Studio Apartment Rent in Oshkosh, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oshkosh, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,243 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oshkosh
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oshkosh
Compare Oshkosh's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 5 | Superior | $720 |
| 6 | Wausau | $725 |
| 7 | Appleton | $733 |
| 8 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 9 | Oshkosh (this page) | $740 |
| 10 | Tomah | $740 |
| 11 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 12 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 13 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 14 | Plover | $760 |
| 15 | Green Bay | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 9 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 14 | Middleton | $1,090 |
| 15 | Sun Prairie | $1,080 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oshkosh.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oshkosh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah, WI | 12.3 mi | $880 | +$140 (+19%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 17.5 mi | $760 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Menasha, WI | 19.8 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Appleton, WI | 20.7 mi | $733 | $-7 (-1%) |
| De Pere, WI | 40.8 mi | $880 | +$140 (+19%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 43.5 mi | $750 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Green Bay, WI | 49.5 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| West Bend, WI | 49.9 mi | $860 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Germantown, WI | 60.8 mi | $1,100 | +$360 (+49%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 61.6 mi | $1,030 | +$290 (+39%) |
| Grafton, WI | 62.6 mi | $930 | +$190 (+26%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 65 mi | $1,140 | +$400 (+54%) |
Studio rent in Oshkosh — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oshkosh?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is $740 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,243.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oshkosh?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oshkosh expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oshkosh's studio median of $740 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oshkosh rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 54 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Oshkosh ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oshkosh?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Appleton ($733).