Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Oswego, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Oswego

$2,425/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oswego is $2,425 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oswego

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oswego rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oswego, IL

Average rent prices in Oswego have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Oswego, IL

Rent prices in Oswego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oswego is $1,405, whereas a house costs $2,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Oswego run $1,385 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,515.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

No Change

33%

1 bedroom

$1,385

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,750

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,797

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,200

6%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oswego, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Oswego, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oswego and Batavia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oswego

Median rent price$2,425
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oswego, IL is 39% higher than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Oswego, IL

Deville Manor - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

10h ago

7.9

Very good

Deville Manor

110 5th St, Oswego, IL 60543

1–2 beds

1 bath

$747–$1,350

Apartment for rent

1400 Light Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

Apartment for rent

2100 Light Rd #212 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oswego

Residential Lease, Oswego, IL

2100 Light Rd #212, Oswego, IL 60543

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

67 E Van Buren St #FRONT - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Oswego

$1750 Charming Duplex in the Heart of Downtown Oswego

67 E Van Buren St #FRONT, Oswego, IL 60543

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

House for rent

Available Sep 12

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Frequently asked questions for Oswego, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Oswego rental market.

How much is rent in Oswego?

The average rent in Oswego is $2,425 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oswego?

Average rent prices in Oswego have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Oswego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oswego is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oswego?

To comfortably afford rent in Oswego, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oswego?

September offers the lowest rents in Oswego, with prices running about 41% lower than the peak month of June, creating clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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