Oswego, State University of New York

Oswego, NY

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Oswego State University of New York was founded in 1861 as a teacher training school. Now offering more than 110 diverse programs of study, SUNY Oswego maintains a close-knit atmosphere where students are able to form quality relationships with each other as well as caring faculty members. Oswego produces wise and empowered graduates ready to pursue meaningful lives as productive, responsible citizens.

Stretched across a scenic 690-acre lakeside campus, Oswego is nearby numerous lofts, apartments, and townhomes available for rent. Access to Route 104 also makes commuting and traveling from campus simple.

Oswego campus life pulses with a variety of student organizations, events, Lakers athletic games, career resources, and service opportunities. Historic attractions, museums, and parks abound just off campus. Outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful as well, with convenience to Lake Ontario and the Oswego River. Destinations located within a four-hour drive of Oswego include Syracuse, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal, and New York City.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Oswego, NY is $962 for a studio, $1,035 for one bedroom, $1,183 for two bedrooms, and $1,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oswego has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $962/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 485 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,035/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 902 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,068/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Kingsford Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

428 Students

4
out of 10

Charles E Riley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

379 Students

4
out of 10

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

368 Students

4
out of 10

Leighton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

288 Students

4
out of 10

Oswego Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

566 Students

3
out of 10

Buccaneer Jr/Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-11

58 Students

Rating Unavailable

Oswego High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,069 Students

4
out of 10

Buccaneer Jr/Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-11

58 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • H. Lee White Marine Museum
  • Sterling Nature Center
  • Battle Island State Park

Airports

  • Syracuse Hancock International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.