Rent by ZIP · Waukesha County
Rent in Waukesha, WI 53186
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (-2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,229 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,120 | 0% | $1,008–1,232 | $1,227 ±$147 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,220 | -1.6% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,038 ±$61 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,460 | -2.1% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,311 ±$71 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,800 | -2.2% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,460 ±$268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,950 | -3.6% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,494 ±$731 |
Small Area FMRs for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,263.
What renters pay in 53186
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53185 | Waterford | $1,450 | $1,219 |
| 53184 | Walworth | $1,170 | $969 |
| 53188 | Waukesha | $1,520 | $1,355 |
| 53183 | Wales | $1,580 | $1,583 |
| 53189 | Waukesha | $1,370 | $1,186 |
| 53182 | Union Grove | $1,350 | $1,146 |
Fair Market Rents across Waukesha County, WI · All WI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.