Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Waukee, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waukee
$1,750/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukee is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukee
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukee, IA
Average rent prices in Waukee have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,072. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukee run $1,115 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $958 | No Change | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $1,157 | 3% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,502 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,497 | 4% | 1% |
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 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,347 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,072 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$958
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,502
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
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
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,072
Last 30 days
3%
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
10%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukee, IA is 25% higher than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,400
2%$2,435
29%$999
8%$1,435
$1,040
30%$1,475
10%$1,850
3%$1,372
29%$1,340
27%$1,450
3%$1,360
5%$1,162
1%Discover rentals in Waukee, IA
3d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$970
Apartment for rent
2d ago
714 Ne Alices Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
1340 Se Florence Dr #31, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Condo for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
2595 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,735
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukee
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
House for rent
1d ago
1345 E Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,778–$2,443
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,549
Apartment for rent
3d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1360 Se Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
1d ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,778–$2,443
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,549
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1360 Se Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
714 Ne Alices Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,325
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Waukee
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,445
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,549
Apartment for rent
3d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
1d ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,778–$2,443
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukee
854 Ne Phlox Ave #0, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
3 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $1,750 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukee?
Average rent prices in Waukee have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Waukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukee is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waukee?
Waukee's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, but two-bedroom apartments saw a 6.7% increase from 2024.
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).