Studio Apartment Rent in Oswego, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oswego, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $2,415 and +1% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oswego
Compare Oswego's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Rantoul | $638 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Oswego.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oswego |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,730 | +$425 (+33%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,320 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 9.9 mi | $2,015 | +$710 (+54%) |
| Naperville, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,978 | +$673 (+52%) |
| Geneva, IL | 12.7 mi | $1,900 | +$595 (+46%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 13.4 mi | $1,790 | +$485 (+37%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 15 mi | $1,925 | +$620 (+48%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 15.9 mi | $1,910 | +$605 (+46%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 16.4 mi | $1,750 | +$445 (+34%) |
| Joliet, IL | 17.1 mi | $1,330 | +$25 (+2%) |
| Lisle, IL | 18 mi | $1,710 | +$405 (+31%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 18.3 mi | $1,775 | +$470 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Oswego — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oswego?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oswego, Illinois is $1,305 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $2,415.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oswego?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,200 ($4,350/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oswego expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oswego's studio median of $1,305 is +1% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oswego rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Oswego ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oswego?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Oswego.