What is the average apartment size in Appleton?

The average size for a Appleton, WI apartment is 1,031 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Appleton?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Appleton is $1,289 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Appleton?

The typical apartment in Appleton offers about 1,031 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Appleton, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Appleton?

The typical rent budget in Appleton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 75% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Appleton?

In Appleton, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Appleton is $1,289, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 821 square feet for $1,085, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,301 offer 1,092 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,427 sq ft) for $1,707, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Appleton, WI

Last updated: April 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,289	1,031 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,085	821 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,301	1,092 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,707	1,427 sq. ft.

Appleton, WI rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Appleton, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Appleton, WI (75%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Appleton, WI?

10,288 or 33% of the households in Appleton, WI are renter-occupied while 20,572 or 67% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton?

Little Chute $1,102/month

Kaukauna $1,265/month

Kimberly $1,721/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,289/month.

Average Rent in Appleton, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Kimberly	$1,721
Kaukauna	$1,265
Little Chute	$1,102

Appleton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Kaukauna is 27% lower than in Kimberly

$1,265

Kaukauna rent is 2% lower than Appleton average

Average Rent $1,265

$1,721

Kimberly rent is 34% higher than Appleton average

Average Rent $1,721

How Appleton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Appleton	$1,289
Madison	$1,814
Milwaukee	$1,573
La Crosse	$1,256
Neenah	$1,271
Brookfield	$1,837
Oshkosh	$1,153
Middleton	$1,616
Onalaska	$1,410
New Berlin	$1,629
Wauwatosa	$1,687
Kaukauna, WI	$1,265
Little Chute, WI	$1,102
Menasha, WI	$1,265
Waupaca, WI	$1,271
Kimberly, WI	$1,721

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Appleton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.