Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI from $300 (44 Rentals)

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Glenwood Senior Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Senior Apartments

1920 27th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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Westmore Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westmore Apartments

5510 58th AveKenosha, WI 53144
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Prestige Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prestige Apartments

1600 60th StKenosha, WI 53140
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5112-5116 Pershing Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5112-5116 Pershing Blvd

5112-5116 Pershing BlvdKenosha, WI 53144
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Martin Apartments
Studio Apartments

Martin Apartments

1426 59th StKenosha, WI 53140
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Petretti Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petretti Apartments

1830 22nd AveKenosha, WI 53140
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Petretti Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Petretti Apartments

1711 Birch RdKenosha, WI 53140
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1510-1530 15th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1510-1530 15th Ave

1510-1530 15th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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Harborside Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harborside Commons

716 51st PlKenosha, WI 53140
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Cranberry Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cranberry Apartments

7919 60th AveKenosha, WI 53142
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Petretti Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Petretti Apartments

1623 15th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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Kenosha Rental
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenosha Rental

5117 40th AveKenosha, WI 53144
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1730 15th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1730 15th Ave

1730 15th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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5009 58th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5009 58th St

5009 58th StKenosha, WI 53144
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Virginia Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Towers

5710 4th AveKenosha, WI 53140
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

3515 30th AveKenosha, WI 53144
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Sagewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sagewood Apartments

7601-7609 N 70th AveKenosha, WI 53142
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kenosha, WI

Pricing Updated: 12/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kenosha, WI area range in price from $734 to $6,545 with an overall median price of $2,851. The three Kenosha neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poerio at $800, Sunnyside South at $800, and Red Arrow at $865. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kenosha Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Poerio$1,469$80023
Sunnyside South$1,800$80039
Red Arrow$2,100$8659
Allendale$2,146$80057
Southport$2,146$80047
St Joes$2,146$80054
Sunnyside$2,146$80046
Kenosha Central Business District$2,156$80039
Lance$2,307$80057
Ocean Spray$2,317$90020

Cheapest Available Kenosha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kenosha, WI is a Studio unit found at Residences at Library Park in the Sunnyside South neighborhood priced from $480. Harborside Commons in the Uptown Kenosha neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenosha apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Library ParkStudioStudio,1BA$480
Harborside CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
The Vista At Creekside1X11BR,1BA$918
Celebre PlaceC21BR,1BA$924
Maplewood ApartmentsBalcony1BR,1BA$925
Shagbark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Union Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$956
Tanglewood Senior Apartments LLC1A1BR,1BA$979
Kenosha Uptown LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,008
Southcrest ApartmentsSCA 8545-#12 DEC 2025 $500 OFF 1st MONTHStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenosha area is the $1.44 price per square foot luxor Model at Regal Pointe Apartments in the in the Leona's Rolling Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Kenosha apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Lakeview Village Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Endee neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenosha apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regal Pointe Apartmentsluxor2BR,2BA$1.44
Lakeview Village Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.35
Villa Rosa Apartments2 bedroom first floor "Villa Rosa Section"2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Residences at Library Park1 Bedroom 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
5432 25th Ave, Unit Upper5432 25th Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
Southcrest ApartmentsPTA 3019-#26 MID JAN $500 1ST MONTHS RENT2BR,1BA$1.17
Briarcliff Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.36
Union Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Harborside CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Celebre PlaceG1BR,1BA$1.49

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Kenosha Overview

Situated along the gorgeous banks of Lake Michigan. Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in the grand state of Wisconsin. Home to an exciting array of amenities and things to do, this enticing slice of midwestern real estate is an excellent place to connect with.

Why live in Kenosha, WI?

Boasting a bevvy of hot spots such as museums, nightclubs and eateries, this one-the-move Wisconsin city is a great option for anyone eager to connect with a new home in the dynamic Mid-West. With nearby schools that consistently earn high marks, waterfront scenery that is hard to beat, and much in the realm of historic landmarks, Kenosha apartments are truly some of the best Wisconsin living has to offer.

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Getting Around Kenosha, WI

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Kenosha, WI Area Reviews

    Pissamai4+ years in Kenosha

    February 25, 2025

    I don’t know how long to living in Kenosha in town my first time to decide to move to Kenosha I hope looking like quiet that the way I like it

    Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenosha Apartments

    What is a cheap apartment in Kenosha?

    A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenosha is under $1,050.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenosha?

    The cheapest apartment in Kenosha is Harborside Commons which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in Kenosha costs $2,851.

    What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenosha?

    Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 275 regular apartments in Kenosha that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

    How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kenosha?

    Cheap apartments in Kenosha have an average cost of $197 which is $2,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenosha.

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