Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
Norman, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Norman rent stands today

    Norman, OK rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters are paying $110 less per month on average than last year, with a modest month-over-month decline of 0.7%.

  • Norman rents sit 29.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value with 245 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Norman run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $889/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,095/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,645/month and $2,100/month respectively, offering a wide range of options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Norman

$1,350/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Norman is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norman

245

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norman 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+

Rent trends in Norman, OK

Average rent prices in Norman have decreased by 1% 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 Norman, OK

Rent prices in Norman vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norman is $1,099, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Norman run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,059.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

12%

13%

1 bedroom

$889

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,095

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,645

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$889

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Norman, 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 Norman, OK compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Norman and Blanchard by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norman

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,467
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norman, OK is 8% lower than the median rent in Blanchard, OK.

Cost of living in Norman, 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 & Services2% lower
Groceries1% higher
Health7% lower
Housing14% lower
Transportation14% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Norman, OK

2475 Boardwalk #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norman

MSF LLC

2475 Boardwalk #102, Norman, OK 73069

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

2275-2283 Donna Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

2275-2283 Donna Dr

2275 Donna Dr, Norman, OK 73071

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

1901 E Lindsey - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1901 E Lindsey

1901 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$950

Apartment for rent

1315 Glen Oaks Ct #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norman

1315 Glen Oaks Court - 4

1315 Glen Oaks Ct #4, Norman, OK 73071

2 beds

1 bath

$849

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 4

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Frequently asked questions for Norman, OK

Quick answers to common questions about the Norman rental market.

How much is rent in Norman?

The average rent in Norman is $1,350 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norman?

Average rent prices in Norman have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Norman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norman is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norman?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Norman are Larsh Miller ($1,000/mo), Original Townsite ($1,000/mo), and Old Silk Stocking ($1,074/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norman?

To comfortably afford rent in Norman, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Norman?

February offers the best rental deals in Norman, with rents running about 7.4% lower than peak season in August. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November sees the least competition among renters.

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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