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Rental Market Trends in Waukesha, WI

What is the average rent in Waukesha, WI?

$1,237/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Waukesha, WI is $1,237 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Waukesha more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waukesha, you can expect to pay about $1,125 per month for a studio, $1,237 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,512 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,996 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,125/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,237/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,512/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,996/month
1,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waukesha, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $29 more 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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Rent Ranges in Waukesha, WI
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waukesha, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waukesha?

Based on current rent prices, Westgrove, Blackstone Ridge and Singing Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waukesha.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westgrove
$1,139/month
713 Sq Ft
Blackstone Ridge
$1,139/month
713 Sq Ft
Singing Hills
$1,319/month
727 Sq Ft
Downtown Waukesha
$1,387/month
757 Sq Ft
Tallgrass
$1,626/month
883 Sq Ft
Horeb Heights
$1,636/month
810 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waukesha?

Based on current rent prices, Horeb Heights, Tallgrass and Downtown Waukesha are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waukesha.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Horeb Heights
$1,636/month
810 Sq Ft
Tallgrass
$1,626/month
883 Sq Ft
Downtown Waukesha
$1,387/month
757 Sq Ft
Singing Hills
$1,319/month
727 Sq Ft
Westgrove
$1,139/month
713 Sq Ft
Blackstone Ridge
$1,139/month
713 Sq Ft

Which Waukesha neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Waukesha with the most apartments available are Downtown Waukesha, Tallgrass and Singing Hills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waukesha
$1,387/month
757 Sq Ft
Tallgrass
$1,626/month
883 Sq Ft
Singing Hills
$1,319/month
727 Sq Ft
Horeb Heights
$1,636/month
810 Sq Ft
Westgrove
$1,139/month
713 Sq Ft
Blackstone Ridge
$1,139/month
713 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waukesha, WI?

Because the average rent in Waukesha is $1,237, you’ll want to make about $4,123 per month or $49,476 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Waukesha, WI is 0.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Waukesha is 5.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,125 - $1,996. You can expect to pay 0.9% more for groceries, 6.0% less for utilities, and 2.4% more for transportation.

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Waukesha, WI

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Village at Fox River

Village at Fox River

2601 Elkhart Dr,
Waukesha, WI 53189

$1,325 - $2,400

Studio - 2 Beds

Willow Creek

Willow Creek

2420 Parklawn Dr,
Waukesha, WI 53186

$1,175 - $1,685

1-2 Beds

West Grove on the Lake

West Grove on the Lake

2105 Kensington Dr,
Waukesha, WI 53188

$1,160 - $2,100

1-3 Beds

The Meadows Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

2400 Springdale Rd,
Waukesha, WI 53186

$1,205 - $1,735

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Waukesha, WI

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Joseph Property Development
  • 24

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  • 1,856

    Units

  • 11

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3 Communities in Waukesha
Thomson Companies
Thomson Companies
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,604

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

3 Communities in Waukesha
MLG Asset Management LLC
MLG Asset Management LLC
  • 51

    Communities

  • 10,584

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

2 Communities in Waukesha
Oakbrook Corporation
Oakbrook Corporation
  • 52

    Communities

  • 5,046

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

2 Communities in Waukesha
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Mandel Group
  • 23

    Communities

  • 4,611

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

2 Communities in Waukesha
Metropolitan Associates
Metropolitan Associates
  • 31

    Communities

  • 4,142

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

2 Communities in Waukesha
Wimmer Communities
Wimmer Communities
  • 25

    Communities

  • 4,021

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Waukesha
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LCM Funds Real Estate, LLC
  • 10

    Communities

  • 820

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

2 Communities in Waukesha

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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