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Average Rent in Appleton, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Appleton, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,336/mo
Lowest Available
$1,301/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Appleton, WI
8 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Appleton, WI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $29/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 6, Erin | $1,668 | $1,616 | $52 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 11, Frances | $1,371 | $1,326 | $45 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 12, Frances | $1,361 | $1,318 | $43 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 7, Frances | $1,331 | $1,311 | $20 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 8, Frances | $1,321 | $1,301 | $20 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 9, Frances | $1,396 | $1,376 | $20 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 1, Daniel | $1,154 | $1,138 | $16 |
| Towne Lakes Apartments | Unit 2, Daniel | $1,119 | $1,103 | $16 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Appleton, WI
Compare average rent across Appleton, WI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Chute 54913 | $1,390 | ▼ $36 | $1,088 | 1 | 21 |
| Menasha 54952 | $1,326 | ▲ $103 | $1,213 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Appleton, WI?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,336 per month across 1 apartment community and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is Towne Lakes Apartments starting at $1,301/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,336/mo.
Prices range from $1,301 to $1,376 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Appleton, WI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Appleton, WI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Lakes Apartments | $1,301/mo | $1,336/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Appleton, WI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,336/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,301/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Appleton, WI is $77,450 , about 21% 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) | $1,336 |
| Utilities | $351 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $837 |
| Healthcare | $408 |
| Other goods and services | $653 |
| Estimated total | $4,092/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.
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