Last updated on August 31, 2026

Average rent in
Oswego, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Oswego

$1,500/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oswego is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oswego

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 8% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Oswego run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

73%

55%

1 bedroom

$1,222

8%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,495

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,600

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,800

18%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

73%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

4%

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 by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oswego, NY is 58% higher than the median rent in Black River, NY.

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

56 Liberty St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oswego

56 Liberty St #A, Oswego, NY 13126

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

131 W Schuyler St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oswego

Schuyler St Single Family Rental

131 W Schuyler St, Oswego, NY 13126

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available Aug 15

Thompsons Manor - Homes for Sale - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Thompsons Manor - Homes for Sale

320 Thompson Rd, Oswego, NY 13126

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

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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 August 29, 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 8% since last year.

How does Oswego rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oswego is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 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?

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).

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