Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Appleton, WI

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Appleton, WI is $1,350. This is -29%, or $551, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

125

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Appleton, WI is $1,350. This is -29%, or $551, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
57%
26%
8%
6%
$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 price trends in
Appleton, WI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Appleton, WI have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Appleton, WI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Appleton, WI is $1,249. A 1-bedroom apartment in Appleton, WI costs about $1,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,229. Houses for rent in Appleton, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,772.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,097

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,249

1%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,895

2%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,570

5%

46%

Studio

$1,310

30%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,570

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

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$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Appleton, WI is 10% lower 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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

16% higher

Housing

5% higher

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

28% lower

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Discover rentals in Appleton, WI

Rustic Woods Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Rustic Woods Townhomes

1912 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915

2 beds

1 bath

$879

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1316 N Morrison St Uppr #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1316 N Morrison St Uppr #UPPER, Appleton, WI 54911

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Available Feb 18

2522 Carleton Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Appleton

2 beds

1 bath

$930

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Available Mar 6

Kamps Ave Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Kamps Ave Apartments

1415 W Kamps Ave, Appleton, WI 54914

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

727 W Harris St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Appleton

2 beds

1 bath

$949

Condo for rent

Available Apr 21

1204 S Jefferson St. - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

1204 S Jefferson St.

1204 S Jefferson St, Appleton, WI 54915

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1727 Silvercrest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

1727 Silvercrest Dr

1727 Silvercrest Dr, Appleton, WI 54911

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1231 W. College Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

1231 W. College Avenue

1231 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent