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Waukesha Apartments
Last updated March 29 2024 at 6:59 AM

Waukesha, WI
91 Apartments for Rent

Waukesha Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 72,299
Population Density: 2,832.9 people/sq mile
Median Age: 36
Percentage of Family Households: 59%
Median Annual Income: $69,533 / year
Median Rent: $1,032 / month

What locals are saying

You know those old postcards you see with quaint towns on them, maybe some waterfalls or nature in the background? Or those movies that show tree-lined streets? You say to yourself, this can’t be real. Oh, but it is. Welcome to Waukesha.

The idea of living in Wisconsin may conjure up ideas of an abundance of dairy and cheese, Packers fans and cold winters

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Parks and Outdoor Activities

Waukesha Demographics


How diverse is Waukesha?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Waukesha is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Waukesha are White (78.9%), Hispanic Or Latino (13.6%), Two Or More (3.4%), Asian (2.5%), Black Or African American (1.2%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Waukesha residents?

The median age in Waukesha is 36 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Waukesha?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Waukesha is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Waukesha are White (78.9%), Hispanic Or Latino (13.6%), Two Or More (3.4%), Asian (2.5%), Black Or African American (1.2%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Waukesha residents?

The median age in Waukesha is 36 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Waukesha Crime


Overall Crime

Below Average
Overall crime in Waukesha is below average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Low
The level of violent crime in Waukesha is low compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Below Average
The level of property crime in Waukesha is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Waukesha


Elementary Schools

9 /10
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
303 Students
3 Reviews
303
Students
3 Reviews
8 /10
Lowell Elementary School
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
269 Students
4 Reviews
269
Students
4 Reviews
7 /10
Banting Elementary School
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
473 Students
13 Reviews
473
Students
13 Reviews

Middle Schools

6 /10
Butler Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
883 Students
2 Reviews
883
Students
2 Reviews
6 /10
Waukesha Stem Academy
Charter
PK-8
Charter
PK-8
784 Students
32 Reviews
784
Students
32 Reviews
4 /10
Central Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
707 Students
4 Reviews
707
Students
4 Reviews

High Schools

7 /10
West High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,172 Students
8 Reviews
1,172
Students
8 Reviews
6 /10
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
Charter
9-12
Charter
9-12
145 Students
1 Reviews
145
Students
1 Reviews
4 /10
eAchieve Academy Wisconsin
Charter
6-12
Charter
6-12
632 Students
26 Reviews
632
Students
26 Reviews

What Renters Say about Waukesha


Apartment List has released the results for Waukesha from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
80%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
67%
Safety and Crime Rate
63%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
62%
Social Life
62%
Pet Friendliness
60%
Commute Time
59%
Quality of Schools
46%
Weather
42%
Affordability
35%
Public Transit
34%
State and Local Taxes
17%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Waukesha?

Apartment Rentals in Waukesha start at $1,250/month.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Waukesha?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Waukesha?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Waukesha.

How can I find off-campus housing in Waukesha?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Waukesha. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Marquette University, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Medical College of Wisconsin.