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Average Rent in Kenosha, WI

What is the average rent in Kenosha, WI?

The average listed apartment rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,920 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 54 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 3, 2026 through November 6, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

4 apartment buildings, 54 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$1,920/mo

median $1,797

market average

Cheapest

$1,215/mo

Wood Creek Apartments

Properties

4

tracked daily

Units

54

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Rent Price Breakdown

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Kenosha, WI Rent Prices

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Kenosha, WI Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,920 per month, based on 54 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,215 at Wood Creek Apartments to $3,500 at Savannah at Pike Creek.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $1,522/mo $1,215/mo 21
2 Bed $1,748/mo $1,330/mo 23
3 Bed $3,152/mo $2,589/mo 10

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Market Context

Who rents in Kenosha, WI, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kenosha, WI averages $1,522/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $1,748/mo. At the local median household income of $68,532, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kenosha, WI at $1,137/mo. The current tracked market average runs 69% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kenosha, WI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$77,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,920/mo.

Comfortable income

$92,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,215/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.

Median household income in Kenosha, WI is $68,532 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Kenosha, WI

Overall prices in Kenosha, WI runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kenosha, WI's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,920
Utilities $394
Groceries $560
Transportation $940
Healthcare $458
Other goods and services $734
Estimated total $5,006/mo

Population

99,147

Median household income

$68,532

Census median rent

$1,137/mo

Census rent burden

29.9%

Median age

36.8

Mean commute

24 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Wisconsin

How Kenosha, WI rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Kenosha, WI 30-Day Change Properties
Madison, WI $2,589 +35% -0.3% 37
Waukesha, WI $1,683 -12% +5% 12
Altoona, WI $1,576 -18% -4% 11
Oshkosh, WI $1,154 -40% -12% 9
Milwaukee, WI $2,565 +34% +11.3% 8
West Allis, WI $1,818 -5% -0.3% 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kenosha, WI?

The average listed apartment rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,920 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 54 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Kenosha, WI?

The median asking rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,797 per month, computed from 54 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,920/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kenosha, WI?

The lowest available rent in Kenosha, WI starts at $1,215 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kenosha, WI?

1-bedroom apartments in Kenosha, WI average $1,522/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,215/mo across 21 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kenosha, WI?

2-bedroom apartments in Kenosha, WI average $1,748/mo. Units start from $1,330/mo across 23 units currently listed.

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