
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Racine, WI from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Racine.


Gold Medal Lofts

The Parkview Senior Apartments- 55+ Community
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Breakwater 233

Tivoli Green Apartments & Townhomes

Berryville Apartments
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Racine, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Racine?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $652 | $2,065 |
| Racine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $780 | $3,073 |
| Racine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $822 | $3,529 |
| Racine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,075 | $3,784 |
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Racine, WIPopulation: 77,432
Ranked #449
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Racine, WI
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Racine Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Racine?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Racine is under $1,064.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Racine?
The cheapest apartment in Racine is Lincoln Manor which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Racine costs $1,876.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Racine?
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 34 regular apartments in Racine 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 Racine?
Cheap apartments in Racine have an average cost of $218 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Racine.
Expert Rental Resources
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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