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Ardmore

Pop. 24,877·32nd most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$765
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Ardmore · $1,200
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,200/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$53,900/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ardmore's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,040/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
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ardmore, OK is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,877
Median income
$53,900
Median age
36.3
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
24.9%
23.2%
24.2%
16.4%
Under 1824.9%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6411.3%
65+16.4%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
61.8%
15.9%
White61.8%
Black9.1%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian1.9%
Other15.9%
Education (25+)
13.6%
35.4%
29.6%
21.3%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+21.3%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ardmore, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,797 → $53,900
up 17.7%
Population
24,829 → 24,877
up 0.2%
Renter share
43.7% → 45.5%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 21.3%
+0.1 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.3
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Ardmore, OK now reports about $53,900, up from $45,797 in 2021. About 45.5% of households rent today, against 43.7% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,200/mo, how Ardmore rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Ardmore rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ardmore. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Ardmore, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ardmore is $1,200/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,040/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,290/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($53,900/yr), Ardmore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardmore an affordable city for renters?

Ardmore is considered affordable for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($53,900/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ardmore falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ardmore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in Ardmore. The local median household income is $53,900/yr, meaning the typical Ardmore household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ardmore?

Rent in Ardmore has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ardmore rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Ardmore is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #32 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,200/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ardmore?

Ada is nearby and more affordable at $1,117/mo, which is $83 less than Ardmore.

What percentage of Ardmore residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of Ardmore households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. Ardmore leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ardmore rent compare to the national average?

Ardmore's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #32 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~27% of Ardmore's median household income ($53,900/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ardmore 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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