What is the average apartment size in Racine?

The average size for a Racine, WI apartment is 831 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Racine?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Racine is $1,184 per month, a 3.49% increase from last year’s average of $1,144.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Racine?

In Racine, studios rent for $831 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,134 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,240 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,479 per month

What is the average apartment size in Racine?

The typical apartment in Racine offers about 831 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Racine?

Studio apartments in Racine average 396 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 711 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 953 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,255 sq. ft.

Racine, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Racine?

The typical rent budget in Racine ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Racine?

In Racine, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Racine is $1,184, a 3.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,144.

Studio Apartments at $831 offer the most budget-friendly option with 396 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 711 square feet for $1,134, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,240 offer 953 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,255 sq ft) for $1,479, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Racine, WI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,184	831 sq. ft.
Studio	$831	396 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,134	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,240	953 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,479	1,255 sq. ft.

Racine, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Racine, WI have increased by 3.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,144 to $1,184.

What's the typical rent budget in Racine, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Racine, WI (59%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Racine, WI?

12,455 or 40% of the households in Racine, WI are renter-occupied while 18,783 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Racine, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Ridgewood - Kurwick Estates	$1,325
Georgetown	$1,285

Racine | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Georgetown is 3% lower than in Ridgewood - Kurwick Estates

$1,285

Georgetown rent is 8% higher than Racine average

Average Rent $1,285

$1,325

Ridgewood - Kurwick Estates rent is 12% higher than Racine average

Average Rent $1,325

How Racine Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Racine	$1,184
Madison	$1,784
Milwaukee	$1,575
La Crosse	$1,250
Appleton	$1,253
Brookfield	$1,880
Neenah	$1,252
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,575
Onalaska	$1,418
Waukegan, IL	$1,365
St. Francis, WI	$1,592
New Berlin, WI	$1,657
Wauwatosa, WI	$1,679
West Allis, WI	$1,435
Oak Creek, WI	$1,631
Waukesha, WI	$1,424
Grayslake, IL	$1,512
Greenfield, WI	$1,387
Kenosha, WI	$1,425

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Racine apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.