Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Waukesha, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waukesha
$1,425/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukesha is $1,425 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukesha
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukesha rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukesha, WI
Average rent prices in Waukesha have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Waukesha, WI
Rent prices in Waukesha vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waukesha is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukesha run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,065 | 5% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,647 | 12% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Green Valley | $1,500 | |
Meadowbrook Heights | $1,500 | |
Merrill Crest | $1,595 | |
Minooka Parkway Estates | $1,475 | |
Oakland Heights | $1,500 | |
Rolling Ridge South | $1,530 | |
Springbrook | $1,530 | |
Sunset Heights | $1,400 | |
Westmoreland Grove | $1,650 | |
Woodridge Grove | $1,425 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | 13% | 8% | |
Houses | $2,875 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$1,400
Meadowbrook Heights
Average rent
$1,500
Green Valley
Average rent
$1,500
Westmoreland Grove
Average rent
$1,650
Oakland Heights
Average rent
$1,500
Minooka Parkway Estates
Average rent
$1,475
Woodridge Grove
Average rent
$1,425
Springbrook
Average rent
$1,530
Merrill Crest
Average rent
$1,595
Rolling Ridge South
Average rent
$1,530
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Waukesha, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waukesha and Brookfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waukesha
27%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 5% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,506
5%$1,339
15%$1,649
12%$2,195
8%$1,309
6%$1,411
13%$1,999
2%$1,325
21%$1,199
15%$1,511
10%$1,399
35%$1,295
86%Cost of living in Waukesha, WI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 6% higher |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Waukesha, WI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukesha
817 Arcadian Ave #2, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
156 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
417 N Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,094
$5,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,108
$5,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
1135 Ridge Creek Cir #101, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
1129 Ridge Creek Cir #101, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
2d ago
Verified
1008 River Place Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,575
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2600 2600 - 2610 Fielding Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,765–$1,835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
n16w22360 N16W22330 - N16W22360 Watertown Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,825
Apartment for rent
22h ago
325 Sentinel Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1008 River Place Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waukesha
1825 Aster Ct #UPPER, Waukesha, WI 53189
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
417 N Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,108
$5,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$6,094
$5,778
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
325 Sentinel Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1222 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Waukesha, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Waukesha rental market.
How much is rent in Waukesha?
The average rent in Waukesha is $1,425 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukesha?
Average rent prices in Waukesha have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Waukesha rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukesha is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waukesha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waukesha are Sunset Heights ($1,400/mo), Woodridge Grove ($1,425/mo), and Minooka Parkway Estates ($1,475/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waukesha?
To comfortably afford rent in Waukesha, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waukesha?
Waukesha, Wisconsin rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 44% of monthly listings, making them relatively easy to find in the local market.
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).