Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Waukee, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waukee rent stands today
Waukee, IA rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,862/month. Renters today are paying $203 more per month on average than last year, and the market has reached its peak rent level from October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Waukee is 2.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 54 total rentals available. This positions Waukee as a market with rents slightly below the national median.
Price ranges
Studios in Waukee rent for $882/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,575/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,898/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,295/month. The range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Waukee
$1,862/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukee is $1,862 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $37 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukee
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukee, IA
Average rent prices in Waukee have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waukee, IA
Rent prices in Waukee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waukee is $1,470, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukee run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,612.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $882 |  1% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,897 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 11% | 51% |
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 Waukee, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,470 | 6% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,425 | 23% | 14% | |
Houses | $1,975 | 5% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$882
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
51%
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 Waukee, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waukee, IA, 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.
How does rent in Waukee, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waukee and Ankeny by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waukee
2%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukee, IA is 34% higher than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,250
21%$995
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15%$895
13%$1,488
4%$1,825
8%$1,490
8%$1,600
32%$1,412
10%$1,360
1%$1,275
6%Discover rentals in Waukee, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukee
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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 Oct 16
2d ago
170 Evergreen Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
211 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Condo for rent
10h ago
2595 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,735
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
7h ago
Verified
865 Nw Sproul Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2–3 beds
2–4 baths
$1,819–$2,359
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
14h ago
House for rent in Waukee
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukee
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
7h ago
Verified
865 Nw Sproul Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2–3 beds
2–4 baths
$1,819–$2,359
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
14h ago
Verified
1325 Se Centennial Pkwy, Waukee, IA 50263
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,770–$1,967
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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waukee
2302 Se Chayse Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
7h ago
Verified
865 Nw Sproul Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2–3 beds
2–4 baths
$1,819–$2,359
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
14h ago
Verified
1325 Se Centennial Pkwy, Waukee, IA 50263
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,770–$1,967
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
1d ago
1360 Se Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukee
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,345
House for rent
Available Aug 6
5h ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625–$2,529
Price droppedAdditional 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
1d ago
House for rent in Waukee
575 Se Whitetail Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,945
Price dropped $100House for rent
Available Sep 23
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Frequently asked questions for Waukee, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Waukee rental market.
How much is rent in Waukee?
The average rent in Waukee is $1,862 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukee?
Average rent prices in Waukee have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Waukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukee is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $37 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waukee?
To comfortably afford rent in Waukee, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waukee?
October offers the lowest rents in Waukee, while August sees the highest prices, creating about a 10% difference between peak and off-peak periods.
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).