Average Rent in Appleton, WI

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Current Versus Historical Appleton, WI Rents

Appleton rentals average $1,295 for a 2-bedroom rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,345, or roughly $13 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $19,053 (-96.46%) year-over-year from $19,753 to $700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (18.18%) year-over-year from $825 to $975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.66%) year-over-year from $1,253 to $1,245. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $404 (27.02%) year-over-year from $1,496 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (10.53%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $3,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.80% this month.
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Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR N/A $1,245 $1,253 (-0.66%) $1,012 (23.06%)
4+ BR $12.92 $3,500 $3,167 (10.53%) $3,195 (9.55%)

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Frequently Asked Questions - Appleton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Appleton, WI?
The average monthly rental price for Appleton, WI apartments for rent is approximately $1,345. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Appleton, WI rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Appleton, WI.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Appleton, WI?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,295. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Appleton.
How have rent prices in Appleton, WI changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Appleton, WI can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.96%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Appleton, WI?
A reasonable rent price in Appleton, WI is around $1,076/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.