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Rental Market Trends in Waukee, IA

What is the average rent in Waukee, IA?

$1,069/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Waukee, IA is $1,069 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Waukee more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waukee, you can expect to pay about $871 per month for a studio, $1,069 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,418 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,743 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$871/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,069/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,418/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,743/month
1,391 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,158/month
1,523 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,797/month
1,895 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,054/month
851 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,512/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,908/month
1,596 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waukee, IA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.7%, which averages out to $29 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waukee?

Based on current rent prices, Williams Pointe and Prairie Crossing" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waukee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Williams Pointe
$1,078/month
688 Sq Ft
Prairie Crossing
$1,418/month
807 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waukee?

Based on current rent prices, Prairie Crossing and Williams Pointe" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waukee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prairie Crossing
$1,418/month
807 Sq Ft
Williams Pointe
$1,078/month
688 Sq Ft

Which Waukee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Waukee with the most apartments available are Prairie Crossing and Williams Pointe" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prairie Crossing
$1,418/month
807 Sq Ft
Williams Pointe
$1,078/month
688 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waukee, IA?

Because the average rent in Waukee is $1,069, you’ll want to make about $3,563 per month or $42,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Brick Towne at Kettlestone

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Waukee, IA 50263

$1,050 - $1,500

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Alice Patricia Apartments

714 NE Alices Rd,
Waukee, IA 50263

$1,195 - $1,425

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191 NW Lexington Dr,
Waukee, IA 50263

$1,099 - $1,549

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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