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Last updated on June 1, 2026
Average rent in
Oswego, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 1, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Oswego rent stands today
Oswego, NY rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,445/month. Month over month, rent climbed 3.8%, showing a recent uptick after a year of decline.
Compared to national trends
Oswego sits 25.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 61 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Oswego rent for $425/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month. This range reflects the spread renters face by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses in Oswego command a median rent of $1,700/month, while apartments rent for $1,300/month. This difference shows distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Oswego
$1,445/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Oswego is $1,445 per month as of May 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oswego
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oswego rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oswego, NY
Average rent prices in Oswego have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Oswego run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $425 | 73% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  7% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 8% | 20% |
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 | $1,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$425
Last 30 days
73%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
20%
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
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
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
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oswego, NY is 45% higher than the median rent in Black River, NY.
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15%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
$485
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
101 E 9th St, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
320 Thompson Rd, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oswego
4328 County Route 4 #4, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oswego
5 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oswego
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oswego
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oswego
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
165 W 3rd St #3, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #1, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
25 W Mohawk St #TH, Oswego, NY 13126
3 beds
1 bath
$1,745
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
165 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
165 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Verified
165 W 3rd St #3, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Hall Rd 4618 Co Rt 4 #1, Oswego, NY 13126
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #1, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #1, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
165 W 3rd St #4, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
23 W Mohawk St #3, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
188 W 2nd St #6, Oswego, NY 13126
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 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 $1,445 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oswego?
Average rent prices in Oswego have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $505 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oswego?
Oswego's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, making them the most affordable option in the city. Two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly, matching the overall citywide average across all property types.
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).