Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Racine, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Racine rent stands today

    Racine, WI rent rose 15.3% year over year to a current median of $1,150/month, matching the city's peak. Renters pay $130 more per month than last year, with a 5.0% increase month over month as well.

  • Racine's median rent is 41.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 61 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $982/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month. Larger units reach $2,295/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a wide range of household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Racine

$1,150/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Racine is $1,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Racine

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Racine rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Racine, WI

Average rent prices in Racine have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Racine, WI

Rent prices in Racine vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Racine is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Racine run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$850

8%

27%

1 bedroom

$982

6%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,400

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,295

2%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$982

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Racine, 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 Racine, WI compare to other cities?

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

Racine

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Racine, WI is 26% lower than the median rent in Antioch, IL.

Discover rentals in Racine, WI

1320 Kewaunee St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

1320 Kewaunee St

1320 Kewaunee St, Racine, WI 53404

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

922-924 Elm St. (4 Unit) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

922-924 Elm St. (4 Unit)

922 Elm St, Racine, WI 53403

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Riverview Manor Senior Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Riverview Manor Senior Apartment Homes

1403 W 6th St, Racine, WI 53404

2 beds

1 bath

$939

Apartment for rent

1533-1535 Winslow - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

1533-1535 Winslow

1533 Winslow St, Racine, WI 53404

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Racine, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Racine rental market.

How much is rent in Racine?

The average rent in Racine is $1,150 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Racine?

Average rent prices in Racine have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Racine rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Racine is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Racine?

To comfortably afford rent in Racine, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Racine, Wisconsin one-bedroom apartments averaged around $880 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,100 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's available inventory.

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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