Rent in Kenosha County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,402$16,824 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,441 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Kenosha County, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Kenosha County, WI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,085 | $13,020 | $43,400 | $20.87/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,092 | $13,104 | $43,680 | $21.00/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,402 | $16,824 | $56,080 | $26.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,899 | $22,788 | $75,960 | $36.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,174 | $26,088 | $86,960 | $41.81/hr |
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Rent in Kenosha County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kenosha County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,441 for a two-bedroom, up 2.8% from $1,402. A one-bedroom goes from $1,092 to $1,144, a studio from $1,085 to $1,136.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Kenosha County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,092 for a one-bedroom and $1,402 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,824 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Kenosha County, WI?
To keep a $1,402 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.96 an hour, or $56,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,092 takes $21.00 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kenosha County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,085, one bedroom $1,092, two $1,402, three $1,899 and four $2,174 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kenosha County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $81,239 a year ($6,770 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,402 takes 20.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,402 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.96 an hour.