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Del City

Pop. 21,494·30th most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,213/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$752
Falling (Monthly)
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Del City · $1,213
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Del City's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,213/mo
Expected by trend
$1,294/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,030/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
$14,556/yr
At $1,213/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Del City, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,494
Median income
$46,925
Median age
34.5
Renters
44%
Age distribution
26%
24.4%
22.9%
15.6%
Under 1826%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.9%
55–6411.2%
65+15.6%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
52.6%
22.6%
14.6%
White52.6%
Black22.6%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian0.9%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
12.3%
38.6%
34%
15.1%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+15.1%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Del City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$936 → $1,213
up 29.6%
Income
$45,587 → $46,925
up 2.9%
Population
21,778 → 21,494
down 1.3%
Renter share
43.4% → 44%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.4% → 15.1%
+0.7 pts
Median age
35.2 → 34.5
-0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Del City, OK has increased by $277 per month, settling near $1,213 after starting the period at $936. On the earnings side, the typical household in Del City, OK now reports about $46,925, up from $45,587 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.7 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 21,778 to 21,494 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Del City, OK reflects that arc in its own way.

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Del City rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Del City is $1,213/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,370/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($46,925/yr), Del City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Del City an affordable city for renters?

Del City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,213/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($46,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Del City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Del City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,213/mo in Del City. The local median household income is $46,925/yr, meaning the typical Del City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Del City?

Rent in Del City has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Del City rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Del City is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #30 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,213/mo.

What percentage of Del City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of Del City households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. Del City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Del City rent compare to the national average?

Del City's median rent of $1,213/mo is $752 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #30 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,213/mo, rent takes ~31% of Del City's median household income ($46,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Del City 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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