Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oshkosh, WI from $400 (116 Rentals)

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616A Ohio St, Unit A
$770
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$770
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616A Ohio St, Unit A

616A Ohio StOshkosh, WI 54902
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600 Ohio St, Unit C
$825
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$825
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$825
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600 Ohio St, Unit C

600 Ohio StOshkosh, WI 54902
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property at 612 Ohio St

$895

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$895
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$895

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612 Ohio St

OshkoshWI54902
property at 840 Jackson St

$950 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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840 Jackson St

OshkoshWI54901

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708 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #3
$1,099
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$1,099
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708 W Lincoln Ave, Unit #3

708 W Lincoln AveOshkosh, WI 54901
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422 W 17th Ave, Unit 2
$1,150
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$1,150
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422 W 17th Ave, Unit 2

422 W 17th AveOshkosh, WI 54902
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111 Fulton Ave
$1,150 - $1,250
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$1,150 - $1,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

111 Fulton Ave

111 Fulton AveOshkosh, WI 54901
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property at 140 High Ave

$1,150

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140 High Ave

OshkoshWI54901
property at 500 Marion Rd

$1,170

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

500 Marion Rd

OshkoshWI54901

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oshkosh, WI

Pricing Updated: 08/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Oshkosh, WI area range in price from $450 to $6,744 with an overall median price of $1,395. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oshkosh Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Oshkosh$1,395$45066

Cheapest Available Oshkosh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oshkosh, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairview Apartments priced from $699. Cabrini School Lofts in the Downtown Oshkosh neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $756. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oshkosh apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Cabrini School Lofts1 Bedroom 1BR,1BA$756
Fairway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$769
Titan Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
Maple Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Fleur de Lis Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Cedar Creek Apartments-Oshkosh2240 Bldg - 2Bed - 1Bath2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oshkosh, WI

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oshkosh area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1433 Witzel Ave Model at 1433 Witzel Ave, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Oshkosh apartment is the 818 Scott Ave Model at 818 Scott Ave starting at $795 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Oshkosh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oshkosh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1433 Witzel Ave, Unit 21433 Witzel Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.88
818 Scott Ave818 Scott Ave1BR,1BA$0.72
Fair Acre Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.92
422 W 17th Ave, Unit 2422 W 17th Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Country ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
616A Ohio St, Unit A616A Ohio St1BR,1BA$0.96
600 Ohio St, Unit C600 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.03
Maple Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Fairway Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Fairview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Oshkosh Overview

Oshkosh, WI, sits along Lake Winnebago's eastern shore, halfway between the Fox Cities and Fond du Lac, in Winnebago County. O-Town is a friendly place with lots of outdoor recreation year-round and great nightlife downtown. There are plenty of affordable apartments in Oshkosh, WI making it a nice place to raise a family. Not only that, it's got some of the easiest commutes in the country and rich history with lots of local culture to explore.á

Why live in Oshkosh, WI?

Oshkosh ranksánumber three in the nationáfor working parents. With an easy commute and plenty of outdoor activities year-round, it's plain to see why young parents want to raise their families in this beautiful region. It's also a lovely place to retire with public transportation options and lots of local culture, and great dining. Not only that, but young professionals thrive here as well, with plenty of nightlife, a good economy, and lots of activities for singles.

Oshkosh, WI
Population: 66,729

Ranked #553

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oshkosh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oshkosh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oshkosh is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oshkosh?

The cheapest apartment in Oshkosh is Fairview Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Oshkosh costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oshkosh?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Oshkosh that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oshkosh?

Cheap apartments in Oshkosh have an average cost of $196 which is $1,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oshkosh.

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