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Ada

Pop. 16,575·34th most expensive in Oklahoma·Ada rents are up 15.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,117/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$848
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Ada · $1,117
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,117/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$53,507/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ada's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$740
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,240
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,404/yr
At $1,117/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.5% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ada, OK is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,575
Median income
$53,507
Median age
32.3
Renters
54.7%
Age distribution
25.5%
28.5%
22.5%
14.1%
Under 1825.5%
18–3428.5%
35–5422.5%
55–649.4%
65+14.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
59%
26.3%
White59%
Black5.2%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian1.5%
Other26.3%
Education (25+)
30.2%
28%
30.6%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
45.3%
54.7%
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Ada, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$963 → $1,117
up 16.0%
Income
$44,721 → $53,507
up 19.6%
Population
16,804 → 16,575
down 1.4%
Renter share
56.3% → 54.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.3% → 30.6%
+0.3 pts
Median age
31.8 → 32.3
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Ada, OK has climbed by $154 per month, settling near $1,117 after starting the period at $963. On the earnings side, the typical household in Ada, OK now reports about $53,507, up from $44,721 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,804 to 16,575 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 54.7% of households rent today, against 56.3% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Ada, OK reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ada is $1,117/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,240/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($53,507/yr), Ada ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ada an affordable city for renters?

Ada is considered affordable for renters. At $1,117/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($53,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ada falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ada?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,117/mo in Ada. The local median household income is $53,507/yr, meaning the typical Ada household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ada?

Rent in Ada has increased 15.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ada rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Ada is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #34 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,117/mo.

What percentage of Ada residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.7% of Ada households are renters, while 45.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ada has a strong rental market.

How does Ada rent compare to the national average?

Ada's median rent of $1,117/mo is $848 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #34 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,117/mo, rent takes ~25% of Ada's median household income ($53,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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