Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Oswego, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Oswego

$2,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oswego is $2,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $455 more per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oswego

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oswego rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,472, whereas a house costs $2,612. 1-bedroom apartments in Oswego run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,555.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

22%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,475

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,275

10%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,340
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oswego, IL is 3% higher than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

Discover rentals in Oswego, IL

Deville Manor - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

7.3

Very good

Deville Manor

110 5th St, Oswego, IL 60543

1–2 beds

1 bath

$747–$1,350

Apartment for rent

111 Harbor Dr Apt D #Apt D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

111 Harbor Dr Apt D #Apt D, Oswego, IL 60543

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

107 Harbor Dr Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

107 Harbor Dr Apt A #Apt A, Oswego, IL 60543

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

1600 Light Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,400 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oswego?

Average rent prices in Oswego have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Oswego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oswego is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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 $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Oswego average around $1,520/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,410/month.

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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