Apartments & House For Rent In Oswego, NY

When Should You Start Your Oswego Apartment Search?

The good thing about Oswego is that because it’s not too big, the housing rush doesn’t get too bad. Even so, the most popular time of year to find houses and apartments for rent in Oswego, NY is in September, when students come back to school. Basically, when you move in, you’re going to have to start thinking about whether or not you’ll be renewing or if you’ll be searching for a new SUNY Oswego apartment or house. 

Out of all the different options for college housing in Oswego, NY, houses are the first to go. So, if you’re looking to snatch a flat for you and your friends to live in, start your search early.

How Much Do Rentals In Oswego, NY Cost?

SUNY Oswego off-campus housing is pretty cheap compared to the national average. If you'd prefer to live alone, you'll most likely be able to find a place for under $700 per month. To save some cash, we recommend getting a few friends together and finding a place with two more bedrooms. On average, if you live with a roommate or two, your monthly cost will go down considerably to less than $500 per person.

Here’s a breakdown of average rents per person, per bedroom:

How much do studio apartments near SUNY Oswego cost?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Oswego, NY is $798.

How much do 1 bedroom apartments near SUNY Oswego cost?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oswego, NY is $637.

How much do 2 bedroom apartments near SUNY Oswego cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Oswego, NY is $478.

How much do 3 bedroom apartments near SUNY Oswego cost?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Oswego, NY is $498.

How much do 4 bedroom apartments near SUNY Oswego cost?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Oswego, NY is $507.

How much do 5 bedroom apartments for rent in SUNY Oswego cost?
While there will be some differences in price points depending on if you’re looking for a 5 or a 10 bedroom rental, the average rent for a 5+ bedroom apartment in Oswego, NY is $482.

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Life at SUNY Oswego 

So you’ve found your perfect apartment at SUNY Oswego, you’re all moved in, and there’s a week until the semester really begins… what do you do? We’re guessing that if you’re currently looking for an apartment, you haven’t reached that hurdle yet. But you definitely want to solve that problem before it occurs! In order to prevent you from wasting any downtime researching fun things to do around campus, we’ve done the work for you.

Restaurants

Have no fear, restaurants are here! Oswego’s got something to satisfy just about any of your needs. There’s a delicious restaurant that serves family-style food (aptly named the Oswego Family Restaurant), a great pizza joint named Pizza Cucina’s, and if you’re feeling sushi, try Sakamoto Japanese Grill and Sushi. We’ve listed some other great options below.

• Benny’s Place
• Tuscan Tavern
• Tap House Grill

Bars

Is college really college without a bar to hang out at? Here are some of Oswego’s best options.

• The Cantina
• Prohibition Junction Sports Bar & Grill
• Payday Loans Oswego
• PD’s Place

Things To Do in Oswego, NY 

There are a lot of different things to do when you’re not spending the night out on the town. Try a day trip to Ontario Orchards, a beautiful old orchard and farmers market that sells great wines, honey, fresh vegetables, cheese and more. If you’re a history buff, check out the Fort Ontario State Historic Site, where you’ll find old cannons resting next to piles of historic cannonballs, as well as great war-time architecture. These are a few of your options, but there’s tons more out there. Get out and explore what SUNY Oswego and the surrounding area has in store for you!