1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kenosha, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kenosha, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,637 and +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kenosha
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kenosha
Compare Kenosha's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Weston | $800 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $802 |
| 8 | Wausau | $805 |
| 9 | Menasha | $810 |
| 10 | Appleton | $823 |
| 11 | Superior | $830 |
| 12 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 13 | Beloit | $850 |
| 14 | Watertown | $850 |
| 15 | La Crosse | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Kenosha.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kenosha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,360 | +$227 (+20%) |
| Racine, WI | 11.5 mi | $903 | $-230 (-20%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 11.6 mi | $870 | $-263 (-23%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 13.2 mi | $1,390 | +$257 (+23%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 14 mi | $1,740 | +$607 (+54%) |
| Antioch, IL | 15.5 mi | $1,340 | +$207 (+18%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 19.4 mi | $1,830 | +$697 (+62%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 19.5 mi | $1,740 | +$607 (+54%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 19.6 mi | $1,860 | +$727 (+64%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 19.8 mi | $650 | $-483 (-43%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 21.5 mi | $1,350 | +$217 (+19%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 21.8 mi | $1,700 | +$567 (+50%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kenosha — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kenosha?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kenosha, Wisconsin is $1,133 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,637.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kenosha?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,320 ($3,777/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenosha expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kenosha's 1-bedroom median of $1,133 is +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kenosha rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Kenosha ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kenosha?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Racine ($903), Mount Pleasant ($870), Round Lake Beach ($650).