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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oswego?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Oswego Studio Apartments | $1,629 | $1,475 | $1,735 |
Cheap Oswego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,200 | $2,305 |
Cheap Oswego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,300 | $3,050 |
Cheap Oswego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $1,653 | $4,601 |
Cheap Oswego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $2,315 | $3,487 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oswego, IL
Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025Current apartment rentals in the Oswego, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oswego Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Ashcroft Place | $3,289 | $1,300 | 58 |
Prescott Mill Courts | $3,700 | $1,200 | 97 |
Prescott Mill Crossings | $3,700 | $1,200 | 97 |
Cheapest Available Oswego Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oswego, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Deville Manor in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood priced from $577. The Reserve at Hudson Crossing in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oswego apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Deville Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $577 |
The Reserve at Hudson Crossing | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,449 |
Springs At Oswego | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Lakeview Residences | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oswego, IL
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oswego area is the $2.24 price per square foot Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Oswego apartment is the 3BR Vista Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $2,798 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oswego apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Home at Ashcroft | Douglas BF | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing | 3BR Vista | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
Farmington Lakes Apartments | Willow II | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
213 E Washington St | 213 E Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Aurora At Summerfield Apartments | DaVinci | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Deville Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Covey at Fox Valley Apartments | Sanctuary | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Springs At Oswego | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Lakeview Residences | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Best Local Schools in Oswego, IL
Southbury Elementary School
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Getting Around Oswego, IL
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oswego Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oswego?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oswego is under $2,008.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oswego?
The cheapest apartment in Oswego is Deville Manor which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Oswego costs $3,563.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oswego?
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 42 regular apartments in Oswego 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?
Cheap apartments in Oswego have an average cost of $477 which is $3,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oswego.
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