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Bethany

Pop. 20,560·33rd most expensive in Oklahoma·Bethany rents are up 6.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,186/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$779
Rising (Monthly)
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Bethany · $1,186
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Bethany's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,186/mo
Expected by trend
$1,164/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,700
Research median
$1,170/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
$14,232/yr
At $1,186/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bethany, OK is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,560
Median income
$56,591
Median age
31.1
Renters
46.9%
Age distribution
28.9%
27.1%
18.6%
16.3%
Under 1828.9%
18–3427.1%
35–5418.6%
55–649.1%
65+16.3%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
25.3%
White60.8%
Black11.2%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian0.8%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
13.4%
30.1%
32.4%
24.1%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
53.1%
46.9%
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bethany, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,695 → $56,591
up 9.5%
Population
20,542 → 20,560
up 0.1%
Renter share
46.2% → 46.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 24.1%
+0.8 pts
Median age
32.2 → 31.1
-1.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $51,695 to $56,591 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% shift.

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About renting in Bethany, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bethany is $1,186/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,560/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($56,591/yr), Bethany ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethany an affordable city for renters?

Bethany is considered affordable for renters. At $1,186/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($56,591/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bethany falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bethany?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,186/mo in Bethany. The local median household income is $56,591/yr, meaning the typical Bethany household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bethany?

Rent in Bethany has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Bethany rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Bethany is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #33 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,186/mo.

What percentage of Bethany residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.9% of Bethany households are renters, while 53.1% are owner-occupied. Bethany leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bethany rent compare to the national average?

Bethany's median rent of $1,186/mo is $779 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #33 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,186/mo, rent takes ~25% of Bethany's median household income ($56,591/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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