2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kenosha, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kenosha, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,627 and +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Rivers | $950 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 6 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 7 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 8 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 9 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 10 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 11 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 12 | Tomah | $1,080 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $1,090 |
| 14 | Watertown | $1,093 |
| 15 | Eau Claire | $1,105 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 5 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 6 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 8 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 9 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kenosha (this page) | $1,477 |
| 13 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,470 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,460 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Kenosha.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kenosha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,540 | +$63 (+4%) |
| Racine, WI | 11.5 mi | $1,163 | $-314 (-21%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 11.6 mi | $1,110 | $-367 (-25%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 13.2 mi | $1,565 | +$88 (+6%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 14 mi | $1,970 | +$493 (+33%) |
| Antioch, IL | 15.5 mi | $1,510 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 19.4 mi | $2,070 | +$593 (+40%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 19.5 mi | $1,970 | +$493 (+33%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 19.6 mi | $2,100 | +$623 (+42%) |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 19.8 mi | $1,468 | $-9 (-1%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 21.5 mi | $1,610 | +$133 (+9%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 21.8 mi | $1,920 | +$443 (+30%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kenosha — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kenosha?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kenosha, Wisconsin is $1,477 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,627.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kenosha?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,080 ($4,923/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenosha expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kenosha's 2-bedroom median of $1,477 is +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kenosha rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Kenosha ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kenosha?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Racine ($1,163), Mount Pleasant ($1,110), Round Lake Beach ($1,468).