Find Your Ideal Space in Downtown Appleton
Downtown Appleton is the perfect place for businesses and investors to thrive. With a welcoming environment, versatile spaces, and convenient access to essential services, it provides the perfect foundation for your business to grow. Our vibrant community, outstanding amenities, and ample parking ensure seamless employee recruitment and retention. Here, your business isn’t just a venture—it becomes a valued part of a community driven by innovation and collaboration. Explore the available properties listed below or request more information to find options tailored to your unique needs through the form at the bottom of the page.
Discover a selection of available properties in Downtown Appleton that could be the perfect home for your business. Below, you’ll find just a glimpse of what’s currently available—these featured spaces represent only a portion of the opportunities waiting for you. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, reach out to us to learn about additional properties or to discuss your specific needs. Let us help you find the perfect fit for your business in our vibrant and thriving Downtown community! If you are interested in having your Downtown property listed, please fill out this form.
218 E College Avenue
Retail | Single tenant | 1,910 SqFt $13/SF/YR Building description Prime downtown location along the highly trafficked College Avenue corridor 1,910 square feet of flexible commercial space Excellent storefront visibility with strong pedestrian traffic
| Retail | |
| 1910 | |
| Lease | |
| $13/SF/YR |
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111 W. College Avenue
First 5 Fox Valley is opening the Family Resource Center in downtown Appleton, meant to be a one stop shop for families as they connect with the support from the community they need. The building has space for local non-profit organizations to co-locate on the 4th floor, providing opportunities to collaborate with other organizations, and to better serve the families accessing support.
| Office | |
| ranges 76-150 | |
| Lease | |
| Ranges $200-$600 a month |
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425 W. Water Street
PROPERTY OVERVIEW Lease Rate is $12.00 – $16.00/SF NNN • Former Paper Discovery Center with stunning historic architecture and unique character • Direct river frontage with walk-out access and patio area on River Level • Expansive windows and tall ceilings provide excellent natural light • Flexible floor plan with open-concept layout options • Ample on-site parking for customers and staff • Incredible views of the Fox River • Located within blocks of Downtown Appleton and adjacent to Fratellos, Ellen Kort Peace Park and Vulcan Heritage Park
| Office | |
| 4050 SF First Floor and 7401 SF River Level | |
| Lease | |
| $12.00 - $16.00/SF NNN |
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115 E. Washington Street
Urbane115 – two micro retail or office spaces available: 769 and 1000 SF. Condition is: shell space Featuring 56 residential units above, steps away from Fox Commons, Appleton Library and Transit Center. Other tenants include: Tomaso’s Pizza, Cloud Nine Beauty and Little Know Art Gallery.
| Retail | |
| 769 SF and 1000 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $20/SF/YR/NNN |
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823-825 W. College Avenue
Join 20 new residential apartments with a large 4th floor outdoor patio in Downtown Appleton. This property has commercial space on the first floor with residential, market-rate apartments on the upper levels, ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms.
| Retail | |
| 2270 sq ft | |
| Lease | |
| $19.00/SF/Year/NNN |
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322 W. College Avenue
Well maintained retail building in the heart of Downtown Appleton, WI. Formerly Pages & Pipes and Doughlicious, this space is 4,000 SF (40’x100′), directly across the street from Hilton Paper Valley Hotel and many other retail, offices, and residential units. Street parking and City ramp along with 3 stalls in back. Front awning will display your business to drivers and walkers.
| Retail | |
| 4,000 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $5,000/month NNN |
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621 W. Lawrence Street
Office Suites for Rent – Prime Appleton Location! Looking for affordable, professional office space in Appleton? We have 5 office suites available at 621 W Lawrence St, perfect for small businesses, startups, or remote professionals! Rent one individual unit or up to 5 units with a total of 891 sq ft! Multiple unit discount. Location Highlights: -Just minutes from downtown Appleton -Close to College Avenue dining, shopping & public transit -Easy access to major roads with onsite parking 5 Available Units: Unit 104 – $275/month Unit 105 – $350/month available 11/1 Unit 106 – $350/month Unit 107 – $350/month Unit 108 – $350/month Included Amenities: -Utilities included -High-speed Wi-Fi -24/7 secure building access -Onsite parking for tenants Call or text 920-609-3053 to schedule your private tour today! Learn more: mbrentalswi.com #OfficeSpaceForRent #AppletonWI #SmallBusinessOffice #MBRentalsWI #AffordableOfficeSpace #AppletonBusiness
| Office | |
| 114-891 sqft | |
| Lease | |
| $275-$400 per month |
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900 W. College Avenue
PROPERTY OVERVIEW- Professional office space located near downtown Appleton on heavily traveled College Ave. Space offers 14 offices, conference room, reception area, break rooms and some open work area. Building can be divided into two separate suites. Pylon and monument signage available. BUILDING DETAILS: Building Size: 9,000 SF: AVAILABLE: 7,200 SF (Divisible) Lease Rate: $15.00/SF Lease Type: NNN
| Office | |
| 7200 sfft can be divided | |
| Lease | |
| $15/SF/NNN |
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211 N. Appleton Street
Excellent location directly across from the Appleton Public Library, offering outstanding visibility in one of downtown Appleton’s most vibrant areas. This space not only provides strong foot traffic and exposure, but also qualifies for recruitment and signage grants—an added bonus to support your business growth.
| Retail | |
| 2000 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $12-14/SF/YR |
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338 W. College Avenue
PROPERTY FACTS LEASE RATE $16.00 SF (Gross) Includes utilities LEASABLE SPACE SUITE 201 +/- 3,000 SF SUITE 202 +/- 2,425 SF SUITE 203 +/- 450 SF SUITE 204 +/- 782 SF SUITE 205 +/- 786 SF SUITE 206 +/- 860 SF FEATURES & AMENITIES •Downtown second floor office space •Open workspaces, private offices, conference rooms and kitchenettes •ADA elevator and restrooms •Direct access to parking garage and skywalk
| Mixed-use | |
| 450 - 3000 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $16 Annual/SF |
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10 W. College Avenue
Fox Commons is a 180,000 sq. ft. mixed-use space that will be the go-to destination for locals and visitors alike. Featuring a carefully curated mix of commercial, health and wellness, retail, food and beverage tenants, Fox Commons will be the center of activity for the Fox Cities. With its convenient location in the heart of downtown and its seamless connection to the North College Avenue neighborhood, Fox Commons will serve as a gateway to the best that Appleton has to offer. Businesses that choose to move into Fox Commons will enjoy unparalleled exposure and foot traffic, as well as access to a vibrant community. With its cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art amenities, Fox Commons is the perfect place for businesses to thrive and grow.
| Retail | |
| 1,552 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $17.00 - $23.00 triple net rent per rentable square foot |
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512 W. College Avenue - Suite D
This is co-op office space for use as: – Professional office users – Retail – General Commercial Common areas: – Restrooms – Breakroom ** HEAT/AC Included ** Internet Included
| Retail | |
| 200 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $550 Gross |
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100 W. Lawrence St
Premier Class A office space with retail or office availability, excellent downtown Appleton location, high visibility along W. College Avenue. The Appleton Center is a five-story Class A office building located in downtown Appleton, across from Houdini Plaza. The building sits just a block off W. College Avenue, with close proximity to an impressive mix of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
| Office | |
| 570-3965 | |
| Lease | |
| $19 / SF / YR |
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233 N. Appleton Street
Retail space available for sale (as commercial condo) or lease. The Historic Cornerstone is being redeveloped from an old Chapel to an urban downtown building with Retail and Residences. Once completed, this adaptive reuse project would have 8 apartments and 2 retail spaces that can also be combined as one.
| Retail | |
| 4500 SF | |
| Both | |
| Available for Lease at $14 p.s.f or for Sale at $595,000 |
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500 W. Franklin Street, Suite B
Office suite with 2 private offices, reception area and space for meeting or storage. This suite is on the main level with windows in each area. The private offices each have a private entry and there is on-site parking. This suite is located on our main level and we will considering dividing it into 3 separate private offices.
| Office | |
| 530 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $1250/month |
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161 S. Riverheath Way
This multi-tenant retail/office center is located on the Fox River steps away from Downtown, just below the College Avenue bridge. There is ample parking with amazing views and walking trails in both directions. Adjacent to the Lawrence University campus.
| Retail | |
| 1,100 SF & 2,700 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $20/SF |
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122 E. College Avenue
Prime Downtown location on 3rd Floor of City Center East. This space overlooks a large rooftop area of City Center and is ideal for an office or restaurant that would like to take advantage of a rooftop patio concept for relaxation, gatherings, dining and entertainment. This space is currently being utilized as an office space. Great potential exists with this space to have large windows overlooking rooftop and high open ceilings. This rooftop unit also allows for the convenient venting of kitchen equipment for restaurant use. This space is unique in all of Appleton and is available immediately. Contact for additional information.
| Office | |
| 5,659 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $22.50/SF Gross |
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122 E. College Avenue
Prime Downtown location on 3rd Floor of City Center East. This space overlooks a large rooftop area of City Center and is ideal for an office or restaurant that would like to take advantage of a rooftop patio concept for relaxation, gatherings, dining and entertainment. This space is currently being utilized as an office space.
| Office | |
| 5659 SF | |
| Purchase | |
| $375,000 |
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330 W. College Avenue
Built in 1994, this 32,314 SF, Class A, three-story building has a professional image and is located in the business/financial district of Downtown Appleton.
| Office | |
| 613 SF & 2,050 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $18/SF Gross |
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103 E. College Avenue
Studio perfect for a yoga studio, art, dance, music, etc. the space is located at the third floor of the building with a few sky lights and it has 1,200 sq ft. There is an elevator and stairs.
| Mixed-use | |
| 1200 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $12,000 |
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400 N. Richmond Street
Rare opportunity to own class A commercial real estate in downtown Appleton. Attractive 8% cap rape. Sale includes 12 commercial condos and off-street parking. Long-term tenants include: Ahava, Transit Mutual, Reach Counseling, The Coop, Diverse and Resilient, Kidspirations Dance School, Drivers Education of Fox Cities, and AboutHealth. HOA handles snow removal and garbage and recycling as well as maintaining the parking lots.
| Retail | |
| 29216 SF | |
| Purchase | |
| $3,100,000 |
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513 W. College Avenue
Unique opportunity for creative office space in downtown Appleton. Abundant natural light, office suites will consist of original hardwood floors, updated elevator, new restrooms and open office layout. Enjoy the amenities and vibrancy of being downtown with parking on-site. Available Suites: 742 SF 1,881 SF 2,248 SF
| Office | |
| 2248 SF | |
| Lease | |
| 18.00 MG |
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318 W. College Avenue
Park Central Mixed Use Development with 62 Bedrooms in 39 Luxury Apartment Units. Located at Park Central in the heart of Downtown Appleton, this 15k ft commercial space boasts premium frontage on College Avenue. 9k ft on street level and 6k in lower level with a grand staircase and dedicated elevator. A large loading area in back with convenient street and alley access. Plenty of parking available in the adjacent parking garages. Live, work and play on the Avenue!
| Retail | |
| 1,136 - 33,940 SF | |
| Lease | |
| $15-$23 |
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Fast Facts
- Vibrant arts and entertainment district with 6 museums and the renowned Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
- Diverse dining and shopping options with over 80 restaurants and unique retail boutiques
- Two upscale hotels with convention facilities, including the 40,000 sqft Fox Cities Exhibition Center
- Growing residential community with 536 newly constructed or upcoming residential units
- Ample parking with 3,895 stalls and bustling daytime traffic on College Ave with over 25,000 vehicles daily
- Thriving downtown population of over 6,700 employees
- Lawrence University’s expanding student population of 1,500, with new student housing fostering connectivity
- Major employers include US Venture World Headquarters, Azco Inc., and local government entities
- Host to 80+ special events annually, drawing over 500,000 visitors for events like Mile of Music, Octoberfest, and more
As a business in Downtown Appleton and a valued member of Appleton Downtown, Inc (ADI), you gain access to a range of exclusive grant programs tailored to support your success.
Testimonials
Moving my business Downtown was one of the easiest decisions I have ever made! Downtown Appleton is a culturally diverse location with a small-town feel. Our new location allowed us to expand our product lines with the larger storefront and our customer base with its prime location.
When it came time to renew our lease in the 222 building, we decided to look for a new permanent location, my only stipulation was it had to be in Downtown Appleton. Our modern space is matched by Downtown amenities including covered parking and countless choices to meet friends and colleagues for coffee, dinner or cocktails. Downtown Appleton continues to raise the bar as the go-to place for entertainment and we are blessed to be a part of it!
Lawrence University is proud to support the incredible work of Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI) and contribute to a vibrant Downtown that makes Appleton ‘One Great Place’ to live, work, learn, and play. Our continued investment in the downtown corridor, coupled with our deepening partnership with ADI, will allow us to better serve and support our students, strengthen our engagement with the Downtown community, and reinforce our commitment to a thriving and flourishing Appleton.
Choosing Downtown Appleton for my business is a heartfelt decision. It’s a vibrant community bursting with life, where local businesses are cherished. With its rich tapestry of entertainment, cuisine, art, and culture, Downtown Appleton offers the perfect backdrop for introducing something new. Supported by Appleton Downtown, Inc. and a lively event calendar, I see it as the ideal home for my dream venture. A place where I thrive among a diverse, vibrant community, spreading joy and being part of something truly special.
The vibrancy of the Downtown community and the array of attractions were driving factors in U.S. Venture's decision to relocate its corporate headquarters to the 222 building. From a thriving business community to the arts, restaurants, and special events, Downtown Appleton offers a unique experience for our team members, which helps differentiate us in a competitive recruitment landscape.