Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Racine Neighborhood of Racine, WI from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Wilmanor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmanor Apartments

255 N Memorial DrRacine, WI 53404
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1403 W 6th StRacine, WI 53404
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Downtown Racine, Racine, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Racine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Racine area of Racine, WI is a Studio unit found at The Maples priced from $735. 2200 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53405 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Racine apartments for rent in Racine, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MaplesA3Studio,1BA$735
2200 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53405StudioStudio,1BA$800
Mitchell Wagon Lofts2 Bed/1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$822
Graceland Garden Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
The Concord Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Racine, WI

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Racine area is the $0.85 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Affordable Model at Mitchell Wagon Lofts in the in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Downtown Racine apartment is the Original 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Park Lane Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Racine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mitchell Wagon Lofts1 Bedroom Affordable1BR,1BA$0.85
Park Lane ApartmentsOriginal 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Arcade Apartments2b1b Affordable2BR,1BA$1.18
1230 Cherry St, Unit Second Floor1230 Cherry St3BR,1BA$1.03
Windpoint ApartmentsPlan G2BR,1BA$1.25
1715 N Main St, Unit Upper1715 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.11
Graceland Garden Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The Concord Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Lake Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.55
2200 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53405StudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Racine, Racine, WI

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Racine, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Wisconsin, including Racine. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Racine Neighborhood in Racine, WI

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Racine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Racine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Racine is under $1,034.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Racine?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Racine is The Maples which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Racine costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Racine?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Downtown Racine that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.