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Average Rent in Waukesha, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Waukesha, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,887/mo
Lowest Available
$1,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
41
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Waukesha, WI
Compare average rent across Waukesha, WI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Downs | $2,039 | $1,588 | 1 | 7 |
| Brookstone Willows | $1,759 | $883 | 5 | 70 |
| Greenway Terrace | $1,638 | $1,145 | 5 | 17 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Waukesha, WI?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Waukesha, WI is $1,887 per month across 3 apartment communities and 41 available units.
The most affordable option is Ridge View Apartments starting at $1,095/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,887/mo.
Prices range from $1,095 to $2,855 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Waukesha, WI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Waukesha, WI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Waukesha, WI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge View Apartments | $1,095/mo | $1,095/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Broadway Commons Apartment Homes | $1,145/mo | $1,145/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Springs at Meadowbrook Apartments | $1,376/mo | $1,927/mo | 39 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Waukesha, WI Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Waukesha, WI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,887/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,095/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Waukesha, WI is $81,651 , about 10% below 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) | $1,887 |
| Utilities | $404 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $964 |
| Healthcare | $470 |
| Other goods and services | $752 |
| Estimated total | $4,984/mo |
Population
70,779
Median household income
$81,651
Census median rent
$1,183/mo
Rent as % of income
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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