Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Racine, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Racine rent stands today

    Racine, WI rent rose 10.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,115/month. Renters are paying $128 more per month than last year, and month-to-month rent is unchanged.

  • Racine is 42.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city has 74 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Racine run around $850/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,140/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,795/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments, which make up nearly 80% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,100/month, while houses have a median rent of $1,650/month. Apartments dominate the rental market, with houses commanding higher rents in Racine.

Median rent

Median rent in Racine

$1,115/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Racine is $1,115 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $810 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Racine

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 10% 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 $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Racine run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,140.

Listings

Studio

$850

6%

23%

1 bedroom

$950

3%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,140

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,397

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,795

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,140

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$1,115
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Racine, WI is 30% lower than the median rent in Antioch, IL.

Discover rentals in Racine, WI

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

3d 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

604 9th St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Racine

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

816 Hamilton Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

816 Hamilton Street

816 Hamilton St, Racine, WI 53404

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

2005 Washington Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

2005 Washington Ave.

2005 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53403

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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 $1,115 per month as of August 8, 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 10% 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 $810 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 $45,000/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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