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Menasha, WI Area Guide

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Central Energetic Friendly Vibrant Active Suburban College Town

Located right in the middle of Wisconsin’s Fox Cities, Menasha is a small city containing the University of Wisconsin Fox Valley. Menasha provides convenient access to Highway 41, allowing residents simple commutes and travels to larger cities such as Appleton, Green Bay, and Milwaukee. Home to a bustling downtown area with numerous restaurants, bars, and unique shops, Menasha offers plenty to explore.

Exploring Menasha isn’t limited to the downtown area. Water-related activities such as kayaking, fishing, and swimming are popular pastimes in Menasha with close proximity to Lake Winnebago, Little Lake Butte des Morts, and the Fox River. Menasha offers miles of trails and parks for even more outdoor adventures. Additional Menasha attractions include Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Barlow Planetarium, and Weis Earth Science Museum.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Menasha, WI is $512 for a studio, $1,062 for one bedroom, $1,210 for two bedrooms, and $1,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menasha has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,062/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$1,610/month
724 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Menasha, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Bikeable

54 / 100

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

Schools

Banta School

Public

Grades K-5

Clovis Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Gegan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Butte des Morts Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Maplewood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Menasha High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
  • Weis Earth Science Museum
  • Barlow Planetarium
  • The Building for Kids
  • Colony Oaks Park

Airports

  • Appleton International
  • Green Bay/Austin Straubel International

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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 2026.