Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Appleton, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Appleton, WI rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Month to month, rents cooled 1.4% after the recent peak in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Appleton sits 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 124 total rentals and a strong apartment inventory share at 77.2%.
Price ranges
Studios in Appleton run around $1,299/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,009/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,249/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $5,254/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of rentals at 44.5%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lawsburg rents fell 43.6% year over year to $1,625/month across 14 rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Appleton
$1,375/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Appleton is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Appleton
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Appleton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Appleton, WI
Average rent prices in Appleton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Appleton, WI
Rent prices in Appleton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Appleton is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,685. 1-bedroom apartments in Appleton run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,160.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 | 22% |  30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,009 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,249 | 12% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $5,253 | 32% | 60% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
City Park Historic District | $1,349 | |
Colony Oaks | $1,450 | |
Downtown Appleton | $1,390 | |
Grand Chute | $1,395 | |
Lawsburg | $1,625 | |
Northwood Park | $1,525 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,225 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,685 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,009
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,253
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
60%
Downtown Appleton
Average rent
$1,390
Grand Chute
Average rent
$1,395
Lawsburg
Average rent
$1,625
City Park Historic District
Average rent
$1,349
Colony Oaks
Average rent
$1,450
Northwood Park
Average rent
$1,525
Apartments
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
7%
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.
How does rent in Appleton, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Appleton and Allouez by all bedroom counts and property types.
Appleton
28%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Appleton, WI is 2% higher than the median rent in Allouez, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,630
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6%$1,465
83%$1,269
7%$1,350
5%$1,195
1%Cost of living in Appleton, WI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | No difference |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 13% lower |
Discover rentals in Appleton, WI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Appleton
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
1d ago
2221 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54911
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
319 E Harris St, Appleton, WI 54911
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Appleton
2 beds
1 bath
$949
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$13,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$8,655
Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$11,189
$8,416
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$8,370
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
115 E Washington St, Appleton, WI 54911
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
181 S Riverheath Way, Appleton, WI 54915
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
118 N Durkee St, Appleton, WI 54911
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,365–$1,535
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,415
$5,981
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$6,310
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,251
$4,037
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
115 E Washington St, Appleton, WI 54911
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
1 bed
1 bath
$1,365–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$11,189
$8,416
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$7,137
$5,515
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,579
$8,174
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Appleton, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Appleton rental market.
How much is rent in Appleton?
The average rent in Appleton is $1,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Appleton?
Average rent prices in Appleton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Appleton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Appleton is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Appleton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton are City Park Historic District ($1,349/mo), Downtown Appleton ($1,390/mo), and Grand Chute ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Appleton?
To comfortably afford rent in Appleton, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Appleton?
February offers the lowest rents in Appleton with roughly 17% savings compared to October's peak pricing. November and December are the least competitive months with lower demand, while April sees the highest competition among renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).