City Report · OK

Moore

Pop. 63,420·11th most expensive in Oklahoma·Rental market data updated monthly for Moore, OK
Median rent (all units)
$1,537/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$428
Rising (Monthly)
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Moore · $1,537
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Moore's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,537/mo
Expected by trend
$1,543/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,240/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
$18,444/yr
At $1,537/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Moore, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,420
Median income
$80,420
Median age
34.1
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.7%
25.2%
13.3%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.7%
35–5425.2%
55–6410.1%
65+13.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
70%
13.1%
White70%
Black5.7%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian3.2%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
27%
34.7%
29.1%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma27%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Moore, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,226 → $1,537
up 25.4%
Income
$68,562 → $80,420
up 17.3%
Population
62,633 → 63,420
up 1.3%
Renter share
30.2% → 32.1%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 29.1%
+1.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Moore, OK has increased by $311 per month, settling near $1,537 after starting the period at $1,226. Household income in the area moved from $68,562 to $80,420 across the same window, up 17.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 62,633 to 63,420 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 32.1% of households rent today, against 30.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Moore, OK look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Moore rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Moore, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Moore is $1,537/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,660/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($80,420/yr), Moore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Moore an affordable city for renters?

Moore is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,537/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($80,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Moore falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Moore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,537/mo in Moore. The local median household income is $80,420/yr, meaning the typical Moore household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Moore?

Rent in Moore has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Moore rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Moore is one of the pricier cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #11 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,537/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Moore?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Moore ($1,537/mo): Del City ($1,213/mo), Midwest City ($1,242/mo), Oklahoma City ($1,298/mo).

What percentage of Moore residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of Moore households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. Moore leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Moore rent compare to the national average?

Moore's median rent of $1,537/mo is $428 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #11 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,537/mo, rent takes ~23% of Moore's median household income ($80,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Moore 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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