Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Waukee, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Waukee rent stands today
Waukee, IA rent slipped 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $132 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Waukee is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city offers 70 total rentals, providing a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,255/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,499/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,398/month in Waukee, IA.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Waukee, IA saw rents fall 29.7% year over year, a notable divergence from the citywide decline of 1.4%. This segment's drop contrasts with the broader market's more modest change.
Median rent
Median rent in Waukee
$1,800/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukee is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukee
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukee, IA
Average rent prices in Waukee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,259, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukee run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 |  3% | 71% | |
1 bedroom | $1,255 | 1% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,499 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,397 | 2% | 3% |
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 | $1,259 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,297 | 30% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,045 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
$1,259
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
No Change
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
5%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukee, IA is 29% higher than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
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18%Discover rentals in Waukee, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukee
2 beds
1 bath
$890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukee
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
3d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
1 bath
$945–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukee
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukee
284 Se Booth Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
3 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
2595 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$815–$2,735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Waukee
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukee
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1395 Nw Red Oak Dr #NA, Waukee, IA 50263
5 beds
3 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
1360 Se Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$1,850
House for rent
3d ago
395 4th St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
1 bath
$945–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1395 Nw Red Oak Dr #NA, Waukee, IA 50263
5 beds
3 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,722–$2,286
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukee
2305 Se Sydney Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
Verified
186 Northwest Lexington Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,599
Apartment for rent
13h ago
395 Nw Blackberry St, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,722–$2,286
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2595 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$815–$1,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
211 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$1,295
Price drop
Apartment 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 $1,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukee?
Average rent prices in Waukee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Waukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukee is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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).