Rent by ZIP · Waukesha County
Rent in Waukesha, WI 53188
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,520 (-5.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,268 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,240 | -4% | $1,071–1,309 | $843 ±$184 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,350 | -5.2% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,028 ±$118 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,610 | -5.6% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,355 ±$73 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,980 | -5.6% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,551 ±$299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,000 | $2,150 | -7% | $1,800–2,200 | $1,423 ±$1,059 |
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 53188
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53189 | Waukesha | $1,370 | $1,186 |
| 53186 | Waukesha | $1,430 | $1,311 |
| 53190 | Whitewater | $1,170 | $1,054 |
| 53185 | Waterford | $1,450 | $1,219 |
| 53191 | Williams Bay | $1,170 | $959 |
| 53184 | Walworth | $1,170 | $969 |
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.