Mountain Village
304 W North St,
Waukesha, WI 53188
$1,166 - $1,800
Studio - 2 Beds
Downtown Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
Downtown Waukesha - Waukesha, WI Area Guide
A riverfront downtown with a rich history
Walkable
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Bicycle-Friendly
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Historic
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Arts
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Culture
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University
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College
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River
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In beautiful Downtown Waukesha, Main Street follows the Fox River and the Fox River Trail. The landmark Clock Tower overlooks Downtown Waukesha, which is filled with historic architecture. Stand where Main Street intersects with Broadway to appreciate the beauty of Downtown Waukesha: brick-paved streets, period lighting, sidewalk cafes, and brightly-painted storefronts. The neighborhood is walkable and bicycle-friendly, making it easy to enjoy the variety of boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, taprooms, and pubs that populate the historic buildings.
Cutler Park is located in the heart of downtown and is the site of concerts and events. It features a wooded green space, walking paths, a playground, and the Les Paul Performance Center. Carroll University, established in 1846 and the oldest university in Wisconsin, is located on the south side of Downtown Waukesha. Waukesha County Technical College is also downtown, located off East Broadway.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Waukesha is $1,082 for a studio, $1,212 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $2,524 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Waukesha has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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431 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,082/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,212/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,017 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,574/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,280 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,524/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Waukesha - Waukesha, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Waukesha - Waukesha, WI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Waukesha - Waukesha, WI provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Waukesha - Waukesha, WI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Retzer Nature Center
- Milwaukee Zoo
- Lapham Peak
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.