Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Racine Neighborhood of Racine, WI from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Wilmanor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmanor Apartments

255 N Memorial DrRacine, WI 53404
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1 Bedroom Apartments

RIVERVIEW MANOR

1403 W 6th StRacine, WI 53404
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Downtown Racine, Racine, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Racine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Racine area of Racine, WI is a Studio unit found at The Maples priced from $645. 2200 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53405 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Racine apartments for rent in Racine, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MaplesA3Studio,1BA$645
2200 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53405StudioStudio,1BA$800
Mitchell Wagon Lofts2 Bed/1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$822
Park Lane ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Windpoint ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Racine, WI

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Racine area is the $0.85 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Affordable Model at Mitchell Wagon Lofts in the in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Downtown Racine apartment is the 2b1b Affordable Model at Arcade Apartments starting at $1,211 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Racine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mitchell Wagon Lofts1 Bedroom Affordable1BR,1BA$0.85
Arcade Apartments2b1b Affordable2BR,1BA$1.18
Lake Oaks Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.34
Park Lane ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
The Concord Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.58
The WilliamsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74
Windpoint ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.57
The AvenuesStudio1BR,1BA$2.20
2200 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53405StudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
The MaplesA3Studio ,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Racine, Racine, WI

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Racine, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Racine. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Racine Neighborhood in Racine, WI

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Racine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Racine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Racine is under $1,242.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Racine?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Racine is The Maples which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Racine costs $1,860.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 7 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Racine?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Racine have an average cost of $381 which is $1,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Racine.

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