Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Stillwater, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Stillwater rent stands today

    Stillwater, OK rent rose 11.4% year over year, with a current median of $949/month. Renters today are paying $122 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's climb from its trough in April 2025.

  • Stillwater rents sit 50.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Oklahoma.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Stillwater rent for about $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $760/month, 2-bedrooms near $899/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,425/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Stillwater

$949/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stillwater is $949 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $951 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stillwater

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stillwater rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stillwater, OK

Average rent prices in Stillwater have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Stillwater, OK

Rent prices in Stillwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stillwater is $825, whereas a house costs $1,687. 1-bedroom apartments in Stillwater run $760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$700

4%

15%

1 bedroom

$760

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$899

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,425

11%

30%

4 bedroom

$2,200

15%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$760

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

7%

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

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

Stillwater

Median rent price$949
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stillwater, OK is 16% lower than the median rent in Bethany, OK.

Cost of living in Stillwater, 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 & ServicesNo difference
Groceries6% lower
Health6% lower
Housing22% lower
Transportation6% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Stillwater, OK

Milestone Stillwater - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Milestone Stillwater

1822 N Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$455–$1,105

Apartment for rent

Maplewood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

54m ago

8.3

Very good

Maplewood Apartments

1001 N Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075

Studio–4 beds

1 bath

$550–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Oak Park Village - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.5

Very good

Oak Park Village

2903 N Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075

2 beds

1 bath

$715–$740

Apartment for rent

Cowboy Town Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Cowboy Town Apartments

2001 N Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$730–$1,359

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Stillwater, OK

Quick answers to common questions about the Stillwater rental market.

How much is rent in Stillwater?

The average rent in Stillwater is $949 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stillwater?

Average rent prices in Stillwater have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Stillwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stillwater is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $951 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stillwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Stillwater, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Stillwater, with rents running about 4.3% lower than the peak season in May.

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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