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1055 Simon Crestway,
Waunakee, WI 53597
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Rental Market Trends in Waunakee, WI
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Waunakee, WI is $1,475/month.
Rent in Waunakee is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,475/month
Average Rent
786 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.6%
Change / Year
123
Available Apartments
Waunakee rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Waunakee average $1,430 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Waunakee average $1,475 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Waunakee average $1,821 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Waunakee average $2,425 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Waunakee, WI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Waunakee, WI
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waunakee, WI?
Because the average rent in Waunakee is $1,475, you’ll want to make about $4,916 per month or $58,992 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.
How does Waunakee, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Waunakee, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Waunakee Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Deforest
Avg Rent: $1,594/month
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Maple Bluff
Avg Rent: $1,672/month
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De Forest
Avg Rent: $1,274/month
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Middleton
Avg Rent: $1,540/month
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Madison
Avg Rent: $1,519/month
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Windsor
Avg Rent: $1,474/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Waunakee?
The average rent in Waunakee is $1,475 per month, which is 11.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Waunakee?
Rents in Waunakee, WI are decreasing, with prices down 0.6% year-over-year and $9 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Waunakee?
In Waunakee, WI, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.