What is the average apartment size in Waukee?

The average size for a Waukee, IA apartment is 995 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Waukee?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Waukee is $1,361 per month, a 2.64% decrease from last year’s average of $1,398.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Waukee?

In Waukee, studios rent for $926 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,107 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,444 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,597 per month

What is the average apartment size in Waukee?

The typical apartment in Waukee offers about 995 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Waukee?

Studio apartments in Waukee average 455 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 678 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,077 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,333 sq. ft.

Waukee, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Waukee?

The typical rent budget in Waukee ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Waukee?

In Waukee, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Waukee is $1,361, a 2.64% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,398.

Studio Apartments at $926 offer the most budget-friendly option with 455 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,107, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,444 offer 1,077 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,333 sq ft) for $1,597, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Waukee, IA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,361	995 sq. ft.
Studio	$926	455 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,107	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,444	1,077 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,597	1,333 sq. ft.

Waukee, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Waukee, IA have decreased by 2.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,398 to $1,361.

What's the typical rent budget in Waukee, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Waukee, IA (60%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Waukee, IA?

3,266 or 31% of the households in Waukee, IA are renter-occupied while 7,386 or 69% are owner-occupied.

Access comprehensive real estate data and information on Yardi Matrix

How Waukee Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Waukee	$1,361
Des Moines	$1,090
West Des Moines	$1,237
Davenport	$1,007
Ankeny	$1,366
Council Bluffs	$1,251
Ames	$1,333
Iowa City	$1,527
Clinton	$1,372
Johnston, IA	$1,352
Grimes, IA	$1,278
Urbandale, IA	$1,030
Altoona, IA	$1,281
Indianola, IA	$969
Norwalk, IA	$1,159
Pleasant Hill, IA	$989
Clive, IA	$1,220

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Waukee apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.