What is the average apartment size in Kenosha?

The average size for a Kenosha, WI apartment is 896 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kenosha?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Kenosha is $1,481 per month, a 3.72% increase from last years average of $1,428.

What is the average apartment size in Kenosha?

The typical apartment in Kenosha offers about 896 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kenosha, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kenosha?

The typical rent budget in Kenosha ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kenosha?

In Kenosha, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kenosha is $1,481, a 3.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,428.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $1,329, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,554 offer 1,016 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,187 sq ft) for $2,088, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kenosha, WI

Last updated: May 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,481	896 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,329	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,554	1,016 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,088	1,187 sq. ft.

Kenosha, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Kenosha, WI have increased by 3.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,428 to $1,481.

What's the typical rent budget in Kenosha, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Kenosha, WI (57%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kenosha, WI?

16,640 or 41% of the households in Kenosha, WI are renter-occupied while 23,693 or 59% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Kenosha, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Kenosha	$1,740
Poerio	$1,098

Kenosha | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Kenosha is 58% higher than in Poerio

$1,740

Downtown Kenosha rent is 17% higher than Kenosha average

Average Rent $1,740

$1,098

Poerio rent is 26% lower than Kenosha average

Average Rent $1,098

How Kenosha Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kenosha	$1,481
Madison	$1,833
Milwaukee	$1,633
Appleton	$1,277
La Crosse	$1,281
Neenah	$1,269
Brookfield	$1,857
Oshkosh	$1,128
Middleton	$1,623
Onalaska	$1,426
New Berlin	$1,664
Waukegan, IL	$1,410
Greenfield, WI	$1,455
Oak Creek, WI	$1,703
St. Francis, WI	$1,607
Racine, WI	$1,205
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,418
Grayslake, IL	$1,621
Gurnee, IL	$1,829
Mundelein, IL	$1,947
South Milwaukee, WI	$1,093

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kenosha apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.