Studio Apartment Rent in Appleton, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Appleton, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,187 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Appleton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Appleton
Compare Appleton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton (this page) | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Appleton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Appleton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha, WI | 6.6 mi | $770 | +$37 (+5%) |
| Neenah, WI | 10.8 mi | $880 | +$147 (+20%) |
| Kaukauna, WI | 10.9 mi | $780 | +$47 (+6%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 20.7 mi | $740 | +$7 (+1%) |
| De Pere, WI | 22.5 mi | $880 | +$147 (+20%) |
| Green Bay, WI | 30.3 mi | $770 | +$37 (+5%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 33.5 mi | $760 | +$27 (+4%) |
| Manitowoc, WI | 47.9 mi | $710 | $-23 (-3%) |
| West Bend, WI | 62.8 mi | $860 | +$127 (+17%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 64.2 mi | $750 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Saukville, WI | 65.9 mi | $810 | +$77 (+11%) |
| Grafton, WI | 72.1 mi | $930 | +$197 (+27%) |
Studio rent in Appleton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Appleton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Appleton, Wisconsin is $733 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,187.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Appleton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,320 ($2,443/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Appleton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Appleton's studio median of $733 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Appleton rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Appleton ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Appleton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Manitowoc ($710).