Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
McAlester, OK

Median rent

Median rent in Mcalester

$975/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mcalester is $975 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mcalester

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mcalester rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Mcalester run $500 on average.

Listings

Studio

$450

23%

13%

1 bedroom

$500

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$3,000

34%

78%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$500

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

78%

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

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$997
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mcalester, OK is 2% lower than the median rent in Ada, OK.

Cost of living in McAlester, 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 & Services4% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health5% lower
Housing13% lower
Transportation11% lower
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in McAlester, OK

8428 Shaw Rd - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

House for rent in Mcalester

Shady Oaks Park - 1

8428 Shaw Rd, Mcalester, OK 74501

3 beds

2 baths

$975

8428 S Highway 69 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mcalester

Shady Oaks Park - 1

8428 S Highway 69 #1, Mcalester, OK 74501

3 beds

2 baths

$975

2028 N 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

House for rent in McAlester

2028 N 12th St, McAlester, OK 74501

4 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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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 $975 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mcalester?

Average rent prices in Mcalester have increased by 36% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Mcalester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mcalester is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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