How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city), WI?
In Waukesha (Waukesha County, city), WI, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $1,270 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,023 (±$64).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,481 (±$125).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA is $1,263.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $1,093 (±$144)
- 1 bedroom
- $1,023 (±$64)
- 2 bedrooms
- $1,270 (±$56)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,481 (±$125)
Rent by bedroom count in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city)
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,093 (±$144) | $1,158 (±$77) | $923 (±$22) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,023 (±$64) | $1,208 (±$48) | $909 (±$7) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 (±$56) | $1,390 (±$29) | $1,106 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,481 (±$125) | $1,630 (±$105) | $1,290 (±$14) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,383 (±$198) | $1,666 (±$414) | $1,363 (±$32) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,023 (±$64) | $1,060 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 (±$56) | $1,263 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,481 (±$125) | $1,553 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Waukesha (Waukesha County, city)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | — | $1,270 (±$56) | — |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 3.4 mi | $1,308 (±$1,074) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 3.9 mi | $1,705 (±$83) | Higher |
| Town of Brookfield | 4.2 mi | $1,864 (±$117) | Higher |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 5.4 mi | $1,239 (±$80) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Delafield | 5.9 mi | $1,655 (±$320) | Higher |
| Wales | 6.3 mi | $1,583 (±$191) | Higher |
| New Berlin | 6.4 mi | $1,474 (±$87) | Higher |
| Town of Genesee | 6.5 mi | $1,421 (±$154) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city), WI ($1,705), Town of Brookfield, WI ($1,864), Town of Delafield, WI ($1,655).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dousman | $1,370 (±$116) |
| 12 | Muskego | $1,349 (±$139) |
| 13 | Sussex | $1,333 (±$66) |
| 14 | Town of Merton | $1,313 (±$673) |
| 15 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | $1,308 (±$1,074) |
| 16 | Oconomowoc | $1,282 (±$107) |
| 17 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | $1,270 (±$56) |
| 18 | Town of Oconomowoc | $1,257 (±$1,049) |
| 19 | North Prairie | $1,244 (±$153) |
| 20 | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | $1,239 (±$80) |
| 21 | Vernon | $1,204 (±$474) |
| 22 | Hartland | $1,177 (±$99) |
| 23 | Mukwonago | $1,120 (±$26) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Waukesha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city)?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city), WI is $1,023 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city)?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city), WI is $1,270 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city)?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Waukesha (Waukesha County, city), WI is $1,481 (±$125) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukesha city, Wisconsin
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Waukesha city, Wisconsin (place:84250, in state:55).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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