Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Average rent in
Waukesha, WI
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Last updated on December 16, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, 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
46
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waukesha, WI costs about $1,225 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,495. Houses for rent in Waukesha, WI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 |  1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,035 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $6,495 | 12% | 204% | |
Studio | $1,250 | 2% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Green Valley | $1,435 | |
Greenway Terrace | $1,300 | |
Merrill Crest | $1,435 | |
Minooka Parkway Estates | $1,450 | |
Oakland Heights | $1,395 | |
Overlook Farms | $1,530 | |
Rolling Ridge South | $1,435 | |
Springbrook | $1,404 | |
Sunset Heights | $1,420 | |
Westmoreland Grove | $1,510 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,035
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,495
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
204%
Sunset Heights
Average rent
$1,420
Greenway Terrace
Average rent
$1,300
Westmoreland Grove
Average rent
$1,510
Merrill Crest
Average rent
$1,435
Rolling Ridge South
Average rent
$1,435
Minooka Parkway Estates
Average rent
$1,450
Oakland Heights
Average rent
$1,395
Springbrook
Average rent
$1,404
Green Valley
Average rent
$1,435
Overlook Farms
Average rent
$1,530
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
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
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waukesha, WI is 8% 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 |
Discover rentals in Waukesha, WI
1d ago
417 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
156 South Grand Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1303 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1906 Madera Street, Waukesha, WI 53189
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1311 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$1,285
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1208 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1222-1226 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,305
Apartment for rent
3d ago
344 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,835
$4,623
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukesha
1438 Cleveland Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 1
8h ago
2601 Elkhart Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
456 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
220 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600–$1,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
806 Riverwalk Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,560
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2520 Plaza Court, Waukesha, WI 53186
Studio
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
847 Martin Street #304, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
3d ago
Verified
1008 River Place Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,745
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2610 Fielding Lane, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,635–$1,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
806 Riverwalk Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,560
Apartment for rent
4d ago
n16w22360 Watertown Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
w23140 Ridge Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675–$1,825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2520 Plaza Court, Waukesha, WI 53186
Studio
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
10h ago
120 Cambridge Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,435–$1,810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2415 Springdale Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1008 River Place Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 53189
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,745
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Townhouse for rent in Waukesha
405 South Hine Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
House for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
417 North Moreland Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 53188
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
222 Arcadian Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waukesha
1438 Cleveland Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waukesha
847 Martin Street #209, Waukesha, WI 53186
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Sunset Heights house for rent in Waukesha
1812 Michael Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
4d ago
1311 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$1,285
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1311 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$1,285
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1208 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,835
$4,623
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
120 Cambridge Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
3 beds
2 baths
$1,810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1303 Fleetfoot Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
234 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$735–$985
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2415 Springdale Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
3 beds
2 baths
$2,070–$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
156 South Grand Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent