Rappestad is a locality in Linköping Municipality, in Östergötland County, Sweden. Rappestad lies at 89 m above sea level. It has 281 inhabitants (2023). The nearest city is Linköping, 12.0 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Linköping Cathedral (11.6 km), Östergötland Museum (11.6 km) and Vadstena Castle (32 km). Among the natural features are Flistads brunn (8.9 km).