Bethany

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Bethany, OK Area Guide

A quiet locale on the edge of buzzing Oklahoma City

Affordable Suburban Commuter Park-Like

Just west of the rapidly growing state capitol, Bethany occupies a quiet, green corner of the Oklahoma City metro. Home to sprawling Eldon Lyon Park and tight-knit Southern Nazarene University, Bethany is a small city full of hidden gems – whether you’re a college student, family, or a tourist cruising down Route 66. Low- and mid-rise apartments and single-family homes ensure this small town has something for every renter.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bethany, OK is $517 for a studio, $701 for one bedroom, $893 for two bedrooms, and $1,023 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethany has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$701/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$1,333/month
1,027 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bethany, OK is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

45 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Earl Harris Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lake Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Apollo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Overholser Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Bethany Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Western Oaks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Children's Center

Public

Grades PK-8

Bethany High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge
  • Dolese Youth Park
  • Will Rogers Horticultural Gardens
  • Martin Park Nature Center
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial

Airports

  • Will Rogers World

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.