Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Kenosha, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Kenosha rent stands today

    Kenosha, WI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Month over month, rent cooled 3.0%.

  • Kenosha is 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 84 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Kenosha rent for about $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,098/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,362/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,944/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,870/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Jamestown rents rose 46.0% year over year to $1,675/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend in Kenosha, WI.

Median rent

Median rent in Kenosha

$1,395/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenosha is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenosha

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kenosha rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kenosha, WI

Average rent prices in Kenosha have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kenosha, WI

Rent prices in Kenosha vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kenosha is $1,345, whereas a house costs $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenosha run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,349.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

5%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,097

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,362

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,944

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,870

5%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,944

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,870

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

57%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kenosha, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kenosha, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kenosha and Antioch by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kenosha

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,562
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenosha, WI is 11% lower than the median rent in Antioch, IL.

Discover rentals in Kenosha, WI

908 46th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harbor Side apartment for rent in Kenosha

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available May 25

Oak Apartments in Kenosha - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Oak Apartments in Kenosha

4023 50th St, Kenosha, WI 53144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6527 18th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Lincoln Park apartment for rent in Kenosha

6527 18th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

5103 24th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Washington apartment for rent in Kenosha

2BR/1.0BA

5103 24th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kenosha, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kenosha rental market.

How much is rent in Kenosha?

The average rent in Kenosha is $1,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenosha?

Average rent prices in Kenosha have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Kenosha rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenosha is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kenosha?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kenosha are Poerio ($1,250/mo), Sunnyside ($1,250/mo), and Columbus ($1,325/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kenosha?

To comfortably afford rent in Kenosha, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kenosha?

Kenosha's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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