Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Oshkosh, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oshkosh rent stands today

    Oshkosh, WI rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,199/month. Renters are paying essentially the same as last month, with rents $11 higher per month on average than last year, a modest increase in this market.

  • Oshkosh sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 148 total rentals and a lower cost of living for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oshkosh rent for $799/month, 1-bedrooms for $899/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,399/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,700/month. The studio rent of $799/month is the lowest median among bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Oshkosh

$1,199/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oshkosh is $1,199 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $751 less per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oshkosh

148

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,147, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Oshkosh run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,145.

Listings

Studio

$799

2%

18%

1 bedroom

$899

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,399

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,700

13%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

2%

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 by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
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

548-550 Bowen St. - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

548-550 Bowen St.

548 Bowen St, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh

2230 Brookview Ct, Oshkosh, WI 54904

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,065

Apartment for rent

1135 Moreland St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

1135 Moreland St #1, Oshkosh, WI 54902

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1217 High Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oshkosh

1217 High Avenue - 2

1217 High Ave #2, Oshkosh, WI 54901

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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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 June 4, 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 2% since last year.

How does Oshkosh rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oshkosh is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $751 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?

Oshkosh, Wisconsin rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $880 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 48% of the market, making them relatively easy to find compared to other unit types.

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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