4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oswego, IL
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Oswego, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,415 and +2% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $1,011 |
| 2 | Pekin | $1,250 |
| 3 | Quincy | $1,290 |
| 4 | Dixon | $1,300 |
| 5 | Charleston | $1,320 |
| 6 | Savoy | $1,340 |
| 7 | Danville | $1,360 |
| 8 | Urbana | $1,380 |
| 9 | Normal | $1,390 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,407 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $1,410 |
| 12 | Washington | $1,430 |
| 13 | Bloomington | $1,450 |
| 14 | Macomb | $1,450 |
| 15 | Kankakee | $1,510 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $3,980 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $3,980 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $3,980 |
| 4 | Barrington | $3,980 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $3,820 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $3,820 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $3,760 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $3,685 |
| 9 | Naperville | $3,600 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $3,590 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $3,590 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $3,580 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $3,530 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $3,505 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $3,490 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Oswego.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Oswego |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 5.2 mi | $3,162 | +$687 (+28%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 9.2 mi | $2,520 | +$45 (+2%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 9.9 mi | $3,685 | +$1,210 (+49%) |
| Naperville, IL | 11.7 mi | $3,600 | +$1,125 (+45%) |
| Geneva, IL | 12.7 mi | $3,470 | +$995 (+40%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 13.4 mi | $3,260 | +$785 (+32%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 15 mi | $3,505 | +$1,030 (+42%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 15.9 mi | $3,490 | +$1,015 (+41%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 16.4 mi | $3,180 | +$705 (+28%) |
| Joliet, IL | 17.1 mi | $2,410 | $-65 (-3%) |
| Lisle, IL | 18 mi | $3,120 | +$645 (+26%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 18.3 mi | $3,235 | +$760 (+31%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Oswego — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Oswego?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Oswego, Illinois is $2,475 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $2,415.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Oswego?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,000 ($8,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oswego expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oswego's 4+ bedroom median of $2,475 is +2% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oswego rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 139 cities in Illinois with 4+ bedroom data, Oswego ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Oswego?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Joliet ($2,410).