Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Racine, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Racine

$1,107/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Racine is $1,107 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $792 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Racine

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Racine rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Racine run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$850

3%

28%

1 bedroom

$950

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,150

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,350

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,795

9%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

26%

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$1,107
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,610
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Racine, WI is 31% lower than the median rent in Antioch, IL.

Discover rentals in Racine, WI

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

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

922-924 Elm St. (4 Unit)

922 Elm St, Racine, WI 53403

2 beds

1 bath

$895

2109 Washington Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

825 Wisconsin Ave - 6 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

825 Wisconsin Ave - 6 Unit

825 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403

2 beds

1 bath

$945

2229 1/2 Blake Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

2229 Blake Avenue - 2

2229 1/2 Blake Ave #2, Racine, WI 53404

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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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 $1,107 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Racine?

Average rent prices in Racine have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Racine rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Racine is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $792 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Racine, while October sees the highest prices, with rents typically rising about 7.5% between these months.

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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