Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Waukee, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waukee, IA rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,877/month. The $21 monthly price difference from last year is negligible and does not indicate a real decline in rents.
Compared to national trends
Waukee is 3.5% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 55 total rentals offering a smaller but distinct market for renters.
Price ranges
Median rents in Waukee range from $1,115/month for 1-bed units to $2,460/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $1,195/month and 3-bed units at $1,900/month. This spread reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Waukee
$1,877/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukee is $1,877 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $68 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukee
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 8% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukee run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 |  2% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,115 | 1% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,460 | 1% | 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 Waukee, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,175 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,460
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
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 Waukee, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
5%
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
3%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukee, IA is 31% higher than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$1,850
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25%$1,350
39%$1,450
5%$1,395
9%$1,249
1%Discover rentals in Waukee, IA
1d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
1 bath
$965–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukee
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
15h ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
1760 Se L.A. Grant Pkwy #35, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 27
3h ago
2595 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$2,735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2300 Se Taylor Ct, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
3 baths
$2,350
Apartment for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Waukee
3 beds
3 baths
$2,295
House for rent
5h ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,877–$2,543
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,599
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukee
2308 Se Chayse Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
1d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
1 bath
$965–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1360 Se Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,599
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukee
2364 Se Sydney Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
2d ago
1360 Se Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
15h ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,599
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2595 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395–$1,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,877–$2,543
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Condo for rent
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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 $1,877 per month as of July 18, 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 8% since last year.
How does Waukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukee is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $68 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waukee average around $1,170/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,510/month.
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).