Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Kenosha, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Kenosha rent stands today

    Kenosha, WI rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters today are paying $41 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 3.4%.

  • Kenosha is 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 78 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Kenosha run around $1,409/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,275/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,398/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,898/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Kenosha

$1,595/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenosha is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenosha

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kenosha rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 3% 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 $1,359, whereas a house costs $1,937. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenosha run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,359.

Listings

Studio

$1,409

No Change

36%

1 bedroom

$1,275

16%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,397

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,897

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,000

27%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,409

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

9%

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$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenosha, WI is 3% lower than the median rent in Antioch, IL.

Discover rentals in Kenosha, WI

6703 25th Ave (Duplex) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

6703 25th Ave (Duplex)

6703 25th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Kenosha Apts. I LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Kenosha Apts. I LLC

1600 60th St, Kenosha, WI 53140

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Colonial 2105 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Colonial 2105

2105 80th St, Kenosha, WI 53143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Allendale Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Allendale Apartments

6516 5th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $1,595 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenosha?

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

How does Kenosha rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenosha is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kenosha?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kenosha are Harbor Side ($1,250/mo), Columbus ($1,325/mo), and Allendale ($1,395/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kenosha?

To comfortably afford rent in Kenosha, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Kenosha with the lowest rents of the year, while February sees peak pricing with rents running about 8.7% higher.

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).

Apartments for rent in Arlington Heights