University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

Whitewater, WI

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University of Wisconsin, Whitewater - Whitewater, WI Area Guide

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The University of Wisconsin Whitewater has continued to evolve and grow since its founding in 1868. Committed to service within a safe and secure environment, UW-Whitewater provides academic and co-curricular programs emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. UWW develops the individual, grows personal and professional integrity, and respects the power of diversity and global perspectives. Located in the charming city of Whitewater, UWW is proximate to several apartments and houses available for rent. Convenient access to U.S. 12 makes commuting and traveling from campus simple. A variety of student organizations, lecture series, art galleries, concerts, intramural and club sports, Greek life, and NCAA Division III Warhawks athletic teams contribute to a vibrant campus life. Surrounding lakes, streams, forests, farmland, prairies, and parks offer plenty of opportunities to partake in outdoor recreation near campus. Larger cities are just a short drive from campus, with Milwaukee an hour away and Chicago two hours away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitewater, WI is $1,089 for a studio, $965 for one bedroom, $1,305 for two bedrooms, and $1,839 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitewater has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 511 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 607 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $965/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 888 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,305/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,344 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,839/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

325 Students

Lakeview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

193 Students

Lincoln Inquiry Charter School

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

JEDI Virtual K-12

Public

Grades PK-12

174 Students

Whitewater Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

444 Students

JEDI Virtual K-12

Public

Grades PK-12

174 Students

Whitewater High

Public

Grades 9-12

612 Students

JEDI Virtual K-12

Public

Grades PK-12

174 Students

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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.