Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Waukesha, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waukesha rent stands today
Waukesha, WI rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $98 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Waukesha, WI is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers a total of 51 rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Waukesha rent for $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,149/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,597/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,942/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,475/month. The range reflects a wide variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Waukesha
$1,395/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Waukesha is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waukesha
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Waukesha run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,585.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 |  1% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,149 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,942 | 5% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $4,475 | 1% | 134% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Meadowbrook Heights | $1,735 | |
Merrill Crest | $1,450 | |
Minooka Parkway Estates | $1,575 | |
Oakland Heights | $1,300 | |
Overlook Farms | $1,550 | |
Pebble Valley | $1,500 | |
Rolling Ridge | $1,300 | |
Springbrook | $1,249 | |
Sunset Heights | $1,500 | |
Westmoreland Grove | $1,625 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,247 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,942
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
134%
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$1,500
Minooka Parkway Estates
Average rent
$1,575
Meadowbrook Heights
Average rent
$1,735
Springbrook
Average rent
$1,249
Oakland Heights
Average rent
$1,300
Rolling Ridge
Average rent
$1,300
Westmoreland Grove
Average rent
$1,625
Pebble Valley
Average rent
$1,500
Merrill Crest
Average rent
$1,450
Overlook Farms
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
4%
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
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 34% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,103
14%$1,297
18%$1,685
10%$1,700
25%$1,300
$1,175
23%$1,962
3%$1,347
15%$1,150
2%$1,650
23%$1,375
11%$1,020
11%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
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
156 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
2 beds
1 bath
$1,242
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
2d ago
1303 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2445 Saratoga Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
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 Oct 1
19h ago
2601 Elkhart Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
220 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1008 River Place Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,575
Apartment for rent
1h ago
n16w22360 N16W22330 - N16W22360 Watertown Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,755–$1,775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2600 2600 - 2610 Fielding Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,765–$1,960
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2601 Elkhart Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1008 River Place Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,385–$1,575
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1303 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
Apartment for rent
20h ago
920, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
222 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
411 N Moreland Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
1 bed
1 bath
$945–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1303 Fleetfoot Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,249
Apartment for rent
3d ago
411 Barney St, Waukesha, WI 53186
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1165 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,400
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 September 12, 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 7% 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 $505 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waukesha?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waukesha are Springbrook ($1,249/mo), Oakland Heights ($1,300/mo), and Rolling Ridge ($1,300/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?
August offers the best rental deals in Waukesha, with rents running about 3.7% lower than March, which sees the highest prices. December also provides good opportunities with the least competition from other renters.
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).