Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lawton, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lawton, OK rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Month to month, rent increased 2.6%, showing an upward movement in the market recently.

  • Lawton sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it one of the more accessible smaller metros for renters seeking value. The market offers 225 total rentals, providing a limited but affordable selection.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lawton rent for a median of $720/month, 1-bedrooms at $625/month, 2-bedrooms at $935/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,300/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available in the market.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Lawton have a median rent of $1,250/month, while apartments rent for $800/month. This spread shows the difference in cost between property types in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Lawton

$1,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawton is $1,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawton

225

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawton run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$720

42%

38%

1 bedroom

$625

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$935

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,295

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,300

6%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$720

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

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$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawton, OK is 9% 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
Health19% lower
Housing27% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in Lawton, OK

Greenswest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Greenswest Apartments

2110 Nw Lindy Ave, Lawton, OK 73505

1 bed

1 bath

$425

Apartment for rent

2504 Sw Jefferson Ave #0 - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

2504 Sw Jefferson Ave #0 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Lawton

Lawton, OK | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Mobile Home | Lot rent is $550

2504 Sw Jefferson Ave #0, Lawton, OK 73505

2 beds

2 baths

$550

House for rent

Sheridan Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Sheridan Square Apartments

402 Nw Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$565–$920

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 $1,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawton?

Average rent prices in Lawton have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Lawton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawton is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $40,000/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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