Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Norman, OK

Median rent

Median rent in Norman

$1,397/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norman is $1,397 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $503 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norman

277

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,039, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Norman run $923 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,039.

Listings

Studio

$890

11%

18%

1 bedroom

$897

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,625

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,170

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$890

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$1,397
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,291
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norman, OK is 8% higher 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

Sterling Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Sterling Park Apartments

1616 Alameda St, Norman, OK 73071

1–2 beds

1 bath

$785–$999

1901 E Lindsey - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

1901 E Lindsey

1901 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$950

Riverbend Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Riverbend Apartments

1502 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73071

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$989

2258 Donna Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Norman

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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 $1,397 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norman?

Average rent prices in Norman have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Norman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norman is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $503 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Norman?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Norman are University ($1,237/mo), First Courthouse ($1,325/mo), and Original Townsite ($1,374/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norman?

To comfortably afford rent in Norman, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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