Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
McAlester, OK
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mcalester
$500/mo
63%vs previous year
The average rent in Mcalester is $500 per month as of July 2026. This is 74% below the national average rent, or $1,430 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mcalester
5
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mcalester rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in McAlester, OK, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in McAlester, OK
Average rent prices in Mcalester have decreased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 63% 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
McAlester, OK
Rent prices in Mcalester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mcalester is $500, whereas a house costs $1,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcalester run $500 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $450 | 23% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $500 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 9% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 13% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in McAlester, OK.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $500 |  25% | - | |
Houses | $1,247 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$450
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$500
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in McAlester, OK.
Apartments
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in McAlester, 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 Mcalester, OK compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mcalester and Ada by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mcalester
74%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mcalester, OK is 53% lower than the median rent in Ada, OK.
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Cost of living in McAlester, OK
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in McAlester, OK
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mcalester
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcalester
525 E Jackson Ave, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
624 Hickory Ridge Dr, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,103
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Mcalester
70 Palm Rd, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 31
18h ago
House for rent in Mcalester
70 Palm Rd, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
624 Hickory Ridge Dr, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,103
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mcalester
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
624 Hickory Ridge Dr, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,103
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcalester
525 E Jackson Ave, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 30
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mcalester
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Mcalester
70 Palm Rd, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
624 Hickory Ridge Dr, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,103
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mcalester
525 E Jackson Ave, Mcalester, OK 74501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 30
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Frequently asked questions for McAlester, OK
Quick answers to common questions about the Mcalester rental market.
How much is rent in Mcalester?
The average rent in Mcalester is $500 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mcalester?
Average rent prices in Mcalester have decreased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 63% since last year.
How does Mcalester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mcalester is 74% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,430 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mcalester?
To comfortably afford rent in Mcalester, you'd need to earn approximately $20,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mcalester?
Based on our current listings, McAlester welcomes pet owners with 50% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With about 18 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 9 pet-friendly options each month.
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).