Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Waukesha, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waukesha rent stands today
Waukesha, WI rent slipped 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Waukesha sits 27.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 50 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Waukesha run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,225/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $9,000/month. These ranges reflect the variety available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Greenway Terrace rents fell 20.3% year over year to $1,315/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide market's 8.1% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Waukesha
$1,395/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukesha is $1,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukesha
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waukesha rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waukesha, WI
Average rent prices in Waukesha have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,380, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukesha run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 2% |  20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 11% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $9,000 | 9% | 232% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Green Valley | $1,575 | |
Meadowbrook Heights | $1,395 | |
Merrill Crest | $1,585 | |
Minooka Parkway Estates | $1,350 | |
Oakland Heights | $1,395 | |
Overlook Farms | $1,500 | |
Pebble Valley | $1,295 | |
Rolling Ridge | $1,425 | |
Sunset Heights | $1,425 | |
Westmoreland Grove | $1,425 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,380 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,375 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
232%
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$1,425
Minooka Parkway Estates
Average rent
$1,350
Meadowbrook Heights
Average rent
$1,395
Westmoreland Grove
Average rent
$1,425
Green Valley
Average rent
$1,575
Rolling Ridge
Average rent
$1,425
Pebble Valley
Average rent
$1,295
Oakland Heights
Average rent
$1,395
Merrill Crest
Average rent
$1,585
Overlook Farms
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
6%
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
28%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 18% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,695
5%$1,397
7%$1,625
5%$2,617
7%$1,299
1%$1,250
11%$2,022
6%$1,295
21%$1,171
13%$1,610
22%$1,385
18%$1,350
51%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
3d ago
1165 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
819 John St, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
156 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
342 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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
Condo for rent in Waukesha
2211 N University Dr #2, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
2601 Elkhart Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
806 Riverwalk Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,280–$2,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1008 River Place Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
n16w22360 N16W22330 - N16W22360 Watertown Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2600 2600 - 2610 Fielding Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,765–$1,960
Apartment for rent
1h ago
135 Garfield Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1008 River Place Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1308 Navajo Ln, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285–$1,315
Apartment for rent
2d ago
305 Sheffield Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Sunset Heights condo for rent in Waukesha
2040 Madera St, Waukesha, WI 53189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Condo for rent
1h ago
135 Garfield Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
8h ago
411 Barney St, Waukesha, WI 53186
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,750
Apartment for rent
15h ago
819 John St, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1165 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Price drop
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 $1,395 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waukesha?
Average rent prices in Waukesha have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Waukesha rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waukesha is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waukesha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waukesha are Pebble Valley ($1,295/mo), Minooka Parkway Estates ($1,350/mo), and Meadowbrook Heights ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waukesha?
To comfortably afford rent in Waukesha, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waukesha?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waukesha average approximately $1,310/month and two-bedrooms around $1,580/month.
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).