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Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Oswego, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oswego rent stands today
Oswego, NY rent rose 3.5% year over year to a current median of $1,398/month. The year-over-year dollar change is negligible, so rents are essentially flat compared to last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 6.5%.
Compared to national trends
Oswego is 26.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a smaller market of 50 total rentals offering accessible pricing for renters. This positions Oswego as a value-oriented metro in the rental landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $712/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,295/month, 2-bedrooms reach $1,522/month, and 3-bedrooms go for $1,612/month. The 4+ bedroom segment has a median rent of $600/month, which differs from other bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Oswego
$1,397/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Oswego is $1,397 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oswego
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oswego rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oswego, NY
Average rent prices in Oswego have decreased by 7% 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, NY
Rent prices in Oswego vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oswego is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Oswego run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $712 |  73% | 66% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 3% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,522 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,612 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $600 | 10% | 34% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oswego, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,625 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$712
Last 30 days
73%
Last year
66%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
34%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oswego, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
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
26%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oswego, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Black River, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,340
8%$1,599
24%$1,762
12%$1,500
24%$2,800
5%$1,982
4%$2,900
10%$1,700
14%$2,114
13%$1,499
10%$1,072
12%$2,252
12%Discover rentals in Oswego, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oswego
7096 7096 Route 104 West - Back #BACK1, Oswego, NY 13126
4 beds
1 bath
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
190 W 8th St, Oswego, NY 13126
3 beds
1 bath
$515–$550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oswego
229 W 7th St #1, Oswego, NY 13126
4 beds
2 baths
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oswego
148 W Schuyler St #1, Oswego, NY 13126
4 beds
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oswego
31 Franklin Ave, Oswego, NY 13126
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oswego
249 W 5th St #103, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #6, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oswego
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
157 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Hall Rd 4618 Co Rt 4 #5, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
131 W 4th St #2, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #7, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Hall Rd 4618 Co Rt 4 #5, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
165 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
157 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
131 W 4th St #2, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
157 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Hall Rd 4618 Co Rt 4 #5, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
131 W 4th St #2, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #7, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $1,397 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oswego?
Average rent prices in Oswego have decreased by 7% 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 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 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 $56,000/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 sees the lowest rent in Oswego, with prices running about 49% lower than July's peak rates, making it the best time to find deals.
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).