Average Rent in Appleton, WI
2 apartment buildings, 24 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,382/mo
median $1,345
market average
Cheapest
$1,088/mo
Towne Lakes Apartments
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
24
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Appleton, WI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Appleton, WI Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Towne Lakes Apartments
4033 Towne Lakes Ave, Grand Chute, WI 54913, USA
Craftsman Village of Appleton
410 W Schindler Pl, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towne Lakes Apartments 4033 Towne Lakes Ave, Grand Chute, WI 54913, USA | $1,088 | $1,390 | $1.68/ft² | 4.5 (518) | 21 |
| 2 | Craftsman Village of Appleton 410 W Schindler Pl, Menasha, WI 54952, USA | $1,213 | $1,326 | $0.99/ft² | 3.8 (59) | 3 |
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Appleton, WI neighborhoods
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Appleton, WI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,382 per month, based on 24 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,088 at Towne Lakes Apartments to $1,648 at Towne Lakes Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110/mo | $1,088/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,336/mo | $1,301/mo | 11 |
| 2 Bed | $1,557/mo | $1,283/mo | 8 |
| 3 Bed | $1,348/mo | $1,213/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Appleton, WI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Appleton, WI averages $1,336/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,557/mo. At the local median household income of $77,450, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Appleton, WI at $957/mo. The current tracked market average runs 44% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Appleton, WI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Appleton, WI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,382/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,088/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Appleton, WI is $77,450 , about 17% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Appleton, WI
Overall prices in Appleton, WI runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Appleton, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,382 |
| Utilities | $351 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $837 |
| Healthcare | $408 |
| Other goods and services | $653 |
| Estimated total | $4,138/mo |
Population
74,873
Median household income
$77,450
Census median rent
$957/mo
Census rent burden
24.5%
Median age
36.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Wisconsin
How Appleton, WI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Appleton, WI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $2,173 | +57% | +4.7% | 27 |
| Waukesha, WI | $1,682 | +22% | +1.7% | 16 |
| Altoona, WI | $1,520 | +10% | +0.9% | 9 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $2,185 | +58% | -1.8% | 9 |
| West Allis, WI | $1,857 | +34% | +2.7% | 7 |
| Kenosha, WI | $1,639 | +19% | -7.8% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?
The average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,382 per month, based on 24 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Appleton, WI?
The median asking rent in Appleton, WI is $1,345 per month, computed from 24 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,382/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Appleton, WI?
The lowest available rent in Appleton, WI starts at $1,088 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Appleton, WI?
1-bedroom apartments in Appleton, WI average $1,336/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,301/mo across 11 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Appleton, WI?
2-bedroom apartments in Appleton, WI average $1,557/mo. Units start from $1,283/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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