Rent by ZIP · Waukesha County
Rent in Waukesha, WI 53189
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,370 (-6.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,206 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $1,120 | -4.5% | $963–1,177 | $332 ±$130 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,220 | -5.7% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,334 ±$607 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,460 | -6.2% | $1,233–1,507 | $1,186 ±$78 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,800 | -6.7% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,468 ±$314 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,950 | -7.7% | $1,620–1,980 | $956 ±$446 |
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 53189
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53188 | Waukesha | $1,520 | $1,355 |
| 53190 | Whitewater | $1,170 | $1,054 |
| 53191 | Williams Bay | $1,170 | $959 |
| 53186 | Waukesha | $1,430 | $1,311 |
| 53192 | Wilmot | $1,340 | – |
| 53185 | Waterford | $1,450 | $1,219 |
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.