First Avenue Apartments
201-509 E 1st Ave,
Elkhorn, WI 53121
$899 - $1,209
1-3 Beds
Elkhorn
Elkhorn, WI Area Guide
A quiet Wisconsin reprieve with a family-friendly atmosphere
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Situated along Interstate 43 between Milwaukee and Beloit in southeastern Wisconsin, Elkhorn is a sleepy small town with a charming city center and an active community. Residents enjoy access to affordable apartments and amazing schools despite the area’s modest size. Kids and adults alike benefit from a friendly, quiet atmosphere where neighbors know and look out for each other.
There are local taco spots, cafes, and shops centered on Lincoln Street and Wisconsin Street. Outdoor lovers can head south to the trio of lakes — Geneva Lake, Delavan Lake, and Lake Como — to enjoy a day on the water. Commuters will love Elkhorn’s proximity to the interstate, making a drive into the neighboring big cities a breeze.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Elkhorn, WI is $1,039 for one bedroom, and $1,281 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elkhorn has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,039/month
850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elkhorn, WI is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
32
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
37
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Public
Grades PK-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Yerkes Observatory
- East Troy Electric Railroad
- Big Foot Beach State Park
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.