Last updated on July 16, 2026

Average rent in
Oswego, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oswego rent stands today

    Oswego, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, with rents currently at the peak level for this market.

  • Compared to national trends

    Oswego sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 69 total rentals offering a mix of apartments and houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Oswego rent for $425/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,030/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,375/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Oswego

$1,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oswego is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oswego

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oswego rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oswego, NY

Average rent prices in Oswego have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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, NY

Rent prices in Oswego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oswego is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Oswego run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$425

73%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,030

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,375

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

1%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$425

Last 30 days

73%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oswego, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?

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

Oswego

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oswego, NY is 20% higher than the median rent in Black River, NY.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Black River

$1,250

decreased by12%
Last year
Brewerton

$2,390

decreased by13%
Last year
Canandaigua

$1,800

decreased by2%
Last year
Cicero

$1,872

decreased by14%
Last year
Clay

$2,600

decreased by7%
Last year
Fairport

$2,100

increased by12%
Last year

Discover rentals in Oswego, NY

7096 7096 Route 104 West - Back #BACK1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

7096 Route 104 West - Back 1

7096 7096 Route 104 West - Back #BACK1, Oswego, NY 13126

4 beds

1 bath

$485

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

218 W 4th St #FULL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oswego

218 W 4th St - Full House

218 W 4th St #FULL, Oswego, NY 13126

2 beds

1 bath

$975

House for rent

Available Jul 6

4328 County Routeapt - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

4328 County Route 4 #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

4328 County Route 4 - Apt 4

4328 County Route 4 #4, Oswego, NY 13126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

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Frequently asked questions for Oswego, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Oswego rental market.

How much is rent in Oswego?

The average rent in Oswego is $1,500 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oswego?

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

How does Oswego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oswego is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oswego?

To comfortably afford rent in Oswego, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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 $1,080/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,430/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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