Oshkosh

Stevens Park residents have numerous shopping and dining options along Main St.
Pilora's Cafe is a laid-back cafe owned by locals located on N Main St in Oshkosh.
Sidewalks provide convenient walking and biking paths for Stevens Park residents.
The Paine Art Center & Gardens is a preserved estate featuring most current exhibitions.
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Oshkosh, WI Area Guide

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.

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Homes were largely built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Menominee South.

Oshkosh Farmers Market features Alley Art Market with unique finds.

Rainbow Park offers a boat launch and docks for water recreation.

The Paine Art Center & Gardens is a preserved estate featuring most current exhibitions.

Sidewalks provide convenient walking and biking paths for Stevens Park residents.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Oshkosh, WI is $1,131 for a studio, $911 for one bedroom, $1,225 for two bedrooms, and $1,703 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oshkosh has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$911/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$2,049/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,495/month
583 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

44 / 100

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

Some Transit

24 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 100

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

Advanced Learning Program

Public

Grades K-8

Shapiro STEM Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

Webster Stanley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Traeger Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Traeger Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Advanced Learning Program

Public

Grades K-8

Tipler Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

South Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Vel Phillips Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

West High

Public

Grades 9-12

North High

Public

Grades 9-12

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 2026.