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Muskogee

Pop. 36,758·38th most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$991/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$974
Rising (Monthly)
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Muskogee · $991
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$991/mo
Expected by trend
$999/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,020/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
$11,892/yr
At $991/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, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Muskogee, OK is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,758
Median income
$50,213
Median age
35.9
Renters
45%
Age distribution
26.3%
22.2%
23.5%
12.1%
15.9%
Under 1826.3%
18–3422.2%
35–5423.5%
55–6412.1%
65+15.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.1%
14.9%
23.7%
White51.1%
Black14.9%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian1%
Other23.7%
Education (25+)
12.8%
36.4%
32.1%
18.7%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+18.7%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Muskogee, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$768 → $991
up 29.0%
Income
$41,430 → $50,213
up 21.2%
Population
37,214 → 36,758
down 1.2%
Renter share
44.3% → 45%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 18.7%
-1.6 pts
Median age
35.4 → 35.9
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Muskogee, OK paid around $768 a month. That figure now sits near $991, up 29.0% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $41,430 to $50,213 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Muskogee, OK losing about 456 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Muskogee, OK look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Muskogee rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Muskogee, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Muskogee is $991/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,350/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($50,213/yr), Muskogee ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Muskogee an affordable city for renters?

Muskogee is considered very affordable for renters. At $991/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($50,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Muskogee falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Muskogee?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $991/mo in Muskogee. The local median household income is $50,213/yr, meaning the typical Muskogee household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Muskogee?

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

How does Muskogee rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Muskogee is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #38 out of 38 tracked cities at $991/mo.

What percentage of Muskogee residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of Muskogee households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. Muskogee leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Muskogee rent compare to the national average?

Muskogee's median rent of $991/mo is $974 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #38 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $991/mo, rent takes ~24% of Muskogee's median household income ($50,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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