Average Rent in Oswego, IL

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Current Versus Historical Oswego, IL Rents

Oswego rentals average $1,600 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-14.14%) year-over-year from $1,194 to $1,025. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $394 (-19.76%) year-over-year from $1,994 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $570 (-20.22%) year-over-year from $2,820 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $182 (7.01%) year-over-year from $2,591 to $2,773. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (8.53%) year-over-year from $3,225 to $3,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$26.48	$1,600	$1,994 (-19.76%)	$1,994 (-19.76%)
2 BR	$20.49	$2,250	$2,820 (-20.22%)	$2,824 (-20.34%)
3 BR	$18.66	$2,773	$2,591 (7.01%)	$2,366 (17.19%)
4+ BR	$15.56	$3,500	$3,225 (8.53%)	$2,498 (40.09%)

Historical Rents in Oswego, IL

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Top Cities Near Oswego

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Oswego. The average rent in Oswego is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Aurora, IL, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Oswego, IL is Plainfield, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare Oswego, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.22% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Oswego, IL are about 4.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Oswego, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Aurora, IL	$1,213	$1,796	$2,199	$2,400
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,350	$2,600
Plainfield, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,400	$3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Oswego

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Oswego. One neighborhood in the area is Far East. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Oswego, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Oswego, IL is currently around $2,204 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Oswego's average rent, which is actually $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Oswego, Far East has the most affordable average rent at $2,204 per month. Whereas, at $2,204 average rent per month, Far East is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Oswego. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,199	$2,204

Top Counties Near Oswego

There are a total of 3 counties located by Oswego, IL. Some of these counties include Naperville, IL, Oswego, IL, and Wheatland, Naperville, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Naperville, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,424. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Oswego, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Oswego, IL is 3.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Oswego, IL is 4.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Naperville, IL	$1,488	$1,810	$2,350	$2,424
Oswego, IL	N/A	$1,550	$1,695	$2,600
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Oswego

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Oswego, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,416. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60504, Aurora, IL at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,433 per month is 60563, Naperville, IL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Oswego, IL is $1,834 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,299 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Oswego, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60504, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,869	$2,199	$2,400
60563, Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,400	$2,433

Frequently Asked Questions - Oswego Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Oswego, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Oswego, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Oswego, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Oswego, IL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Oswego, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $26.48. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oswego.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Oswego, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $20.49. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Oswego.

How have rent prices in Oswego, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Oswego, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Oswego, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Oswego, IL is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.