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El Reno

Pop. 18,557·16th most expensive in Oklahoma·El Reno rents are up 11.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,395/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
-$570
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El Reno · $1,395
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,395/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$56,219/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using El Reno's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$750
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$990/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
$16,740/yr
At $1,395/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

El Reno, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,557
Median income
$56,219
Median age
34.8
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
23.1%
27.3%
27.1%
13.6%
Under 1823.1%
18–3427.3%
35–5427.1%
55–649%
65+13.6%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
22.2%
White63.3%
Black6.8%
Hispanic22.2%
Asian0.6%
Other7%
Education (25+)
14.9%
36.3%
32.5%
16.3%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma36.3%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How El Reno, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,147 → $56,219
up 14.4%
Population
17,164 → 18,557
up 8.1%
Renter share
42.8% → 39.8%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
17.3% → 16.3%
-1.0 pts
Median age
36.3 → 34.8
-1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in El Reno, OK now reports about $56,219, up from $49,147 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,164 to 18,557 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.1% change. About 39.8% of households rent today, against 42.8% in 2021.

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By apartment size

El Reno rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in El Reno, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in El Reno is $1,395/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,320/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($56,219/yr), El Reno ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is El Reno an affordable city for renters?

El Reno is considered moderate for renters. At $1,395/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($56,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. El Reno slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in El Reno?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,395/mo in El Reno. The local median household income is $56,219/yr, meaning the typical El Reno household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in El Reno?

Rent in El Reno has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does El Reno rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

El Reno is middle-of-the-pack for Oklahoma for rent, ranking #16 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,395/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than El Reno?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than El Reno ($1,395/mo): Bethany ($1,186/mo), Warr Acres ($1,310/mo).

What percentage of El Reno residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of El Reno households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. El Reno leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does El Reno rent compare to the national average?

El Reno's median rent of $1,395/mo is $570 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #16 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,395/mo, rent takes ~30% of El Reno's median household income ($56,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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