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137 Dorset Ave,
Oswego, IL 60543
3 Beds | $3,001 - $4,601
Rental Market Trends in Oswego, IL
What is the average rent in Oswego, IL?
$1,820/month
Average Rent
743 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Oswego, IL is $1,820 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Oswego rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Oswego, you can expect to pay about $1,743 per month for a studio, $1,820 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,326 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,190 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Oswego, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.8%, which averages out to $106 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Oswego, IL
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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22%
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78%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oswego?
Based on current rent prices, Prescott Mill, Steeplechase at Churchill Club and Churchill Club are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oswego.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oswego?
Based on current rent prices, Churchill Club, Steeplechase at Churchill Club and Prescott Mill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Oswego.
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Which Oswego neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Oswego with the most apartments available are Churchill Club, Prescott Mill and Steeplechase at Churchill Club .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oswego, IL?
Because the average rent in Oswego is $1,820, you’ll want to make about $6,066 per month or $72,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Oswego, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Oswego, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.