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Rental Market Trends in Oswego, NY

What is the average rent in Oswego, NY?

$1,086/month

Average Rent

441 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Oswego, NY is $1,086 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Oswego more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Oswego, you can expect to pay about $1,693 per month for a studio, $1,086 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,141 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $929 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,693/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,086/month
441 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,141/month
880 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$929/month
520 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,759/month
801 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,855/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oswego, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.3%, which averages out to $48 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oswego, NY
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oswego, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oswego, NY?

Because the average rent in Oswego is $1,086, you’ll want to make about $3,620 per month or $43,440 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.

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Oswego, NY

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Lakeside Commons

7112 NY-104,
Oswego, NY 13126

$635 - $999

2-6 Beds

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Market House Apartments at Old City Hall

159 Water St,
Oswego, NY 13126

$2,000 - $4,500

1-2 Beds

157 W 3rd St

157 W 3rd St

157 W 3rd St,
Oswego, NY 13126

$1,195 - $1,495

1-2 Beds

4618 Hall Rd

4618 Hall Rd

4618 Hall Rd,
Oswego, NY 13126

$1,195

1 Bed

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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