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Average Rent in Kenosha, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Kenosha, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,025/mo
▲ +9.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Kenosha, WI
Compare average rent across Kenosha, WI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha 53140 | $2,250 | $2,000 | 1 | 2 |
| Kenosha 53144 | $1,671 | $800 | 4 | 15 |
| Kenosha 53142 | $1,130 | $1,100 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kenosha, WI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Kenosha, WI is $1,025 per month across 1 apartment community and 3 available units. Rents have increased $99 (9.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is KHI Real Estate Kenosha DBA Land Quest Realty LLC starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,025/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $1,225 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Kenosha, WI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kenosha, WI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kenosha, WI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHI Real Estate Kenosha DBA Land Quest Realty LLC | $800/mo | $1,025/mo | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kenosha, WI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$41,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,025/mo.
Comfortable income
$49,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Kenosha, WI is $68,532 , about 39% above 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) | $1,025 |
| Utilities | $394 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $940 |
| Healthcare | $458 |
| Other goods and services | $734 |
| Estimated total | $4,111/mo |
Population
99,147
Median household income
$68,532
Census median rent
$1,137/mo
Rent as % of income
29.9%
Median age
36.8
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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