Oshkosh

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Oshkosh, WI

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City festivals and Lake Winnebago adventures – this is Oshkosh!

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Located along the western shore of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh combines waterfront living with a rich cultural heritage. As "Wisconsin's Event City," this community of about 67,000 residents offers housing options throughout its diverse neighborhoods, from downtown's historic buildings to residential areas near the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus. One-bedroom units average $819 per month, while two-bedroom homes typically rent for $1,091. The rental market shows a 2.8% annual increase, positioning Oshkosh as an economical alternative to Wisconsin's larger metropolitan areas.

Menominee Park spans 109 acres along the lakeshore, featuring a zoo and serving as a central gathering spot for community events. Downtown, the Fox River flows past the Leach Amphitheater, home to summer concerts and festivals. The city's transformation from its early lumber industry days to an aviation center is celebrated during the EAA AirVenture, which transforms the regional airport into the world's busiest airfield during its week-long summer event. The restored 1883 Grand Opera House anchors the arts district, while the Paine Art Center and Gardens showcases Tudor Revival architecture and meticulously maintained grounds. The downtown district features local shops, restaurants, and art galleries, while residential neighborhoods throughout the city offer proximity to parks and schools.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Oshkosh, WI is $1,100 for a studio, $886 for one bedroom, $1,193 for two bedrooms, and $1,710 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oshkosh has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$886/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$1,834/month
1,072 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

24

Some Transit

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

47

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Traeger Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

Lakeside Green Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

243 Students

Webster Stanley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

207 Students

Shapiro STEM Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

202 Students

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

345 Students

Traeger Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

431 Students

Tipler Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

341 Students

Vel Phillips Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

453 Students

South Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

327 Students

Webster Stanley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

335 Students

West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,627 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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Living in Oshkosh

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 November 2025.