Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK

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Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City, OK Area Guide

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Established in 1904, Oklahoma City University is a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church offering a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences, and business. The diverse, inclusive culture at OCU helps develop graduates who think critically and innovatively, communicate effectively, and use their knowledge and talents to make a local and global impact.

The OCU campus sits on 104 park-like acres in the heart of Oklahoma City’s historic and vibrant Uptown 23rd District. An extensive range of apartments are available for rent within walking distance of OCU. Commuting to campus from farther distances is made simple with convenience to Interstates 44 and 235 in addition to public transit.

Over 80 student organizations, NAIA Division I Star athletics, community service events, and an array of artistic endeavors shape campus life at OCU. A short drive, walk, or bike ride from campus leads to more than a dozen diverse neighborhoods and entertainment districts featuring live music venues, local restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, farmers markets, art events, and cultural performances in Oklahoma City.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oklahoma City, OK is $870 for a studio, $924 for one bedroom, $1,109 for two bedrooms, and $1,365 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oklahoma City has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 487 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $870/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $924/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 988 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,109/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,285 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,365/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Mustang Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

652 Students

Wayland Bonds Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

598 Students

Earlywine Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

Spring Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

491 Students

Brink Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

Southridge Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

591 Students

Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC

Public

Grades 6-8

292 Students

John Rex Charter Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

735 Students

Classen High School Of Advanced Studies

Public

Grades 9-12

743 Students

Harding Charter Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

563 Students

DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY HS

Public

Grades 9-12

361 Students

Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College

Public

Grades 9-12

283 Students

Westmoore High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,596 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oklahoma City National Memorial
  • Will Rogers Horticultural Gardens
  • Myriad Botanical Gardens
  • Oklahoma Railway Museum
  • Science Museum Oklahoma

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.