Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Racine, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Racine rent stands today

    Racine, WI rent rose 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the recent peak of $1,150/month from August 2026.

  • Racine sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 59 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Racine rent for $1,293/month, 1-bedrooms for $905/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,130/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,795/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in Racine saw a 34.3% year-over-year rent increase, diverging from the citywide rise of 7.3%. This indicates stronger demand or pricing power for smaller units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Racine

$1,100/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Racine is $1,100 per month as of November 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Racine

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,090, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Racine run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,293

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$905

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,130

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,595

10%

18%

4 bedroom

$1,795

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,293

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$905

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,130

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Racine, WI.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

Condos

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

8%

Houses

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

49%

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$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Racine, WI is 35% lower than the median rent in Antioch, IL.

Discover rentals in Racine, WI

2109 Washington Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
825 Wisconsin Ave - 6 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

825 Wisconsin Ave - 6 Unit

825 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403

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.
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

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.
1540 Park Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1540 Park Ave.

1540 Park Ave, Racine, WI 53403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
607 6th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

607 6th Street - 1

607 6th St #1, Racine, WI 53403

Studio

0 baths

$3,000

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.
JRC - SF Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

JRC - SF Homes

1525 JRC SF Homes, Racine, WI 53403

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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.
3315 Conrad Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Racine

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

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.
330 Main St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

330 Main St.

330 Main St, Racine, WI 53403

Studio

1 bath

$2,065

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.
Belle Harbor offers one, two, and three bedroom lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1 bed

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.
521 9th St #521 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

1 bed

0 baths

$699

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1902 12th St Uppr #1902 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Haven Racine - OLD - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Haven Racine - OLD

3800 Monarch Dr, Racine, WI 53406

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,620

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2400 Northwestern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

2400 Northwestern Ave

2400 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI 53404

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,100

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.
5021 Byrd Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

5021 Byrd Ave.

5021 Byrd Ave, Racine, WI 53406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,150

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.
Belle Harbor offers one, two, and three bedroom lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1 bed

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.
Riverview Manor Senior Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Riverview Manor Senior Apartment Homes

1403 W 6th St, Racine, WI 53404

1 bed

1 bath

$819–$839

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.
825 Wisconsin Ave - 6 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

825 Wisconsin Ave - 6 Unit

825 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403

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.
107 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

107 4th Street

107 4th St, Racine, WI 53403

Studio

1 bath

$1,300

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.
Belle City - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Belle City

3710 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$800–$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.
812 College Ave. - 3 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

812 College Ave. - 3 Unit

812 College Ave, Racine, WI 53403

1 bed

1 bath

$845

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.

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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 $1,100 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Racine?

Average rent prices in Racine have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $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 $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).