Oshkosh, Wisconsin Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Oshkosh, Wisconsin rental market.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Average Apartment Rent

$1,141

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

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As of May 2026

Compared to a year ago, Oshkosh, Wisconsin apartments have recorded a Infinity% rent increase.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Oshkosh $1,134 $1,164 $1,158 $1,166
National $1,732 $1,736 $1,756 $1,749
Oshkosh
National
Mar 2025
$1,134
$1,732
Jul 2025
$1,164
$1,736
Nov 2025
$1,158
$1,756
Mar 2026
$1,166
$1,749

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Average Apartment Rent

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 49.31%, apartments priced Under $1,000 represent the bulk of Oshkosh, Wisconsin rentals, while condos priced $2,000 - $2,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 1.83%.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 11,920
Owner occupied housing units 14,843

Renters take up 45% of Oshkosh, Wisconsin real estate, occupying a total of 11,920 units, while homeowners live in 14,843 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$40,368

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.07

Rental vacancy rate**

6.2%

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 670
1 bed 2,307
2 beds 6,190
3 beds 1,747
4 beds 641
5 or more beds 365

There are 6,190 rentals in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 52%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (3%), amounting to 365 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Oshkosh, Wisconsin homes for rent is 4.1.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 2,980
25 - 34 years 2,902
35 - 44 years 1,274
45 - 54 years 1,142
55 - 59 years 760
60 - 64 years 759
65 - 74 years 1,113
75 - 84 years 596
85 years and over 394

Most condos for rent in Oshkosh, Wisconsin are occupied by residents in the 15 - 24 years age group (25%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (24%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 3,811
Non-Family Households 8,109

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,185
No related children of the householder under 18 9,735

A total of 3,811 apartments for rent in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, or 32% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 18% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,185 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is 2.07.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 645
High school graduate (including equivalency) 3,783
Some college or associate's degree 4,860
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,632

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 22% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 5% of the homes for rent in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 921
Built 2000 - 2009 1,126
Built 1990 - 1999 2,279
Built 1980 - 1989 1,532
Built 1970 - 1979 1,399
Built 1960 - 1969 855
Built 1950 - 1959 534
Built 1940 - 1949 544
Built 1939 or earlier 2,690

The highest share of Oshkosh, Wisconsin apartment rentals, namely 23% or 2,690 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1990 - 1999 (19%, 2,279 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (13%, 1,532 units).

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 1,303
Moved in 2018 to 2020 4,769
Moved in 2010 to 2017 4,606
Moved in 2000 to 2009 896
Moved in 1990 to 1999 269
Moved in 1989 or earlier 77

Median year renter moved into unit 2018

Most Oshkosh, Wisconsin renters (40%) moved in 2018 to 2020, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Oshkosh, Wisconsin condos for rent is 2018.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,551
1 vehicle available 5,616
2 vehicles available 3,631
3 vehicles available 545
4 vehicles available 335
5 or more vehicles available 242

When it comes to transportation options, 47% of Oshkosh, Wisconsin renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 30% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 13% have No vehicle available.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 11,491
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,334
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 220
Walked 390
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 224
Worked at home 551

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 16,181
Moved within same county 4,898
Moved from different county within same state 2,299
Moved from different state 738

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Oshkosh, Wisconsin apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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