Average Rent in Oshkosh, WI↑ Rents rising 4.5% YoY

Oshkosh, WI has rental prices ranging from $791/month to $1,582/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $812/month — 42% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $72,873/year, spending $812/month on a 1-bedroom represents 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Oshkosh Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,055/month, Oshkosh ranks #18 most expensive of the 63 cities tracked in Wisconsin — pricier than 71% of all US cities in our data.

The Oshkosh Rental Market

The Oshkosh, WI area has a population of about 171,357 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Oshkosh, WI have risen by $45/month (4.5%) over the past year, from $1,010 to $1,055. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Oshkosh, WI without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $32,480. The local median household income of $72,873 exceeds that threshold by $40,393, making Oshkosh relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Oshkosh, WI is $260,621, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6. With a break-even horizon of approximately 21 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Oshkosh's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are River East ($184,785 median home value), Marina District ($200,214 median home value), Stevens Park ($213,950 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Oshkosh, WI Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Oshkosh?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Oshkosh

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.