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Oswego, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oswego, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ashcroft Place$3,350$2,10515
Prescott Mill Courts$3,500$2,05040
Prescott Mill Crossings$3,500$2,05040

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 $1,025. Fox Pointe Apartments in the Tall Grass neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,449. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oswego apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deville ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,449
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,510
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,525
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsBurnham1BR,1BA$1,702

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oswego, IL

As of July 31, 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 3BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $3,019 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.24
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Garden3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Wilson Pl. / Monroe St.205 Wilson Pl.2BR,1BA$2.05
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsBurnham1BR,1BA$1.92
Covey at Fox Valley ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$2.11
Emblem OswegoA11BR,1BA$2.54
Deville ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$2.42
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio ,1BA$3.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oswego

What type of rentals are currently available in Oswego?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Oswego, IL with pricing that ranges from $990 to $4,001. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oswego ranging from $1,200 to $4,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oswego?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oswego ranges from $1,200 to $4,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,549.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oswego?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oswego range from $1,653 to $4,001, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,899 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,344.

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