Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lawton, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lawton rent stands today

    Lawton, OK rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters pay $34 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Lawton is 46.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a lower-cost market with 196 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Lawton, studios rent for $625/month, 1-bedrooms for $610/month, 2-bedrooms for $875/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,395/month. The studio median rent of $625/month is the lowest among bedroom types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio bedroom segment in Lawton fell 54.5% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent increase of 5.0%. This decline marks a unique trend in the smallest unit category compared to overall market growth.

Median rent

Median rent in Lawton

$1,050/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawton is $1,050 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawton

196

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lawton, OK

Average rent prices in Lawton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lawton, OK

Rent prices in Lawton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawton is $850, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawton run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$625

35%

48%

1 bedroom

$610

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$875

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,250

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,395

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$610

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lawton, OK, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lawton, OK compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lawton and Cache by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lawton

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawton, OK is 5% lower than the median rent in Cache, OK.

Cost of living in Lawton, OK

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services11% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health21% lower
Housing27% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in Lawton, OK

Greenswest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

37m ago

8.3

Very good

Greenswest Apartments

2110 Nw Lindy Ave, Lawton, OK 73505

1 bed

1 bath

$425

Apartment for rent

Sheridan Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.8

Very good

Sheridan Square Apartments

402 Nw Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$465–$846

Apartment for rent

2504 Sw Jefferson Ave #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lawton

Lawton, OK | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Mobile Home | Lot rent is $495

2504 Sw Jefferson Ave #0, Lawton, OK 73505

2 beds

1 bath

$495

House for rent

Regency Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Regency Apartments

20 Nw Mission Blvd, Lawton, OK 73507

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$835

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lawton, OK

Quick answers to common questions about the Lawton rental market.

How much is rent in Lawton?

The average rent in Lawton is $1,050 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawton?

Average rent prices in Lawton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lawton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawton is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawton?

To comfortably afford rent in Lawton, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lawton?

Lawton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $590 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $870 monthly. These figures represent the current market averages across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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