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Oshkosh, WI

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City festivals and Lake Winnebago adventures – this is Oshkosh!

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Like any big- to medium-sized city, Oshkosh has a lot of different opportunities when it comes to renting an apartment. From the business centers to residential areas, you can find apartments suited for every taste and budget.

Oshkosh has put a new renewed focus on cultural attractions in the past few years. This has increased the number of entertainment and cultural venues in the area. The Leach Amphitheater on the Fox River hosts weekly outdoor concerts and events during the summer months. Residents also enjoy spending time at Lake Winnebago, the ideal natural retreat for boating and kayaking.

The Grand Opera House is located in Downtown Oshkosh, just minutes from Becket’s riverfront patio and Cranky Pats Pizza shop. The city is home to a number of festivals like Sawdust Days, which is held at Menominee Park. Locals love celebrating all things country music at the 5-day Country USA Festival.

Near the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus, students and faculty alike enjoy drinks at Kelly’s bar. It’s been a staple for nightlife, and it hosts the bi-annual Beer Garden Festival. Locals can easily commute around Oshkosh thanks to seven major roadways and GO Transit bus services.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oshkosh, WI is $1,113 for a studio, $826 for one bedroom, $1,071 for two bedrooms, and $1,552 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oshkosh has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$826/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$1,995/month
1,058 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lakeside Green Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

243 Students

6
out of 10

Webster Stanley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

207 Students

6
out of 10

Traeger Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

5
out of 10

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

345 Students

5
out of 10

Shapiro STEM Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

202 Students

5
out of 10

Traeger Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

431 Students

9
out of 10

Tipler Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

341 Students

7
out of 10

South Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

327 Students

4
out of 10

Vel Phillips Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

453 Students

3
out of 10

Webster Stanley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

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West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,627 Students

6
out of 10

North High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Appleton International

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Transportation

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There are seven major highways that intersect with Oshkosh. This makes it easy for anyone with a car to get where they are going with no trouble, as access to the highways entering and leaving town is available throughout the city.

The Oshkosh Transit System runs the city's public buses, with nine routes that run from dawn to dusk Monday through Saturday. Wittman Regional Airport no longer has commercial service as it once did. However, it is the home of the yearly AirVenture Air Show and Expo.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.