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Rental Market Trends in Kenosha, WI

What is the average rent in Kenosha, WI?

$1,330/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,330 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Kenosha more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kenosha, you can expect to pay about $1,135 per month for a studio, $1,330 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,511 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,068 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,135/month
506 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,330/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,511/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,068/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,963/month
880 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kenosha, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $46 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Kenosha, WI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kenosha, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kenosha?

Based on current rent prices, Gateway, Parkside and Downtown Kenosha are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kenosha.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,198/month
694 Sq Ft
Parkside
$1,247/month
595 Sq Ft
Downtown Kenosha
$1,989/month
879 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kenosha?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kenosha, Parkside and Gateway are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kenosha.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kenosha
$1,989/month
879 Sq Ft
Parkside
$1,247/month
595 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,198/month
694 Sq Ft

Which Kenosha neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kenosha with the most apartments available are Downtown Kenosha, Parkside and Gateway .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kenosha
$1,989/month
879 Sq Ft
Parkside
$1,247/month
595 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,198/month
694 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kenosha, WI?

Because the average rent in Kenosha is $1,330, you’ll want to make about $4,433 per month or $53,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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How does Kenosha, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Kenosha, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Gateway

Kenosha, WI

Downtown Kenosha

Kenosha, WI

Studio
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$1,165/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,633/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,708/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,802/month
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3100 Market Ln,
Kenosha, WI 53144

$1,408 - $3,415

Studio - 3 Beds

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LEO at Bristol - Single Family Rental Homes

7887 132nd Ave,
Bristol, WI 53104

$1,699 - $3,215

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Savannah at Pike Creek

1700 64th Ave,
Kenosha, WI 53144

$1,775 - $3,080

1-3 Beds

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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