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Cheapest Available Oswego Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oswego, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 172 W 4th St. in the Oswego County neighborhood priced from $850. 129 W Fourth St in the Oswego County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oswego apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
172 W 4th St.172 W 4th St. - 41BR,1BA$850
129 W Fourth St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
157 W 3rd St1B 1BA1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oswego, NY

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oswego area is the $0.32 price per square foot 175 Model at 173 W 5th St in the in the Oswego County neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Oswego apartment is the 49 W. Schuyler St. - 2-A Model at 49 W. Schuyler St. starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Oswego County 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.
173 W 5th St1753BR,2BA$0.32
49 W. Schuyler St.49 W. Schuyler St. - 2-A4BR,2BA$1.53
116 West 4th Street116 West 4th Street - 23BR,1BA$1.10
166 W 4th Strear3BR,1BA$0.42
188 W 2nd St3B 1BA3BR,1BA$1.41
76 W Mohawk St, Unit 176 W Mohawk St3BR,1BA$0.46
171 W 1st St171 W 1st St1BR,1BA$1.20
Lakeside CommonsSpruce2BR,2BA$1.07
129 W Fourth St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
172 W 4th St.172 W 4th St. - 31BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oswego

What type of rentals are currently available in Oswego?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Oswego, NY with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,500. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oswego ranging from $550 to $3,500.

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 $550 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,784.

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 $550 to $1,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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