
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI from $400 (95 Rentals)
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Southwood Apartments

Marquette Highlands Apartments

Forestview Ct. Apartments

608 W 6th St

Fourth Street Apartments

214-216 E College Ave

902 W Winnebago St

Applegate Apartments

Evergreen Estates

Crystal Springs

French Garden Estates

120 E Spring St

Bridgewater Trails

Silver Springs Apartments

McCarthy Creek

Windgate Terrace

Meadowbreeze Crossing

Prairiewater Place

Willow Creek

313 E Murray Ave

Sunrise Park Apartments

Springdale Apartments

1734-1736 E Amelia St

3115 W Glenpark Dr, Unit 3

W2647 Barney Ct, Unit 3

402 S Memorial Dr, Unit 4 Upper Back

Northbrook Crossing
Appleton, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Appleton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Appleton Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $849 | $1,411 |
Cheap Appleton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $625 | $4,370 |
Cheap Appleton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $600 | $5,570 |
Cheap Appleton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,049 | $7,740 |
Cheap Appleton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,673 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI
Pricing Updated: 04/04/2025Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $600 to $10,930 with an overall median price of $4,583. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Apple Creek Estates at $651, South Appleton at $899, and Colony Oaks at $799. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Appleton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Apple Creek Estates | $1,725 | $651 | 43 |
South Appleton | $1,950 | $899 | 29 |
Colony Oaks | $5,220 | $799 | 43 |
City Park Historic District | $5,310 | $600 | 59 |
Grand Chute | $5,310 | $755 | 22 |
Lawsburg | $5,310 | $600 | 53 |
Northwood Park | $5,445 | $600 | 35 |
Downtown Appleton | $5,490 | $600 | 68 |
Outer Appleton | $5,490 | $600 | 161 |
Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Wilson Heights in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood priced from $625. Marquette Highlands Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wilson Heights | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Marquette Highlands Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Forestview Ct. Apartments | 1bd upper | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Village Park Apartments-Appleton | VP 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Aspen Ridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Lynndale Apartments | 3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Crescent Lofts | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
EVERGREEN PLACE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Skyview Apartments | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $1.06 price per square foot Trumpeter Model at Windgate Terrace in the in the Apple Creek Estates neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the A, Pershing: 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Chateau Townhomes starting at $1,349 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Appleton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windgate Terrace | Trumpeter | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Chateau Townhomes | A, Pershing: 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Sunrise Park Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Northbrook Crossing | Condo Style-Lower Private Ent | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Silver Springs Apartments | 2 Bed - 1100-1200 Sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Crystal Springs | 2BD,FP,ON upper | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Elm Grove | 2 Bed - 1130-1165 Sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
904 E Airport Rd, Unit 6 | 904 E Airport Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Marquette Highlands Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Wilson Heights | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Appleton Overview
Located southwest of Green Bay and considered one of the 'Fox cities' due to its close proximity to the fabled Fox River, Appleton apartments are a great way to get to know the proud state of Wisconsin. A hub of both industry and artistic pursuit, Appleton offers some of the best in midwest living to be found.
Why live in Appleton, WI?
With a number of national employers calling Appleton home, including Miller Electric and Thrivent Financial, this charming city is a great place to raise a family. Students flock to the local college, giving the entire downtown scene a crack of youthful energy, and the scenic natural beauty of Wisconsin is in full display for Appleton apartment residents for much of the year.
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Ranked #36
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Appleton, WI
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Appleton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Appleton?
The cheapest apartment in Appleton is Wilson Heights which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Appleton costs $4,583.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Appleton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Appleton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Appleton?
Cheap apartments in Appleton have an average cost of $176 which is $4,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Appleton.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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