Last updated on August 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lawton, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lawton, OK rent stands today

    Lawton, OK rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.7%.

  • Lawton is 47.6% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a market with lower rents and a smaller inventory of 219 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lawton rent for $545/month, 1-bedrooms for $620/month, 2-bedrooms for $872/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,395/month. The market is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 45% of inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in Lawton saw rents fall by 56.5% year over year, a sharp contrast to the citywide trend of flat rents. This decline marks a distinct shift in the smallest unit category compared to overall market stability.

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 August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $910 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawton

219

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 5% 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 $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawton run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$545

2%

61%

1 bedroom

$620

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$872

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,200

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,395

8%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$545

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

61%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$620

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$872

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

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 by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawton, OK is 16% 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

4d ago

7.6

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
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Sheridan Square Apartments

402 Nw Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$465–$935

Apartment for rent

Regency Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Regency Apartments

20 Nw Mission Blvd, Lawton, OK 73507

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$835

Apartment for rent

3148 Nw Cache Rd #229 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lawton

2 beds

1 bath

$690

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 28

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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 August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawton?

Average rent prices in Lawton have increased by 5% 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 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $910 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?

March offers the lowest rental prices in Lawton, with rents running about 8% lower than December's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern can help renters save on monthly costs by timing their search for early spring.

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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