Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Oklahoma City, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Oklahoma City rent stands today

    Oklahoma City, OK rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a modest 0.7% increase month over month reflecting slight recent upward movement.

  • Oklahoma City sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 1,046 total rentals available across the metro.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Oklahoma City rent for $748/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, with larger units like 3-bedrooms at $1,509/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,825/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,495/month compared to $980/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Stockyards City Main Street rents fell 92.3% year over year to $1,150/month across 18 rentals, with Edgemere Park and Windsor Lakes also seeing declines of 66.2% and 62.9% respectively. These steep local drops contrast with the citywide flat trend and show significant neighborhood-level variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Oklahoma City

$1,250/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Oklahoma City is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oklahoma City

1,046

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 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 $980, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Oklahoma City run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,036.

Listings

Studio

$747

2%

64%

1 bedroom

$875

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,509

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,825

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$747

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

64%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,509

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oklahoma City, OK is equal to 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 & Services13% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health3% lower
Housing41% lower
Transportation14% lower
Utilities3% lower

Discover rentals in Oklahoma City, OK

3333 S Walker Ave #03 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Oklahoma City

1 bed

1 bath

$350

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

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4d ago

Gatewood UCD apartment for rent in Oklahoma City

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Available Jun 22

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Penn Station

1920 Heritage Park Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$744–$1,364

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 26

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4d ago

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Mira Vista

4750 Northwest 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73127

1–2 beds

1 bath

$560–$705

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,250 per month as of June 27, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does Oklahoma City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oklahoma City is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Oklahoma City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oklahoma City are Hilldale ($895/mo), Original Military Park ($1,050/mo), and Hillcrest ($1,085/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 $50,000/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?

Oklahoma City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $880 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market across Oklahoma's capital city, where two-bedroom apartments make up about 32% of available rental inventory.

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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