Studio Apartment Rent in Kenosha, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kenosha, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,637 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kenosha
Compare Kenosha's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha (this page) | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kenosha.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kenosha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion, IL | 7.5 mi | $1,280 | +$157 (+14%) |
| Racine, WI | 11.5 mi | $807 | $-316 (-28%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 11.6 mi | $760 | $-363 (-32%) |
| Waukegan, IL | 13.2 mi | $1,295 | +$172 (+15%) |
| Gurnee, IL | 14 mi | $1,630 | +$507 (+45%) |
| Antioch, IL | 15.5 mi | $1,250 | +$127 (+11%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 19.4 mi | $1,710 | +$587 (+52%) |
| Grayslake, IL | 19.5 mi | $1,630 | +$507 (+45%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 19.6 mi | $1,740 | +$617 (+55%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 21.5 mi | $1,200 | +$77 (+7%) |
| Round Lake, IL | 21.8 mi | $1,590 | +$467 (+42%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 22.9 mi | $2,190 | +$1,067 (+95%) |
Studio rent in Kenosha — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kenosha?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kenosha, Wisconsin is $1,123 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,637.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kenosha?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,920 ($3,743/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenosha expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kenosha's studio median of $1,123 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kenosha rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Kenosha ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kenosha?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Racine ($807), Mount Pleasant ($760).