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Bixby

Pop. 30,155·2nd most expensive in Oklahoma·Rental market data updated monthly for Bixby, OK
Median rent (all units)
$1,782/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$183
Rising (Monthly)
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Bixby · $1,782
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
Good value
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Rents are 9% below what Bixby's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,782/mo
Expected by trend
$1,966/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,400/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
$21,384/yr
At $1,782/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bixby, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,155
Median income
$104,404
Median age
36.4
Renters
24%
Age distribution
29.8%
18.7%
28.3%
12.9%
Under 1829.8%
18–3418.7%
35–5428.3%
55–6410.3%
65+12.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
12.8%
White73.9%
Black2.1%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian3.2%
Other12.8%
Education (25+)
18%
29.1%
48.3%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma18%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+48.3%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bixby, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,500 → $1,782
up 18.8%
Income
$90,859 → $104,404
up 14.9%
Population
28,091 → 30,155
up 7.3%
Renter share
23.8% → 24%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 48.3%
+2.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Bixby, OK has increased by $282 per month, settling near $1,782 after starting the period at $1,500. Median household income grew from $90,859 to $104,404 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,091 to 30,155 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.8% to 48.3%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Bixby, OK reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Bixby rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bixby, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bixby is $1,782/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,850/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($104,404/yr), Bixby ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bixby an affordable city for renters?

Bixby is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,782/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($104,404/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bixby falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bixby?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,782/mo in Bixby. The local median household income is $104,404/yr, meaning the typical Bixby household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bixby?

Rent in Bixby has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bixby rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Bixby is one of the pricier cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #2 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,782/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bixby?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bixby ($1,782/mo): Tulsa ($1,272/mo), Glenpool ($1,450/mo), Coweta ($1,585/mo).

What percentage of Bixby residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of Bixby households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. Bixby leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bixby rent compare to the national average?

Bixby's median rent of $1,782/mo is $183 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #2 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,782/mo, rent takes ~20% of Bixby's median household income ($104,404/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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