Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Kenosha County vs Milwaukee County

How do Kenosha County and Milwaukee County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$1,092
Kenosha County (1BR)
$1,119
Milwaukee County (1BR)
−2%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Kenosha County
$1,092/mo 1BR
Population: 168,693
County
Milwaukee County
$1,119/mo 1BR
Population: 933,063

A 1-bedroom in Kenosha County is 2% cheaper than Milwaukee County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,092 vs $1,119). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Kenosha County Milwaukee County Difference
Studio $1,085 $1,027 +$58 (+6%)
1 Bedroom $1,092 $1,119 −$27 (-2%)
2 Bedroom $1,402 $1,338 +$64 (+5%)
3 Bedroom $1,899 $1,648 +$251 (+15%)
4 Bedroom $2,174 $1,784 +$390 (+22%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Kenosha County is 14% above the US average. Milwaukee County is 17% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).