Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Waukesha, WI

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI is $1,495. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI is $1,495. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
51%
44%
2%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Waukesha, WI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Waukesha, WI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waukesha, WI is $1,435. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waukesha, WI costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,595. Houses for rent in Waukesha, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,272

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,595

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,880

11%

9%

4 bedroom

$6,495

No Change

171%

Studio

$1,195

2%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last year

171%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waukesha, 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.

Compare rent prices in Waukesha, WI to other cities

Median rent prices in Waukesha, WI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brookfield, WI.

Waukesha

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,558
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 4% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

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$1,558

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$1,295

increased by5%

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$1,250

decreased by10%

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$1,950

increased by6%

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$1,225

increased by7%

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$1,072

decreased by9%

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$1,450

decreased by3%

Last year

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$1,295

increased by9%

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$1,195

increased by35%

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Cost of living in
Waukesha, WI

The overall cost of living in Waukesha, WI is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

1% higher

Health

5% higher

Housing

4% higher

Transportation

3% higher

Utilities

6% lower

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316 Maple Ave 6 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

8.3

Very good

316 Maple Ave 6 Unit

316 Maple Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,250

Apartment for rent

312 South St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waukesha

Large Two Bedroom Downtown Waukesha

312 South St #1, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

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Available Nov 14

417 N Washington Ave 8 family - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

417 N Washington Ave 8 family

417 N Washington Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

1308-1312 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

1308-1312

1308 Navajo Ln, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Pine Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Pine Pointe Apartments

156 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Fleetfoot Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Fleetfoot Apartment Homes

1303 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

1311-1315 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1311-1315

1311 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,265–$1,285

Apartment for rent

1208-1212 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1208-1212

1208 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,285

Apartment for rent