Downtown Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI

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Downtown Oshkosh - Oshkosh, WI

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Your Home on the Water

River Outdoors University Nightlife Events Community Walkable Bicycle-Friendly

Straddling the Fox River and home to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Downtown Oshkosh is as scenic as it is exciting. The Oshkosh Riverwalk, complete with boat docks and benches, is a favorite for walking and jogging. The trail begins at Riverside Park, a popular green space along the river. The downtown shopping district features wide sidewalks framing historic buildings for a walkable, bicycle-friendly destination. One of the sweetest destinations in Downtown Oshkosh is also one of its historic -- Oak's Candy Store opened in 1890. Other historic locations include the Grand Opera House, built in 1883, and the Algoma Avenue, North Main Street, and Washington Avenue Historic Districts.

Downtown Oshkosh is home to a variety of events. The Oshkosh Chalk Walk features a variety of artists creating fantastic artwork on the downtown sidewalks. Other events include the Oshkosh Farmers' Market, the Oshkosh Gallery Walk, and the UnWINEd-Wine Walk. Great destinations for a fun night out include the Backlot Comedy House, Time Community Theater, the Leach Amphitheater, the Sweetwater Performance Center, and the Oshkosh Convention Center.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Oshkosh is $1,148 for a studio, $1,152 for one bedroom, $1,367 for two bedrooms, and $1,459 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Oshkosh has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,148/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 690 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,152/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 985 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,367/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,221 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,459/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buckstaff Planetarium
  • Paine Art Center and Gardens
  • Menominee Park Zoo
  • WIOUWASH State Recreation Trail
  • Winnebago County Community Park

Airports

  • Appleton International

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