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University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI

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The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh began as a teacher-training school in 1871 and has since developed into a premier institution for higher education. Part of the robust University of Wisconsin system, UW Oshkosh provides students with a high-quality liberal education preparing them to become successful leaders in a diverse and global society. Faculty and staff commit to innovative teaching, research, economic development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement to create a more sustainable future for everyone. Located between Green Bay and Milwaukee, Oshkosh offers a variety of apartments and houses available for rent near the UWO campus. Housing options situated east of the Fox River are particularly convenient to campus, although access to U.S. 45 and I-41 make longer commutes feasible. More than 160 student clubs and organizations, cultural events, intramural teams, and NCAA Division III Titan athletics keep UW Oshkosh rich with activity. The surrounding area offers cultural amenities such as Paine Art Center and Gardens and the Grand Opera House in addition to outdoor recreation at Lake Winnebago and numerous local trails. Several larger cities are less than a three-hour drive away, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Oshkosh, WI is $1,171 for a studio, $941 for one bedroom, $1,231 for two bedrooms, and $1,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oshkosh has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 515 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,171/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $941/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 921 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,231/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,182 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,660/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Advanced Learning Program

Public

Grades K-8

60 Students

Webster Stanley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

573 Students

Traeger Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

Traeger Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

Lakeside Green Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

243 Students

Traeger Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

431 Students

Traeger Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

431 Students

Advanced Learning Program

Public

Grades K-8

60 Students

Tipler Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

341 Students

Tipler Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

341 Students

West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,627 Students

West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,623 Students

North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

North High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

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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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.