Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Waukesha, WI

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI is $1,490. This is -24%, or $459, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,490

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

49

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI is $1,490. This is -24%, or $459, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
49%
41%
6%
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 increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,415. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waukesha, WI costs about $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,585. Houses for rent in Waukesha, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,922.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,237

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,599

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,800

15%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,250

16%

26%

Studio

$1,086

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,086

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,237

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

26%

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$1,490
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,054
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 27% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

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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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341 Wilson Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

341 Wilson Ave.

341 Wilson Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

1–4 beds

1 bath

$650–$2,650

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3d ago

8

Very good

156 S Grand Ave

156 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

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1222-1226

1222 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225–$1,285

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Fleetfoot Apartment Homes

1303 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,249

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1208-1212 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

1208-1212

1208 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,285

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1311-1315 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.6

Good

1311-1315

1311 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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501 Randall Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

501 Randall Street

501 Randall St, Waukesha, WI 53188

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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