What is the average apartment size in Racine?

The average size for a Racine, WI apartment is 831 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 Racine?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Racine is $1,184 per month, a 3.5% increase from last years average of $1,144.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Racine?

In Racine, studios rent for $836 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,128 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,248 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,463 per month

What is the average apartment size in Racine?

The typical apartment in Racine offers about 831 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Racine?

Studio apartments in Racine average 396 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 711 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 954 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,254 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Racine?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Racine include Georgetown ($1,288/month), Downtown Racine ($1,319/month), and Ridgewood - Kurwick Estates ($1,325/month), all below the citywide average of $1,184.

Racine, WI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Racine ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Racine?

In Racine, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Racine is $1,184, a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,144.

Studio Apartments at $836 offer the most budget-friendly option with 396 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 711 square feet for $1,128, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,248 offer 954 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,254 sq ft) for $1,463, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Racine, WI

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,184	831 sq. ft.
Studio	$836	396 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,128	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,248	954 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,463	1,254 sq. ft.

Racine, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Racine, WI have increased by 3.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,144 to $1,184.

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

The largest share of rentals in Racine, WI (60%) 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 Racine, WI?

12,455 or 40% of the households in Racine, WI are renter-occupied while 18,783 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Racine?

Georgetown $1,288/month

Downtown Racine $1,319/month

Ridgewood - Kurwick Estates $1,325/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,184/month.

Average Rent in Racine, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Ridgewood - Kurwick Estates	$1,325
Downtown Racine	$1,319
Georgetown	$1,288

Racine | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Racine is 2% higher than in Georgetown

$1,319

Downtown Racine rent is 11% higher than Racine average

Average Rent $1,319

$1,288

Georgetown rent is 9% higher than Racine average

Average Rent $1,288

How Racine Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Racine	$1,184
Madison	$1,810
Milwaukee	$1,567
Appleton	$1,271
La Crosse	$1,246
Neenah	$1,267
Brookfield	$1,871
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,582
Onalaska	$1,425
New Berlin	$1,656
Waukegan, IL	$1,372
Wauwatosa	$1,669
West Allis	$1,421
Oak Creek, WI	$1,636
St. Francis, WI	$1,581
Greenfield, WI	$1,394
Kenosha, WI	$1,449
Waukesha, WI	$1,438
Grayslake, IL	$1,497
Gurnee, IL	$1,781

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 Racine 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.