Average Rent in Waunakee, WI and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Waunakee, WI

Average rent prices in Waunakee have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Waunakee, WI

Rent prices in Waunakee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waunakee is $1,267, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Waunakee run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.


Studio	$1,225	No Change	-
1 bedroom	$1,395	No Change	23%
2 bedroom	$1,447	8%	6%
3 bedroom	$2,350	6%	9%
4 bedroom	$4,750	76%	64%


Apartments	$1,267	7%	No Change
Condos	$1,200	13%	-
Houses	$3,100	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

76%

Last year

64%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Waunakee and Baraboo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waunakee

Median rent price$1,475

24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350

31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waunakee, WI is 9% higher than the median rent in Baraboo, WI.

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212 Sunset Ln, Waunakee, WI 53597

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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Frequently asked questions for Waunakee, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Waunakee rental market.

How much is rent in Waunakee?

The average rent in Waunakee is $1,475 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waunakee?

Average rent prices in Waunakee have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Waunakee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waunakee is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waunakee?

To comfortably afford rent in Waunakee, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waunakee?

Waunakee offers good options for renters with pets, with 50% of available apartments welcoming furry companions. The Wisconsin community maintains an average of 18 listings per month, providing a steady selection of pet-friendly rentals.

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).