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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fitness center
  • Walk-in closet
  • Underground parking
  • Linen closet
  • Elevators
  • Community grilling station

Location

Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
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Management

Joseph Property Development, LLC

Leasing office

(262) 737-8798 ext. 2

Property Overview

River Trail Apartments is rated highly overall, with strong scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, suggesting a well-rounded option with solid value and convenience. Notable features include a fitness center, underground parking, elevators, walk-in closet, linen closet, and a community grilling station, while nearby transit, pet-related services, and a large photo set add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, River Trail Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River Trail Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Apartment - A2 bed2 bath1,227 sqft$1,775 /mo1 unit availableNOTE: Finishes may vary from unit shown*. This apartment features in-home WASHER & DRYER, as well as common area laundry for your larger laundry items! This residence features a spacious layout with an open kitchen and breakfast bar that makes cooking and entertaining a breeze. The adjoining living room is an impressive 13 x 19.5 feet, and the dining area is 13.5 x 14 feet, offering plenty of room for a dining table or home office set-up! The storage space in this apartment home is sure to impress: a walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, coat closet near the front door, linen closet in the bathroom, and double wall closets in the secondary bedroom. Both bedrooms are spacious, with room for a king-size bed, and attached bathroom! Property features include fitness center, nature trails, Fox River views, community grilling station, elevators, underground parking, and onsite management and maintenance.
Apartment - B2 bed2 bath1,308 sqft$1,785 /mo1 unit availableNOTE: Finishes may vary from unit shown*. This apartment features in-home WASHER & DRYER, as well as common area laundry for your larger laundry items! This residence features a spacious layout with an open kitchen and breakfast bar that makes cooking and entertaining a breeze. The adjoining living room is an impressive 13 x 19.5 feet, and the dining area is 13.5 x 14 feet, offering plenty of room for a dining table or home office set-up! The storage space in this apartment home is sure to impress: a walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, coat closet near the front door, linen closet in the bathroom, and double wall closets in the secondary bedroom. Both bedrooms are spacious, with room for a king-size bed, and attached bathroom! Property features include fitness center, nature trails, Fox River views, community grilling station, elevators, underground parking, and onsite management and maintenance.

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Amenities for River Trail Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyBreakfast Bar
Coat/Entry ClosetOpen Concept Floorplans
PatioWalk-in Closet
Window Treatments

Appliances

DishwasherFull-Size Stacked Washer and Dryer
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
OvenRange
Range/OvenRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorLaundry Facility Onsite
Onsite LaundryUnderground Parking Available

Grounds

Community Grilling StationNature/Walking Trail
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About River Trail Apartments

HomeApartments in Waukesha River Trail Apartments

NOTE: Finishes may vary from unit shown*. This apartment features in-home WASHER & DRYER, as well as common area laundry for your larger laundry items! This residence features a spacious layout with an open kitchen and breakfast bar that makes cooking and entertaining a breeze. The adjoining living room is an impressive 13 x 19.5 feet, and the dining area is 13.5 x 14 feet, offering plenty of room for a dining table or home office set-up! The storage space in this apartment home is sure to impress: a walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, coat closet near the front door, linen closet in the bathroom, and double wall closets in the secondary bedroom. Both bedrooms are spacious, with room for a king-size bed, and attached bathroom! Property features include fitness center, nature trails, Fox River views, community grilling station, elevators, underground parking, and onsite management and maintenance.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, River Trail Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River Trail Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated River Trail Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
River Trail Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
River Trail Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River Trail Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While River Trail Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

River Trail Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How River Trail Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 118 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Waukesha

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at River Trail Apartments to be 12% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Waukesha.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Waukesha
A table of studio rental data trends in Waukesha
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$929
November 2024$919
December 2024$935
January 2025$990
February 2025$990
March 2025$990
April 2025$990
May 2025$930
June 2025$940
July 2025$990
August 2025$958
September 2025$959
October 2025$959
November 2025$971
December 2025$990
January 2026$978
February 2026$990
March 2026$978
April 2026$979
May 2026$946
June 2026$920
July 2026$920
August 2026$906
September 2026$910

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$71,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,200 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,780.
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Schools near River Trail Apartments

White Rock Campus

1150 whiterock ave

waukesha, WI, 53186

PKPublic

White Rock Elementary School

1150 whiterock ave

waukesha, WI, 53186

PK, K-8Public
B+

Hillcrest Elementary School

2200 davidson rd

waukesha, WI, 53186

PK, K-5Public
B

Hawthorne Elementary School

1111maitland dr

waukesha, WI, 53188

PK, K-5Public
B-

Richmond School District

n56w26530 richmond rd

sussex, WI, 53089

PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around WI 53186 near Waukesha

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for Waukesha, WI 53186

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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