The Waukee Brief
Waukee is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in Iowa, and a lot of that growth is new apartments and townhomes, so if you're looking to rent here, you've got newer options than much of the metro. Here's the plain renter's guide: rough ranges for a one or two bedroom, where the apartments cluster, and the costs beyond rent that catch people off guard.
Renting in Waukee generally runs about $1,100 to $1,400 a month for a one-bedroom and roughly $1,400 to $1,700 or more for a two-bedroom, depending on the complex, the age of the building, and included amenities. Because Waukee's rental stock skews newer, rents lean toward the higher end of the metro range. Estimates vary a lot by source, so treat these as ranges and always price the specific unit.
A one-bedroom in Waukee generally runs about $1,100 to $1,400 and a two-bedroom about $1,400 to $1,700 or more; rent figures differ by listing site, so treat these as ranges, not exact quotes, and always price the specific unit:
Newer luxury complexes with pools, gyms, and attached garages sit at the top of those ranges; older or smaller buildings sit lower. For how rent fits the wider budget, see our cost of living in Waukee guide, and always check current listings for a real quote.
Waukee's rentals cluster in the newer growth areas on the west and central sides:
For what each part of town is like, our neighborhoods guide breaks down Kettlestone, Triumph Park, and the downtown core.
Beyond rent, budget for utilities, deposits and fees, monthly pet rent, garage parking if you want it, and renters insurance; rent is only part of the monthly number. Plan for:
A few things that help in a fast-growing market: tour in person before signing, ask what's included versus billed separately, check the commute at your actual rush hour, and read the lease's rules on subletting and lease-breaking. Newer complexes sometimes run move-in specials, so it's worth asking about current promotions. If you're moving from out of town, our full moving to Waukee guide covers schools, the Dallas County setup, commute, and what the town is like.
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A one-bedroom generally runs about $1,100 to $1,400 and a two-bedroom about $1,400 to $1,700 or more, depending on the building and amenities. Because the stock skews newer, rents lean toward the higher end of the metro. Always price the specific unit against current listings.
Mostly around Kettlestone and the west-side growth corridors along Grand Prairie Parkway and Alice's Road, plus newer buildings near University Avenue and Hickman Road. Kettlestone is the walkable, newest option.
For many people, yes: newer buildings, a well-regarded school district, and low crime. It's a car-oriented, fast-growing suburb, so weigh the commute and expect rents toward the higher end of the metro.
Utilities, a security deposit and application/admin/pet fees, monthly pet rent, garage parking if you want it, and renters insurance (usually required and cheap). See our utilities guide.
Practically yes. It's a car-oriented suburb on the west edge of the metro; Kettlestone's mixed-use core is the most walkable pocket, but you'll want a car for most trips.