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Kenosha, WI

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A relaxing and tranquil Midwestern city on Lake Michigan.

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Living in Kenosha combines lakefront beauty with city amenities. Located along Lake Michigan's southwestern shore, this Wisconsin city offers housing options from downtown apartments in historic buildings to newer communities in established neighborhoods. The waterfront area features HarborPark, where residents enjoy walking paths, museums, and the heritage streetcar system. The city maintains 74 public parks, including Petrifying Springs Park with its hiking trails and seasonal Biergarten. History and culture enthusiasts can explore four museums with Smithsonian affiliations. The rental market remains steady with average one-bedroom apartments at $1,210, showing a 0.6% increase over the past year, while two-bedroom units average $1,426.

Kenosha's location offers easy access to both Milwaukee and Chicago via the Metra commuter rail line, making it an excellent choice for commuters. Downtown Kenosha continues to grow, anchored by local establishments like Frank's Diner, a historic restaurant featured on national television. The community comes together at events like the weekly HarborMarket, which offers local produce and artisanal goods, and numerous lakefront festivals during summer months. The city is home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Carthage College, and Gateway Technical College.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,137 for a studio, $1,289 for one bedroom, $1,459 for two bedrooms, and $1,980 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenosha has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,289/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,377/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,731/month
918 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Kenosha, WI

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

457 Students

Paris Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

261 Students

Charles Nash Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

544 Students

Frank Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

326 Students

Stocker Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

311 Students

Paris Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

261 Students

Mahone Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

933 Students

Lance Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

788 Students

Washington Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

413 Students

Bullen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

693 Students

Tremper High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,540 Students

Bradford High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,389 Students

Reuther Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

354 Students

Indian Trail High School And Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

1,980 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dinosaur Discovery Museum
  • Hawthorne Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
  • Pringle Nature Center
  • Chiwaukee Prairie
  • Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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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 November 2025.