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$1,190 - $1,195

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3305 Sunset Ave

WaukeganIL60087

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property at 7736 29th Ave

$1,497

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

7736 29th Ave

KenoshaWI53143

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Kenosha, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kenosha, WI

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kenosha, WI area range in price from $553 to $6,545 with an overall median price of $2,740. 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$1,432$55313
Red Arrow$2,050$9454
Sunnyside South$2,050$94517
Downtown Kenosha$2,136$900118
Kenosha Central Business District$2,136$900122
Lance$2,285$900138
Southport$2,375$900124
Sunnyside$2,375$900124
Ocean Spray$2,400$91821
Prairie Lake$2,429$75632

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. 2002 57th St. (8 Unit) in the Sunnyside South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenosha apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard CourtsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$800
2002 57th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Celebre PlaceE1BR,1BA$924
Tanglewood Senior Apartments LLC1A1BR,1BA$1,004
Arbor Green2X1STD2BR,1BA$1,016

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenosha area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Residences at Library Park in the in the Sunnyside South neighborhood starting from $1,098. The second greatest value Kenosha apartment is the Two Bedroom Upper End Model at Courtyard Junction Apartments starting at $1,610 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Strawberry Creek 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.
Residences at Library Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Courtyard Junction ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Upper End2BR,2BA$1.35
Westchester ApartmentsMendota2BR,2BA$1.49
Union Court Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.95
Meadowood Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Lakewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Kenosha Uptown LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
2002 57th St. (8 Unit)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Arbor Green2X1HCP2BR,1BA$1.36
Celebre PlaceB1BR,1BA$1.48

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Kenosha, WI
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Kenosha

    What type of rentals are currently available in Kenosha?

    There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Kenosha, WI with pricing that ranges from $553 to $6,545. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kenosha ranging from $800 to $4,950.

    What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kenosha?

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kenosha ranges from $800 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,864.

    How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kenosha?

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kenosha range from $1,100 to $6,545, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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