Rent in Appleton, WI
Across Appleton's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,151 a month, with figures from $987–$1,275. The highest typical rent is in 54913 ($1,275) and the lowest in 54914 ($987). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Outagamie County pay about 1.37% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $918 | $640–$918 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $911 | $772–$1,073 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,151 | $987–$1,275 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,381 | $1,120–$1,739 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,848 | $1,667–$1,952 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Appleton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Appleton, WI?
- About $1,151 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $987–$1,275. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Appleton, WI?
- About $911 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $772–$1,073. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Appleton, WI?
- About $1,381 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,120–$1,739. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Appleton, WI?
- About $918 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $640–$918. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Appleton, WI?
- About $1,848 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,667–$1,952. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Appleton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 54913 has the highest typical rent at $1,275 a month, and 54914 the lowest at $987.
- What is the property tax rate in Appleton, WI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Outagamie County pay a typical 1.37% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Appleton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).