Average rent in Oswego, Chicago
The median asking rent in Oswego is $1,799 a month and the average is $1,952, based on 53 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,762 for a 1 bedroom, $2,329 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 35% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Oswego rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,762 | $1,769 | $1,682–$1,853 | 769 | 35 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,329 | $2,307 | $2,196–$2,401 | 1,173 | 18 |
| All sizes | $1,799 | $1,952 | 53 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Oswego compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | $1,799 | n/a | $1,762 | $2,329 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Oswego?
The median asking rent in Oswego is $1,799 a month and the average is $1,952, based on 53 apartments available in 2 buildings as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,762 for a 1 bedroom, $2,329 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Oswego?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Oswego is $1,762 a month, ranging from $1,682 to $1,853 across 35 available units, with an average size of 769 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Oswego?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Oswego is $2,329 a month, ranging from $2,196 to $2,401 across 18 available units, with an average size of 1,173 square feet.
Is Oswego more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Oswego is $1,799. That is 35% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.