Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Oklahoma City, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oklahoma City rent stands today

    Oklahoma City, OK rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,294/month. Rent is near the peak level of $1,249/month reached in October 2025, close to its recent high.

  • Oklahoma City is 31.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,116 total rentals offering a broad range of options across the metro.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oklahoma City rent for $742/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. Houses command a median of $1,495/month while apartments are more affordable at $999/month, reflecting the inventory split of mostly houses (64.8%) and fewer apartments (31.1%).

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lincoln Terrace rents fell 64.6% year over year to $1,275/month across 24 rentals, with Edgemere Park down 64.3% to $999/month and River Oaks down 62.5% to $1,500/month. These declines contrast with the citywide rise of 2.8%, showing localized cooldowns in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Oklahoma City

$1,294/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oklahoma City is $1,294 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oklahoma City

1,116

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oklahoma City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oklahoma City, OK

Average rent prices in Oklahoma City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Oklahoma City, OK

Rent prices in Oklahoma City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oklahoma City is $999, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Oklahoma City run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$742

3%

57%

1 bedroom

$895

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,500

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,800

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$742

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Oklahoma City and Bethany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oklahoma City

Median rent price$1,294
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oklahoma City, OK is 4% higher than the median rent in Bethany, OK.

Cost of living in Oklahoma City, 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 & Services12% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health5% lower
Housing40% lower
Transportation14% lower
Utilities3% lower

Discover rentals in Oklahoma City, OK

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5d+ ago

Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Oklahoma City

1 bed

1 bath

$350

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1d ago

Apartment for rent in Oklahoma City

1524 1/2 Sw Binkley St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Heronville apartment for rent in Oklahoma City

1 bed

1 bath

$650

$500

Price drop

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3d ago

8.9

Very good

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Mira Vista

4750 Northwest 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73127

1–2 beds

1 bath

$560–$705

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Frequently asked questions for Oklahoma City, OK

Quick answers to common questions about the Oklahoma City rental market.

How much is rent in Oklahoma City?

The average rent in Oklahoma City is $1,294 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oklahoma City?

Average rent prices in Oklahoma City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Oklahoma City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oklahoma City is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oklahoma City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oklahoma City are Epworth ($845/mo), Paseo ($919/mo), and Hilldale ($947/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oklahoma City?

To comfortably afford rent in Oklahoma City, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oklahoma City?

January offers the best rental deals in Oklahoma City, with rents running about 6% lower than the August peak. December also sees less competition with lower overall demand compared to the competitive spring months of March and April.

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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