Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI from $300 (39 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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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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Kenosha, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kenosha, WI

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kenosha, WI area range in price from $553 to $6,545 with an overall median price of $2,712. The three Kenosha neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poerio at $553, Red Arrow at $945, and Sunnyside South at $945. 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$1,575$55312
Red Arrow$2,050$9456
Sunnyside South$2,050$94521
Allendale$2,100$850142
St Joes$2,100$850138
Downtown Kenosha$2,136$850126
Kenosha Central Business District$2,136$850129
Lance$2,260$850140
Ocean Spray$2,260$91822
Prairie Lake$2,351$75626

Cheapest Available Kenosha Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kenosha, WI is a Studio unit found at Orchard Courts in the Poerio neighborhood priced from $800. Cambridge On The Lake in the Poerio neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenosha apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard CourtsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$800
Cambridge On The Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Residences at Library ParkStudioStudio,1BA$855
2002 57th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Maplewood ApartmentsBalcony1BR,1BA$925
Union Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$956
Tanglewood Senior Apartments LLC1A1BR,1BA$1,004
Arbor Green2X1STD2BR,1BA$1,016
Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 60%1BR,1BA$1,099
Celebre PlaceB1BR,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenosha area is the $1.38 price per square foot CC-Jasmi Model at Cobblestone Creek in the in the Strawberry Creek neighborhood starting from $1,770. The second greatest value Kenosha apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Model at Meadowood Apartments starting at $1,375 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.
Cobblestone CreekCC-Jasmi2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Meadowood Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Lakewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Kenosha Uptown LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
2002 57th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Stationside Village ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath B2BR,2BA$1.49
Arbor Green2X1HCP2BR,1BA$1.36
Cambridge On The Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Celebre PlaceB1BR,1BA$1.48
Union Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,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.

Kenosha, WI
Population: 100,164

Ranked #310

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,119.

    What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenosha?

    The cheapest apartment in Kenosha is Cambridge On The Lake which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Kenosha costs $2,712.

    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 235 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 $256 which is $2,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenosha.

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