1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oswego, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oswego, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,415 and +4% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oswego
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oswego
Compare Oswego's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oswego.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oswego |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,844 | +$509 (+38%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,330 | $-5 (0%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 9.9 mi | $2,155 | +$820 (+61%) |
| Naperville, IL | 11.7 mi | $2,113 | +$778 (+58%) |
| Geneva, IL | 12.7 mi | $2,040 | +$705 (+53%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,910 | +$575 (+43%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 15 mi | $2,060 | +$725 (+54%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 15.9 mi | $2,050 | +$715 (+54%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 16.4 mi | $1,870 | +$535 (+40%) |
| Joliet, IL | 17.1 mi | $1,420 | +$85 (+6%) |
| Lisle, IL | 18 mi | $1,830 | +$495 (+37%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 18.3 mi | $1,900 | +$565 (+42%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oswego — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oswego?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oswego, Illinois is $1,335 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,415.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oswego?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,400 ($4,450/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oswego expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oswego's 1-bedroom median of $1,335 is +4% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oswego rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Oswego ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oswego?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Yorkville ($1,330).