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Rental Market Trends in Waunakee, WI

What is the average rent in Waunakee, WI?

$1,481/month

Average Rent

788 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Waunakee, WI is $1,481 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Waunakee rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Waunakee, you can expect to pay about $1,554 per month for a studio, $1,481 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,792 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,346 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,554/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,481/month
788 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,792/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,346/month
1,357 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 Waunakee, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 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 Waunakee, WI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waunakee, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waunakee?

Based on current rent prices, Sixmile Creek and Pleasant View Heights" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waunakee.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sixmile Creek
$1,514/month
871 Sq Ft
Pleasant View Heights
$1,514/month
871 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waunakee?

Based on current rent prices, Sixmile Creek and Pleasant View Heights" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waunakee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sixmile Creek
$1,514/month
871 Sq Ft
Pleasant View Heights
$1,514/month
871 Sq Ft

Which Waunakee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Waunakee with the most apartments available are Sixmile Creek and Pleasant View Heights" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sixmile Creek
$1,514/month
871 Sq Ft
Pleasant View Heights
$1,514/month
871 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Waunakee is $1,481, you’ll want to make about $4,936 per month or $59,232 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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Apartment Averages

Sixmile Creek

Waunakee, WI

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Waunakee, WI

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Apartment communities in Waunakee we think you'll love

Heritage Hills Apartments

Heritage Hills Apartments

110 Breunig Blvd,
Waunakee, WI 53597

$1,370 - $2,595 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Crest Luxury Apartments

The Crest Luxury Apartments

1055 Simon Crestway,
Waunakee, WI 53597

$1,399 - $2,399 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Lamphouse Apartments

Lamphouse Apartments

203 E Main St,
Waunakee, WI 53597

$1,475 - $2,930

Studio - 3 Beds

Paragon Place at Bishops Bay

Paragon Place at Bishops Bay

5240 Bishops Bay Pkwy,
Waunakee, WI 53597

$1,936 - $2,791

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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