Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI from $300 (57 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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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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Martin Apartments
Studio Apartments

Martin Apartments

1426 59th StKenosha, 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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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
Senior Living
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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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Arbor Green
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Green

6001 55th StKenosha, WI 53144

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kenosha, WI

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kenosha, WI area range in price from $700 to $6,545 with an overall median price of $2,889. The three Kenosha neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poerio at $700, Sunnyside South at $775, and Allendale at $775. 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$1,487$70012
Sunnyside South$1,900$77523
Allendale$2,146$77540
St Joes$2,146$77536
Kenosha Central Business District$2,156$77526
Ocean Spray$2,190$9184
Lance$2,200$77530
Southport$2,200$77532
Sunnyside$2,200$77532
Parkside$2,367$70043

Cheapest Available Kenosha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kenosha, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Villa Senior Apartments in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood priced from $734. 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
Prairie Villa Senior Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$734
Harborside CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Maplewood ApartmentsBalcony1BR,1BA$925
Union Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$956
Residences at Library ParkStudio-ConventionalStudio,1BA$995
Kenosha Uptown LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,008
Southcrest ApartmentsSCA 8545-#12 NOVEMBER 2025Studio,1BA$1,050
Shagbark ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenosha area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at Meadowood Apartments in the in the Poerio neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Kenosha apartment is the 2 bedroom second floor "Villa Rosa Section" Model at Villa Rosa Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Poerio 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.
Meadowood Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.35
Villa Rosa Apartments2 bedroom second floor "Villa Rosa Section"2BR,1.5BA$1.43
5802 20th Ave, Unit Upper5802 20th Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
1126 68th St, Unit lower1126 68th St2BR,1BA$1.40
Briarcliff Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.36
Residences at Library ParkStudio-ConventionalStudio ,1BA$1.23
Union Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Prairie Villa Senior Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Harborside CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
6731 Sheridan Rd, Unit Upper Studio6731 Sheridan RdStudio ,1BA$1.29

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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

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    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 $1,100.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenosha?

    The cheapest apartment in Kenosha is Prairie Villa Senior Apartments which is listed at $734, while the average apartment in Kenosha costs $2,889.

    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 184 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 $175 which is $2,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenosha.

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    Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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