
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oswego County, NY from $400 (19 Rentals)
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1 John St, Unit A, Unit A

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47 W Bridge St, Unit 1 upstairs, Unit 1 upstairs

660 County Rte 1

Deerfield Estates

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162 E 2nd St, Unit 2 - Upper Front, Unit 2 - Upper Front
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160 E 2nd St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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11 John St, Unit 11 John street back apt.3, Unit 11 John street back apt.3

4618 Hall Rd

Rose May Manor

99 1/2 Ellen St

16 Kimberly Ln
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331 W 5th St, Unit 1

255 W 5th St

3276 Main St, Unit 1

Gilberts Grove

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Oswego County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oswego County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego County Studio Apartments | $1,023 | $875 | $1,250 |
| Oswego County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $500 | $2,400 |
| Oswego County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $999 | $4,500 |
| Oswego County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $500 | $2,500 |
| Oswego County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $674 | $625 | $709 |
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Cheapest Available Oswego County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oswego County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Deerfield Estates priced from $800. 4618 Hall Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oswego County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Estates | 1 BedRooms | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 4618 Hall Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Rose May Manor | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 99 1/2 Ellen St | 99 1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 16 Kimberly Ln | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oswego County, NY
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oswego County area is the $0.32 price per square foot 175 Model at 173 W 5th St in the starting from $600. The second greatest value Oswego County apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Stevedore Lofts starting at $1,975 with a $1.41 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oswego County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 W 5th St | 175 | 3BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| Stevedore Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 166 W 4th St | rear | 3BR,1BA | $0.42 |
| 49 Lincoln Ave, Unit 49 Lincoln Avenue | 49 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 12 Airport Rd, Unit 8-4 | 12 Airport Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 285 1/4 Walnut St, Unit Apt B | 285 1/4 Walnut St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Lakeside Commons | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 16 Kimberly Ln | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Deerfield Estates | 2 BedRooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 160 E 2nd St, Unit 2 | 160 E 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oswego County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oswego County?
The cheapest apartment in Oswego County is Deerfield Estates which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Oswego County costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oswego County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Oswego County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oswego County?
Cheap apartments in Oswego County have an average cost of $434 which is $1,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oswego County.
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