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Guthrie

Pop. 11,243·28th most expensive in Oklahoma·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,260/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$702
Falling (Monthly)
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Guthrie · $1,260
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,260/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$53,457/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Guthrie's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,020/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,260 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,120/yr
At $1,260/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Guthrie, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,243
Median income
$53,457
Median age
39.7
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
18.3%
27.9%
24%
20.4%
Under 1818.3%
18–3427.9%
35–5424%
55–649.3%
65+20.4%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.8%
13%
White67.8%
Black13%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian0.7%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
33.7%
29.5%
26.6%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+26.6%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Guthrie, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,760 → $53,457
up 19.4%
Population
10,767 → 11,243
up 4.4%
Renter share
35.9% → 34.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 26.6%
+7.0 pts
Median age
37.1 → 39.7
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,457 today, compared with $44,760 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 10,767 residents to roughly 11,243. College-educated residents now make up 26.6% of adults here, versus 19.6% in 2021.

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Guthrie rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Guthrie, OK

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Guthrie is $1,260/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,360/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($53,457/yr), Guthrie ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Guthrie an affordable city for renters?

Guthrie is considered affordable for renters. At $1,260/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($53,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Guthrie falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Guthrie?

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 $1,260/mo in Guthrie. The local median household income is $53,457/yr, meaning the typical Guthrie household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Guthrie?

Rent in Guthrie has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Guthrie rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Guthrie is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #28 out of 39 tracked cities at $1,260/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Guthrie?

Midwest City is nearby and more affordable at $1,208/mo, which is $52 less than Guthrie.

What percentage of Guthrie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of Guthrie households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. Guthrie leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Guthrie rent compare to the national average?

Guthrie's median rent of $1,260/mo is $702 (36%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #28 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,260/mo, rent takes ~28% of Guthrie's median household income ($53,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Guthrie 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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