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Oshkosh

Pop. 66,729·46th most expensive in Wisconsin·Oshkosh rents are up 7.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,208/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$757
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Oshkosh · $1,208
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Oshkosh's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,208/mo
Expected by trend
$1,203/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$740
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,325
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,496/yr
At $1,208/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oshkosh, WI is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
66,729
Median income
$62,188
Median age
34.4
Renters
45%
Age distribution
17.3%
33.4%
22.4%
15.4%
Under 1817.3%
18–3433.4%
35–5422.4%
55–6411.5%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
White82.8%
Black5.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian4.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
34%
31.7%
27.3%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma34%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Oshkosh, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$935 → $1,208
up 29.2%
Income
$54,397 → $62,188
up 14.3%
Population
66,694 → 66,729
up 0.1%
Renter share
44.5% → 45%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.2% → 27.3%
+0.1 pts

Rent in Oshkosh, WI has climbed 29.2% since 2022, going from about $935 per month to roughly $1,208 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Oshkosh, WI now reports about $62,188, up from $54,397 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Oshkosh, WI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Oshkosh rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Oshkosh, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oshkosh is $1,208/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,325/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($62,188/yr), Oshkosh ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oshkosh an affordable city for renters?

Oshkosh is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,208/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($62,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oshkosh falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oshkosh?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,208/mo in Oshkosh. The local median household income is $62,188/yr, meaning the typical Oshkosh household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oshkosh?

Rent in Oshkosh has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Oshkosh neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Oshkosh are 54901 ($1,216/mo), and 54902 ($1,222/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Oshkosh is $1,208/mo.

How does Oshkosh rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Oshkosh is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #46 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,208/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oshkosh?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oshkosh ($1,208/mo): Neenah ($983/mo), Kaukauna ($1,116/mo), Menasha ($1,171/mo).

What percentage of Oshkosh residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of Oshkosh households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. Oshkosh leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oshkosh rent compare to the national average?

Oshkosh's median rent of $1,208/mo is $757 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #46 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,208/mo, rent takes ~23% of Oshkosh's median household income ($62,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oshkosh 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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