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Enid

Pop. 50,653·25th most expensive in Oklahoma·Enid rents are up 13.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,259/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$706
Stable (Monthly)
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Enid · $1,259
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
32/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% above what Enid's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,259/mo
Expected by trend
$1,156/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$750
1 BR
$755
2 BR
$995
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,320
Research median
$995/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
$15,108/yr
At $1,259/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.4% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Enid, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,653
Median income
$62,125
Median age
35.2
Renters
38.7%
Age distribution
25.6%
24.1%
23%
16%
Under 1825.6%
18–3424.1%
35–5423%
55–6411.3%
65+16%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
70.9%
16.5%
White70.9%
Black2.8%
Hispanic16.5%
Asian1.5%
Other8.3%
Education (25+)
12.9%
37.4%
26.6%
23.1%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
61.3%
38.7%
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Enid, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,019 → $1,259
up 23.6%
Income
$57,772 → $62,125
up 7.5%
Population
51,129 → 50,653
down 0.9%
Renter share
39.5% → 38.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 23.1%
-0.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in Enid, OK paid around $1,019 a month. That figure now sits near $1,259, up 23.6% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $57,772 to $62,125 across the same window, up 7.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Enid, OK look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Enid rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Enid, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Enid is $1,259/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $995/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $755/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,280/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($62,125/yr), Enid ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Enid an affordable city for renters?

Enid is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,259/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($62,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Enid falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Enid?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,259/mo in Enid. The local median household income is $62,125/yr, meaning the typical Enid household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Enid?

Rent in Enid has increased 13.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Enid neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Enid are 73701 ($925/mo), and 73703 ($1,348/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Enid is $1,259/mo.

How does Enid rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Enid is middle-of-the-pack for Oklahoma for rent, ranking #25 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,259/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Enid?

Ponca City is nearby and more affordable at $808/mo, which is $451 less than Enid.

What percentage of Enid residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.7% of Enid households are renters, while 61.3% are owner-occupied. Enid leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Enid rent compare to the national average?

Enid's median rent of $1,259/mo is $706 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #25 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,259/mo, rent takes ~24% of Enid's median household income ($62,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Enid 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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