Oswego, State University of New York

Oswego, NY

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Oswego, State University of New York - Oswego, NY Area Guide

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Oswego State University of New York was founded in 1861 as a teacher training school. Now offering more than 110 diverse programs of study, SUNY Oswego maintains a close-knit atmosphere where students are able to form quality relationships with each other as well as caring faculty members. Oswego produces wise and empowered graduates ready to pursue meaningful lives as productive, responsible citizens. Stretched across a scenic 690-acre lakeside campus, Oswego is nearby numerous lofts, apartments, and townhomes available for rent. Access to Route 104 also makes commuting and traveling from campus simple. Oswego campus life pulses with a variety of student organizations, events, Lakers athletic games, career resources, and service opportunities. Historic attractions, museums, and parks abound just off campus. Outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful as well, with convenience to Lake Ontario and the Oswego River. Destinations located within a four-hour drive of Oswego include Syracuse, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal, and New York City.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oswego, NY is $1,697 for a studio, $1,104 for one bedroom, $1,157 for two bedrooms, and $929 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oswego has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,697/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,104/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 896 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,157/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 520 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $929/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Kingsford Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

397 Students

Charles E Riley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

390 Students

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

319 Students

Leighton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

Oswego Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

572 Students

Buccaneer Jr/Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-11

58 Students

Oswego High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,078 Students

Buccaneer Jr/Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-11

58 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • H. Lee White Marine Museum
  • Sterling Nature Center
  • Battle Island State Park

Airports

  • Syracuse Hancock International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.