Pleasant Prairie

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Pleasant Prairie, WI Area Guide

Tranquil village on the shores of Lake Michigan

Lakefront Scenic Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale

Located between Kenosha and the Illinois state line, Pleasant Prairie is a peaceful suburban village nestled alongside Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Pleasant Prairie’s tranquil atmosphere is complemented by its many opportunities for exciting outdoor recreation.

Pleasant Prairie is home to the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, the largest municipal recreation facility in the country, containing a broad range of parks, fields, and facilities. The RecPlex also hosts a variety of camps, outdoor events, and triathlons for the community to enjoy. Residents also have access to Big Oaks Golf Course, Kenosha Sand Dunes, and nearby Anderson Park.

Shopping options abound at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, which is home to more than 90 major retailers offering exceptional discounts every day. Pleasant Prairie also contains Jelly Belly Center, featuring interactive exhibits and games celebrating the most famous jelly beans. Pleasant Prairie sits within easy driving distance of Milwaukee and Chicago, placing residents within close reach of countless metropolitan amenities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pleasant Prairie, WI is $1,537 for a studio, $1,711 for one bedroom, $2,008 for two bedrooms, and $2,571 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasant Prairie has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,711/month
830 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pleasant Prairie, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

19 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 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.

Schools

Prairie Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Whittier Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Pleasant Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lakeview Technology Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 February 2026.