Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Oshkosh, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oshkosh rent stands today

    Oshkosh, WI rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,199/month. Renters today are paying $59 more per month on average than last year, and rents are at the peak level reached in October 2026.

  • Oshkosh sits 36.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Wisconsin. The city has 140 total rentals, mostly apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $899/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,097/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,695/month in Oshkosh. The bedroom tiers reflect a broad range of options for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Oshkosh

$1,199/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oshkosh is $1,199 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oshkosh

140

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oshkosh rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oshkosh, WI

Average rent prices in Oshkosh have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Oshkosh, WI

Rent prices in Oshkosh vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oshkosh is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshkosh run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$800

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$899

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,097

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,695

12%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oshkosh, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Oshkosh, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oshkosh and Appleton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oshkosh

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,349
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oshkosh, WI is 11% lower than the median rent in Appleton, WI.

Discover rentals in Oshkosh, WI

Oshkosh College Housing - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Oshkosh College Housing

500 Marion Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54901

1–4 beds

0–2 baths

$500–$1,700

502 Amherst Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oshkosh

502 Amherst Avenue - 1

502 Amherst Ave #1, Oshkosh, WI 54901

5 beds

1.5 baths

$550

920 Jackson St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oshkosh

920 Jackson Street - C

920 Jackson St #C, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$800

505 Ceape Avenue - 1 Lower #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

505 Ceape Avenue - 1

505 Ceape Avenue - 1 Lower #1, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$845

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Frequently asked questions for Oshkosh, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Oshkosh rental market.

How much is rent in Oshkosh?

The average rent in Oshkosh is $1,199 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oshkosh?

Average rent prices in Oshkosh have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Oshkosh rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oshkosh is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oshkosh?

To comfortably afford rent in Oshkosh, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oshkosh?

December offers the best rental deals in Oshkosh, with rents running about 9% lower than the peak month of September.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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