Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Average rent in
Waukesha, WI
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,400
3%Total rentals
49
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waukesha, WI is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 1% in the last month and have decreased 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 $1,375. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waukesha, WI costs about $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,599. Houses for rent in Waukesha, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,097 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,599 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 17% | 52% | |
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | 8% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Green Valley | $1,500 | |
Greenway Terrace | $1,450 | |
Merrill Crest | $1,495 | |
Minooka Parkway Estates | $1,400 | |
Oakdale West | $1,530 | |
Oakland Heights | $1,450 | |
Overlook Farms | $1,404 | |
Springbrook | $1,404 | |
Sunset Heights | $1,265 | |
Westmoreland Grove | $1,347 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,375 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
52%
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$1,265
Westmoreland Grove
Average rent
$1,347
Greenway Terrace
Average rent
$1,450
Overlook Farms
Average rent
$1,404
Green Valley
Average rent
$1,500
Springbrook
Average rent
$1,404
Oakland Heights
Average rent
$1,450
Merrill Crest
Average rent
$1,495
Minooka Parkway Estates
Average rent
$1,400
Oakdale West
Average rent
$1,530
Apartments
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
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
26%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 7% 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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared 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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2601 Elkhart Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
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2211 N University Dr Lowr #2, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
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220 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
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2d ago
414 Barney St, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
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806 Riverwalk Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188
1 bed
1 bath
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1 bath
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,745
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n16w22360 N16W22330 - N16W22360 Watertown Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
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21h ago
2600 2600 - 2610 Fielding Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,635–$1,800
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1d ago
w23140 Ridge Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675–$1,825
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1d ago
456 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,815
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2d ago
120 Cambridge Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,435–$1,810
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11h ago
2601 Elkhart Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,600
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1d ago
2415 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,775
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,745
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1d ago
222 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
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2 beds
2 baths
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Available Apr 1
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417 N Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
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5d+ ago
212 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188
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1 bed
1 bath
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2601 Wyngate Way, Waukesha, WI 53189
4 beds
3 baths
$2,850
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Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Sunset Heights house for rent in Waukesha
1812 Michael Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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3d ago
2600 2600 - 2610 Fielding Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,635
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1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$6,153
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11h ago
1311 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
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1208 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
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2d ago
120 Cambridge Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
3 beds
2 baths
$1,690–$1,810
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2d ago
1303 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
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139 W Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$895
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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