Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oswego, IL from $600 (17 Rentals)
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2500 Light Road
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Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living

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Oswego, IL Local Guide

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 | $1,609 | $1,325 | $1,804 |
Cheap Oswego 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,070 | $2,408 |
Cheap Oswego 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,275 | $3,472 |
Cheap Oswego 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $1,653 | $4,001 |
Cheap Oswego 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $3,244 | $3,554 |
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Oswego, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oswego, IL
Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025Current 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 | $3,469 | $1,070 | 64 |
Prescott Mill Courts | $3,469 | $1,200 | 65 |
Prescott Mill Crossings | $3,469 | $1,200 | 65 |
Cheapest Available Oswego Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oswego, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood priced from $1,070. Deville Manor in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. 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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Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Deville Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
The Reserve at Hudson Crossing | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Farmington Lakes Apartments | Hawthorn II | 1BR,1BA | $1,563 |
Springs At Oswego | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,604 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oswego, IL
As of September 09, 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 Ashcroft Place neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Oswego apartment is the 2BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $2,793 with a $2.07 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 | 2BR Garden | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.07 |
Redwood Oswego | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Wilson Pl. / Monroe St. | 277 Monroe St. | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
Deville Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Covey at Fox Valley Apartments | Sanctuary | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Aurora At Summerfield Apartments | Adler | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Farmington Lakes Apartments | Hawthorn II | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Emblem Oswego | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Best Local Schools in Oswego, IL
Churchill Elementary School
Oswego East High School
Plank Junior High
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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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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,570.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oswego?
The cheapest apartment in Oswego is Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Oswego costs $3,469.
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 $450 which is $3,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oswego.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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