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Lawton

Pop. 90,595·35th most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,086/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$879
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Lawton · $1,086
More affordable than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,086/mo
Expected by trend
$1,083/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$733
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$940/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
$13,032/yr
At $1,086/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lawton, OK is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
90,595
Median income
$54,433
Median age
32.3
Renters
55.2%
Age distribution
23%
31.5%
22.5%
12.5%
Under 1823%
18–3431.5%
35–5422.5%
55–6410.5%
65+12.5%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
52.4%
18.7%
16.4%
White52.4%
Black18.7%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian3.2%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
34.1%
33.2%
22.5%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
44.8%
55.2%
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lawton, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$788 → $1,086
up 37.8%
Income
$48,718 → $54,433
up 11.7%
Population
91,247 → 90,595
down 0.7%
Renter share
57% → 55.2%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 22.5%
-0.1 pts
Median age
31.4 → 32.3
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Lawton, OK has shifted from $788 to $1,086, up 37.8% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Lawton, OK now reports about $54,433, up from $48,718 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 57% to 55.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Lawton, OK reflects that arc in its own way.

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Lawton rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lawton is $1,086/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $733/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,320/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($54,433/yr), Lawton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lawton an affordable city for renters?

Lawton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,086/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($54,433/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lawton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lawton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,086/mo in Lawton. The local median household income is $54,433/yr, meaning the typical Lawton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lawton?

Rent in Lawton has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Lawton neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Lawton are 73507 ($1,006/mo), 73505 ($1,091/mo), and 73501 ($1,140/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Lawton is $1,086/mo.

How does Lawton rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Lawton is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #35 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,086/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lawton?

Duncan is nearby and more affordable at $1,058/mo, which is $28 less than Lawton.

What percentage of Lawton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.2% of Lawton households are renters, while 44.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lawton has a strong rental market.

How does Lawton rent compare to the national average?

Lawton's median rent of $1,086/mo is $879 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #35 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,086/mo, rent takes ~24% of Lawton's median household income ($54,433/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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