Avg Rent
$924
Population
723,353
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Oklahoma City is a thriving city right at the heart of Oklahoma. The city’s thriving economy is complemented by its exciting nightlife and entertainment options. Downtown is home to the Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Oklahoma City Zoo, two extremely popular family-friendly attractions. The Myriad Gardens also include the Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park production at the Water Stage.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has built a dedicated fan base, and things always get pretty wild around the Chesapeake Arena on game days. The arts community is quite active with galleries, museums, theater productions, and a music scene incorporating everything from underground alternative bands to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.
The city has been expanding in recent years, and Oklahoma City proper is much easier to get around with public transportation than most other cities in the region, including rail service. Oklahoma City is one of the least expensive metropolitan areas in the nation, and rental rates for apartments, condos, and rental houses tend to be very affordable.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
The Oklahoma City Zoo is an educational place for residents.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of birdwatching at the Scissortail Park in the Arts District.
Learn about aviation at the Oklahoma Museum of Flight.
Admire the artwork at the Warr Acres Library.
Relax and enjoy scenic Lake Overholser.
Median Household Income
$61,039
Average: $82,410
Education
190,090
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
367,422
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Housing Distribution
Oklahoma City has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oklahoma City, OK is $860 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,105 for two bedrooms, and $1,352 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oklahoma City has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
The cost of living in Oklahoma City, OK is 18.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Oklahoma City is 41.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $860 - $1,352. You can expect to pay 5.3% less for groceries, 2.3% less for utilities, and 13.4% less for transportation.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oklahoma City, OK is for everyday living.
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Walkability
Limited Public Transit
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Fairly Bikeable
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Classen School Of Advanced Studies Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
855 Students
Mustang Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
652 Students
Wayland Bonds Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
598 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
539 Students
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
491 Students
Classen School Of Advanced Studies Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
855 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
666 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC
Public
Grades 6-8
292 Students
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
Public
Grades 9-12
361 Students
Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College
Public
Grades 9-12
283 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,596 Students
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† 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.
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