Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Oshkosh, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oshkosh rent stands today

    Oshkosh, WI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,199/month. Renters are paying $104 less per month on average than last year.

  • Oshkosh is 38.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 146 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $799/month, 1-bedrooms for $899/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,127/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,458/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,698/month in Oshkosh. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Oshkosh fell by 29.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This segment's decline contrasts with stability in other bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Oshkosh

$1,199/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oshkosh is $1,199 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $746 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oshkosh

146

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oshkosh rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same 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 $1,149, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshkosh run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$799

9%

7%

1 bedroom

$899

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,127

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,457

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,697

2%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,127

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,457

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

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 by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oshkosh, WI is 14% lower than the median rent in Appleton, WI.

Discover rentals in Oshkosh, WI

1125 Moreland St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

1125 Moreland Street - 3

1125 Moreland St #3, Oshkosh, WI 54902

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

1860 Evans Street - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.2

Very good

1860 Evans Street

1860 Evans St, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh

2230 Brookview Ct, Oshkosh, WI 54904

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,065

Apartment for rent

1014 Wright St - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.4

Very good

1014 Wright St

1014 Wright St, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oshkosh?

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

How does Oshkosh rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oshkosh is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $746 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oshkosh average around $880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.

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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