Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Waupaca, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Waupaca

$1,295/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waupaca is $1,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waupaca

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waupaca rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Waupaca, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Waupaca, WI

Average rent prices in Waupaca have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Waupaca, WI

Rent prices in Waupaca vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waupaca is $1,272, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Waupaca run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,349.

Listings

Studio

$1,240

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,465

1%

37%

2 bedroom

$1,349

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,540

3%

109%

4 bedroom

$6,140

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,240

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

109%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,140

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Waupaca and Allouez by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waupaca

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waupaca, WI is 16% lower than the median rent in Allouez, WI.

Discover rentals in Waupaca, WI

121 County Road Qq #I34 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waupaca

$975 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Waupaca

121 County Road Qq #I34, Waupaca, WI 54981

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Pheasant Run Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Pheasant Run Apartments

312 S Western Ave, Waupaca, WI 54981

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$1,175

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Waupaca, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Waupaca rental market.

How much is rent in Waupaca?

The average rent in Waupaca is $1,295 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waupaca?

Average rent prices in Waupaca have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Waupaca rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waupaca is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waupaca?

To comfortably afford rent in Waupaca, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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