Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lawton, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lawton rent stands today

    Lawton, OK rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,079/month. Renters today are paying $40 more per month than last year, with rents holding steady month to month at the peak level of $995/month seen recently.

  • Lawton is 43.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 242 total rentals, mostly houses, across a range of price points.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lawton rent for $545/month, 1-bedrooms for $625/month, 2-bedrooms for $888/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,500/month. The studio median rent of $545 reflects the lowest tier in the city's rental market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio bedroom segment in Lawton saw a YoY decline of 60.7%, contrasting with the overall city rent increase. This steep drop reveals a distinct trend within the smallest unit type compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Lawton

$1,079/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawton is $1,079 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $821 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawton

242

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 8% 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 $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $870.

Listings

Studio

$545

No Change

64%

1 bedroom

$625

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$887

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,300

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,500

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$545

Last year

64%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

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$1,079
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawton, OK is 28% 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

14h ago

7.6

Very good

Greenswest Apartments

2110 Nw Lindy Ave, Lawton, OK 73505

1 bed

1 bath

$410

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sheridan Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Sheridan Square Apartments

402 Nw Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$465–$920

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1211 Nw Lincoln Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Lawton

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,079 per month as of October 10, 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 8% since last year.

How does Lawton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawton is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $821 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 $43,000/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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