Rent by ZIP code in Appleton
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54914 | Outagamie County | $1,228 | +2% |
| 54915 | Outagamie County | $1,208 | 0% |
| 54911 | Outagamie County | $1,135 | -6% |
Rent by bedroom count in Appleton
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Outagamie County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $918 | +7.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $986 | +2.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,256 | +1.6% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,739 | +2.2% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,952 | +9.9% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Appleton?
Typical rent across Outagamie County is $1,224 as of September 2026. That is up 7.5% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Outagamie County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,028 | |
| 2023 | $1,074 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $1,130 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | $1,157 | +2.4% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,224 | +5.8% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Appleton rent questions
- What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?
- Typical asking rent in Appleton is $1,208 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,135 to $1,228.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Appleton?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Outagamie County is $1,256 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $986 and a three bedroom is $1,739. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Appleton?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Outagamie County is $1,224 as of September 2026, up 7.5% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Appleton?
- ZIP 54911 has the lowest typical asking rent in Appleton at $1,135 a month, compared with $1,208 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Appleton?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Appleton rent of $1,208, that is about $3,624 a month, or $43,488 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Appleton sits in the Appleton, WI metro area.