Average Rent in Waukesha, WI
14 apartment buildings, 114 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Waukesha, WICheapest
$800/mo
Broadway Commons Apartment Homes
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14
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Units
114
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Waukesha, WI.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Waukesha, WI Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Broadway Commons Apartment Homes
1916 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
Ridge Pointe Apartments
200 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
Ridge View Apartments
212 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
Mountain Village Apartments
304 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
West Grove on the Lake
2105 Kensington Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
The Meadows
2400 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
Rivers Edge Apartments
100 Corrina Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadway Commons Apartment Homes 1916 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA | $1,065 | $1,359 | -- | 4.5 (94) | 5 |
| 2 | Ridge Pointe Apartments 200 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA | $1,065 | $1,359 | -- | 4.8 (26) | 5 |
| 3 | Ridge View Apartments 212 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA | $1,065 | $1,359 | -- | 5 (36) | 5 |
| 4 | Mountain Village Apartments 304 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA | $1,110 | $1,523 | $1.75/ft² | 4.5 (80) | 4 |
| 5 | West Grove on the Lake 2105 Kensington Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA | $1,203 | $1,649 | $1.45/ft² | 3.3 (326) | 19 |
| 6 | The Meadows 2400 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA | $1,205 | $1,403 | $1.53/ft² | 3.6 (164) | 20 |
| 7 | Rivers Edge Apartments 100 Corrina Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA | $1,215 | $1,352 | $1.54/ft² | 4.2 (159) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Broadway Commons Apartment Homes
4.5 (94)1916 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
Ridge Pointe Apartments
4.8 (26)200 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
Ridge View Apartments
5 (36)212 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
Mountain Village Apartments
4.5 (80)304 W North St, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
West Grove on the Lake
3.3 (326)2105 Kensington Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
The Meadows
3.6 (164)2400 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA
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Waukesha, WI neighborhoods
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Waukesha, WI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Waukesha, WI is $1,522 per month, based on 114 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $800 at Broadway Commons Apartment Homes to $2,788 at The Corners of Brookfield Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,266/mo | $1,065/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,386/mo | $800/mo | 42 |
| 2 Bed | $1,601/mo | $800/mo | 56 |
| 3 Bed | $1,806/mo | $945/mo | 10 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Waukesha, WI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Waukesha, WI averages $1,386/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,601/mo. At the local median household income of $81,651, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Waukesha, WI at $1,183/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Waukesha, WI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waukesha, WI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,522/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Waukesha, WI is $81,651 , about 12% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Waukesha, WI
Overall prices in Waukesha, WI runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Waukesha, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,522 |
| Utilities | $404 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $964 |
| Healthcare | $470 |
| Other goods and services | $752 |
| Estimated total | $4,619/mo |
Population
70,779
Median household income
$81,651
Census median rent
$1,183/mo
Census rent burden
29.3%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Wisconsin
How Waukesha, WI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Waukesha, WI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $2,153 | +41% | -4% | 24 |
| Altoona, WI | $1,544 | +1% | -0.5% | 10 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $2,197 | +44% | -1.3% | 8 |
| West Allis, WI | $1,885 | +24% | +5.5% | 7 |
| Wauwatosa, WI | $2,088 | +37% | +2.5% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waukesha, WI?
The average rent in Waukesha, WI is $1,522 per month, based on 114 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Waukesha, WI?
The median asking rent in Waukesha, WI is $1,508 per month, computed from 114 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,522/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Waukesha, WI?
The lowest available rent in Waukesha, WI starts at $800 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waukesha, WI?
1-bedroom apartments in Waukesha, WI average $1,386/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $800/mo across 42 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukesha, WI?
2-bedroom apartments in Waukesha, WI average $1,601/mo. Units start from $800/mo across 56 units currently listed.
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