Average Rent in Appleton, WI and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Appleton, WI

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Appleton, WI is $1,397. This is -29% lower than the national average.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,397

14%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

107

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Appleton, WI is $1,397. This is -29% lower than the national average.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

57%

24%

10%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

66%

34%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Appleton, WI
The monthly rent for an apartment in Appleton, WI is $1,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Appleton, WI costs about $1,075 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,199. Houses for rent in Appleton, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,674.


1 bedroom	$1,075	3%	2%
2 bedroom	$1,214	1%	16%
3 bedroom	$1,800	2%	50%
4 bedroom	$3,497	No Change	57%
Studio	$1,299	5%	5%

		Comparables
City Park Historic District	$1,098
Colony Oaks	$1,000
Downtown Appleton	$1,475
Grand Chute	$1,495
Lawsburg	$1,165
Northwood Park	$1,100


Apartments	$1,295	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,599	19%	No Change
Houses	$1,674	3%	No Change
Rooms	$877	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,214

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,497

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

57%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Appleton, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Appleton, WI to other cities

Median rent prices in Appleton, WI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Allouez, WI.

Appleton

Median rent price$1,397

29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295

34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Appleton, WI is 8% higher than the median rent in Allouez, WI.

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Cost of living in
Appleton, WI

The overall cost of living in Appleton, WI is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.