Studio Apartment Rent in Waukesha, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waukesha, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,490 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waukesha
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waukesha
Compare Waukesha's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waukesha.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waukesha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WI | 8.9 mi | $1,410 | +$365 (+35%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,140 | +$95 (+9%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 15.7 mi | $1,035 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Germantown, WI | 17.1 mi | $1,100 | +$55 (+5%) |
| Franklin, WI | 18.9 mi | $1,130 | +$85 (+8%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 18.9 mi | $1,147 | +$102 (+10%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 20.1 mi | $916 | $-129 (-12%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 21.7 mi | $734 | $-311 (-30%) |
| Glendale, WI | 23.2 mi | $1,411 | +$366 (+35%) |
| West Bend, WI | 26.1 mi | $860 | $-185 (-18%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 26.1 mi | $1,200 | +$155 (+15%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 26.5 mi | $770 | $-275 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Waukesha — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waukesha?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waukesha, Wisconsin is $1,045 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,490.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waukesha?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,800 ($3,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waukesha expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waukesha's studio median of $1,045 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waukesha rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Waukesha ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waukesha?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wauwatosa ($1,035), Milwaukee ($916), Brown Deer ($734).