What is the average apartment size in Appleton?

The average size for a Appleton, WI apartment is 1,024 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Appleton is $1,253 per month, a N/A from last year’s average of .

What is the average apartment size in Appleton?

The typical apartment in Appleton offers about 1,024 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 69% 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: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Appleton is $1,253, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 824 square feet for $1,087, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,273 offer 1,090 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,439 sq ft) for $1,627, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Appleton, WI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,253	1,024 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,087	824 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,273	1,090 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,627	1,439 sq. ft.

Appleton, WI rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Appleton, WI (69%) 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.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton?

Little Chute $1,099/month

Kaukauna $1,235/month

Kimberly $1,617/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,253/month.

Average Rent in Appleton, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Kimberly	$1,617
Kaukauna	$1,235
Little Chute	$1,099

Appleton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Kaukauna is 24% lower than in Kimberly

$1,235

Kaukauna rent is 1% lower than Appleton average

Average Rent $1,235

$1,617

Kimberly rent is 29% higher than Appleton average

Average Rent $1,617

How Appleton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Appleton	$1,253
Madison	$1,784
Milwaukee	$1,575
La Crosse	$1,250
Brookfield	$1,880
Neenah	$1,252
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,575
Onalaska	$1,418
Kaukauna, WI	$1,235
Menasha, WI	$1,252
Little Chute, WI	$1,099
Kimberly, WI	$1,617
Waupaca, WI	$1,225

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.