City Report · OK

Edmond

Pop. 96,825·6th most expensive in Oklahoma·Edmond rents are up 5.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,701/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$264
Falling (Monthly)
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Edmond · $1,701
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Edmond's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,701/mo
Expected by trend
$1,690/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,268
2 BR
$1,558
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,268
Research median
$1,558/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,412/yr
At $1,701/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Edmond, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
96,825
Median income
$103,183
Median age
37.9
Renters
29.7%
Age distribution
25.4%
20.7%
26%
16%
Under 1825.4%
18–3420.7%
35–5426%
55–6412%
65+16%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
77%
White77%
Black5.1%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian3.8%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
13.5%
26.1%
57.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
70.3%
29.7%
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Edmond, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,341 → $1,701
up 26.8%
Income
$87,591 → $103,183
up 17.8%
Population
93,522 → 96,825
up 3.5%
Renter share
30.1% → 29.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
54.7% → 57.6%
+2.9 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.9
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Edmond, OK has shifted from $1,341 to $1,701, up 26.8% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,591 in 2021 to $103,183 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Edmond, OK adding about 3,303 residents over the five-year window, up 3.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.7% to 57.6% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Edmond, OK market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Edmond is $1,701/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,558/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,268/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($103,183/yr), Edmond ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Edmond an affordable city for renters?

Edmond is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,701/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($103,183/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Edmond falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Edmond?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,701/mo in Edmond. The local median household income is $103,183/yr, meaning the typical Edmond household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Edmond?

Rent in Edmond has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Edmond neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Edmond are 73003 ($1,552/mo), 73034 ($1,556/mo), and 73013 ($1,697/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Edmond is $1,701/mo.

How does Edmond rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Edmond is one of the pricier cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #6 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,701/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Edmond?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Edmond ($1,701/mo): Bethany ($1,186/mo), Del City ($1,213/mo), Guthrie ($1,287/mo).

What percentage of Edmond residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of Edmond households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. Edmond leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Edmond rent compare to the national average?

Edmond's median rent of $1,701/mo is $264 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #6 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,701/mo, rent takes ~20% of Edmond's median household income ($103,183/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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