Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Madison Media Institute, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waunakee
$1,760/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Waunakee is $1,760 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waunakee
548
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waunakee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Madison Media Institute, WI
Average rent prices in Waunakee have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Madison Media Institute, WI
Rent prices in Waunakee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waunakee is $1,770, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Waunakee run $1,505 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,980.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,170 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | - | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | - | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,522 | - | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | - | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Madison Media Institute, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,770 | - | 4% | |
Condos | $2,000 | - |  17% | |
Houses | $2,595 | - | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,425 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,170
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,522
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Madison Media Institute, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,770
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,425
The table above reflects average rent prices in Madison Media Institute, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
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2h ago
148 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
1–3 beds
1 bath
$565–$2,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
244 W Lakelawn Pl, Madison, WI 53703
Studio
1 bath
$572–$595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Madison apartment for rent in Madison
407 Wisconsin Ave #1C2, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$685
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2h ago
1309 Spring St, Madison, WI 53715
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1008 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53715
1–5 beds
1–3 baths
$2,450–$7,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
625 Mendota Ct, Madison, WI 53703
5 beds
3 baths
$6,965
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
720 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$6,242
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2h ago
1022 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53715
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$6,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
1d ago
Verified
720 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$6,242
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2h ago
Verified
10 S Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$5,264
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
2h ago
121 S Hancock St, Madison, WI 53703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175–$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6025 Cottontail Trl #NA, Madison, WI 53718
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 6
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,156
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Verified
719 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
1d ago
Verified
720 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$6,242
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
525 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$4,335
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
307 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Madison Media Institute, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Waunakee rental market.
How much is rent in Waunakee?
The average rent in Waunakee is $1,760 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waunakee?
Average rent prices in Waunakee have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Waunakee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waunakee is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waunakee?
To comfortably afford rent in Waunakee, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).