What is the average apartment size in Oshkosh?

The average size for a Oshkosh, WI apartment is 951 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Oshkosh?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Oshkosh is $1,340 per month, a 17.02% increase from last years average of $1,145.

What is the average apartment size in Oshkosh?

The typical apartment in Oshkosh offers about 951 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Oshkosh, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Oshkosh?

The typical rent budget in Oshkosh ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oshkosh?

In Oshkosh, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Oshkosh is $1,340, a 17.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,145.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $1,167, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,376 offer 1,012 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,260 sq ft) for $1,718, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Oshkosh, WI

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,340	951 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,167	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,376	1,012 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,718	1,260 sq. ft.

Oshkosh, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Oshkosh, WI have increased by 17.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,145 to $1,340.

What's the typical rent budget in Oshkosh, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Oshkosh, WI (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Oshkosh, WI?

12,357 or 45% of the households in Oshkosh, WI are renter-occupied while 15,094 or 55% are owner-occupied.

How Oshkosh Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oshkosh	$1,340
Madison	$1,847
Milwaukee	$1,639
La Crosse	$1,277
Appleton	$1,334
Brookfield	$1,917
Neenah	$1,403
Middleton	$1,656
Waukesha	$1,490
Wauwatosa	$1,740
Hudson	$1,512
Kaukauna, WI	$1,291
Menasha, WI	$1,285

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Oshkosh apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.