Last updated on September 4, 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 $1,149/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no change month over month and a modest $96 lower than the previous year in dollar terms.

  • Oshkosh is 39.8% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 156 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $779/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,099/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. Houses rent at a median of $1,600/month while apartments are around $1,099/month, reflecting the inventory composition dominated by apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Oshkosh

$1,149/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oshkosh is $1,149 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $761 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oshkosh

156

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $1,099, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshkosh run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$779

2%

17%

1 bedroom

$895

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,099

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,395

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,600

5%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$779

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

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$1,149
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oshkosh, WI is 18% lower than the median rent in Appleton, WI.

Discover rentals in Oshkosh, WI

510 High Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

510 High Avenue - -

510 High Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh

2230 Brookview Ct, Oshkosh, WI 54904

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,065

Apartment for rent

1135 Moreland St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

1135 Moreland St #2, Oshkosh, WI 54902

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

416 Merritt Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

414/416 Merritt - 2

416 Merritt Ave #2, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 2

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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 $1,149 per month as of August 29, 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 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $761 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 $46,000/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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