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Norman

Pop. 129,672·17th most expensive in Oklahoma·Norman rents are up 9.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,383/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$582
Stable (Monthly)
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Norman · $1,383
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
40/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Norman's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,383/mo
Expected by trend
$1,319/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$963
2 BR
$1,183
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,727
Research median
$1,183/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
$16,596/yr
At $1,383/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Norman, OK is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 45.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
129,672
Median income
$67,704
Median age
32.5
Renters
46.7%
Age distribution
17%
36.6%
21.7%
14.7%
Under 1817%
18–3436.6%
35–5421.7%
55–6410%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
White71.6%
Black4.6%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian4.3%
Other10.3%
Education (25+)
19.8%
28.4%
45.9%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+45.9%
Housing tenure
53.3%
46.7%
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Norman, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,014 → $1,383
up 36.4%
Income
$59,866 → $67,704
up 13.1%
Population
125,745 → 129,672
up 3.1%
Renter share
46.9% → 46.7%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 45.9%
+1.0 pts
Median age
31 → 32.5
+1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Norman, OK has shifted from $1,014 to $1,383, up 36.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $59,866 to $67,704 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Norman, OK adding about 3,927 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Norman, OK look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $1,383/mo, how Norman rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Norman rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Norman, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Norman is $1,383/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,183/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $963/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,580/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($67,704/yr), Norman ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Norman an affordable city for renters?

Norman is considered affordable for renters. At $1,383/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($67,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Norman falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Norman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,383/mo in Norman. The local median household income is $67,704/yr, meaning the typical Norman household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Norman?

Rent in Norman has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Norman neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Norman are 73071 ($1,351/mo), 73072 ($1,383/mo), and 73069 ($1,456/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Norman is $1,383/mo.

How does Norman rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Norman is middle-of-the-pack for Oklahoma for rent, ranking #17 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,383/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Norman?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Norman ($1,383/mo): Del City ($1,213/mo), Midwest City ($1,242/mo), Noble ($1,368/mo).

What percentage of Norman residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.7% of Norman households are renters, while 53.3% are owner-occupied. Norman leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Norman rent compare to the national average?

Norman's median rent of $1,383/mo is $582 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #17 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,383/mo, rent takes ~25% of Norman's median household income ($67,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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