Property Management Companies in Appleton, WI

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3managers listed
4.0★average Google rating
$1,185typical rent · +8.0% in a year
32.9%of homes rented
$231,400median home value

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3 property managers in Appleton

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  • Spark Development

    100+ Google reviews4.5★ from 149 Google reviews; newest reviews average 4.2★. Score = rating adjusted for review count. Read all reviews on Google

    1950 S Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54914

    4.5 (149 Google reviews)Recently reviewed

    Spark Development is a real estate development and property management company in Appleton that builds and manages apartment and commercial properties in Northeast Wisconsin, with screening, leasing, maintenance and rent collection.

    In their words: “We handle every aspect of property management, from tenant screening and lease administration to maintenance and rent collection.”

  • Fraser Properties

    512 W College Ave Ste C, Appleton, WI 54911

    No Google reviews yet

    Fraser Properties, based in Appleton, offers residential and commercial rentals, indoor and outdoor storage and property management in the Fox Valley, along with renovation, remediation and landscaping services.

  • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Property Management

    🏅 20+ years in business

    2830 E John St, Appleton, WI 54915

    3.4 (10 Google reviews)

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Property Management, started in 2005 and affiliated with Coldwell Banker since 2017, manages rental properties in Appleton and the Fox Valley, with marketing, screening, rent collection, inspections, maintenance and reporting.

    In their words: “We conduct extensive screening on all tenants and handle every aspect of getting your investment leased as efficiently as possible.”

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Appleton rental market

Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Appleton market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.

Rent pulse

Typical asking rent$1,185a month in Appleton
1-year change+8.0%county +7.6%
vs county−$39county typical $1,224

Rents in Appleton are $39 below the Outagamie County typical.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

12-month momentum

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months: +$88 in all since Oct 2025.

Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rent over time

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300202420252026
AppletonOutagamie County

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

City premium over county

Now
−$39
1 year ago
−$41

Appleton's typical asking rent is $39 (3.2%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Best months to list

Rents here usually rise most in February, April and November, so those are good months to list your rental.

  1. Jan+0.31%
  2. Feb+0.81%
  3. Mar+0.75%
  4. Apr+1.23%
  5. May+0.61%
  6. Jun+0.36%
  7. Jul+0.45%
  8. Aug−0.02%
  9. Sep+0.64%
  10. Oct−0.12%
  11. Nov+0.81%
  12. Dec+0.35%

Average change from the month before, 4 years of data.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rental income growth calculator

In 1 year at 8.02% (last year's local growth)–

Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.

Rent in nearby cities

CityTypical rent1 yearManagers
Appleton$1,185+8.0%3
Neenah$1,175+3.5%3
De Pere$1,4034
Oshkosh$1,243+4.4%4
Green Bay$1,088+5.0%10
Sheboygan$1,2634
Stevens Point$1,393+0.7%3

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.

More local facts for owners

Renters and vacancy

32.9%of homes in Appleton are rented (10,224 households)
Rental vacancy rate
2.3%
County vacancy rate
2%
Median rent paid
$1,030
Median home value
$231,400

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.

HUD Fair Market Rents

Studio$918
1 bedroom$986
2 bedrooms$1,256
3 bedrooms$1,739
4 bedrooms$1,952

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Appleton, WI MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.

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Property management in Appleton

Compare the 3 property management companies in Appleton, Outagamie County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in De Pere and Neenah, are listed below the local companies.

Zillow's typical asking rent in Appleton is $1,185 (September 2026); +8.0% over the past year. About 32.9% of homes in Appleton are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.3% (Census, 2020-2024).

Appleton property management FAQ

How many property management companies are in Appleton?

We list 3 property management companies in Appleton, WI.

What is the typical rent in Appleton?

Zillow's typical asking rent in Appleton was $1,185 a month in September 2026, +8.0% on a year earlier.

When is the best time to list a rental in Appleton?

Over the 4 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, April and November. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.

How much do property managers charge in Appleton?

Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.

How do you rank the companies?

The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.

Is it free to request quotes?

Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.

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