Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
Norman, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Norman rent stands today

    Norman, OK rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,329/month. Renters are paying $12 less per month on average than last year, though month to month rent increased by 2.3%.

  • Norman sits 31.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 278 units.

  • Price ranges

    In Norman, studios rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $879/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,079/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,302/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Original Townsite neighborhood saw rents climb by 20.0% year over year, contrasting with the citywide decline. This local increase marks a distinct trend within Norman, OK's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Norman

$1,329/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norman is $1,329 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $621 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norman

278

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,032, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Norman run $889 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,059.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$879

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,079

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,302

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$879

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,079

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,302

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,329
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norman, OK is 17% 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

The Other Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

The Other Place

524 S University Blvd, Norman, OK 73069

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

1901 E Lindsey - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1901 E Lindsey

1901 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$950

Apartment for rent

1300 Crown Point Ave #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norman

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1003 Arkansas St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Norman

House for rent

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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 $1,329 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norman?

Average rent prices in Norman have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Norman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norman is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $621 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norman?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Norman are Old Silk Stocking ($1,045/mo), First Courthouse ($1,115/mo), and Larsh Miller ($1,195/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norman?

To comfortably afford rent in Norman, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Norman's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $880 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 1.6% and two-bedrooms rising 3.6%.

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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