1-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Norman, OK

$963/mo

Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Norman, Oklahoma as of October 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,407 and +31% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.

1-Bedroom median
$963
October 2026
vs city overall
-32%
$1,407 city median
vs national
-31%
$1,395 US median
Oklahoma rank
#24
of 37 cities

Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Norman

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$38,520
Monthly gross
$3,210
Hourly (full-time)
$18.52

Rent by apartment size in Norman

Compare Norman's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$890
1-Bedroom (current)
$963
2-Bedroom
$1,183
3-Bedroom
$1,580
4+ Bedroom
$1,727

Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oklahoma

#City1-Bedroom rent
1Ponca City$720
2Shawnee$730
3Lawton$733
4Tahlequah$740
5Ada$750
6Durant$750
7Enid$755
8Duncan$770
9Ardmore$790
10El Reno$810
11Muskogee$810
12Pryor$810
13Bartlesville$815
14Guthrie$830
15Newcastle$830

Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Oklahoma

#City1-Bedroom rent
1Jenks$1,310
2Edmond$1,268
3Glenpool$1,160
4Mustang$1,130
5Broken Arrow$1,130
6Bixby$1,130
7Yukon$1,120
8Collinsville$1,120
9Owasso$1,100
10Oklahoma City$1,015
11Noble$1,010
12Moore$1,010
13Tulsa$970
14Norman (this page)$963
15Midwest City$950

Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Norman.

CityDistance1-Bedroom rentvs Norman
Moore, OK7 mi$1,010+$47 (+5%)
Newcastle, OK10.6 mi$830$-133 (-14%)
Noble, OK13.2 mi$1,010+$47 (+5%)
Del City, OK14.5 mi$840$-123 (-13%)
Midwest City, OK16.8 mi$950$-13 (-1%)
Oklahoma City, OK18.8 mi$1,015+$52 (+5%)
Mustang, OK22 mi$1,130+$167 (+17%)
Warr Acres, OK22.5 mi$890$-73 (-8%)
Bethany, OK23.4 mi$950$-13 (-1%)
Edmond, OK29.9 mi$1,268+$305 (+32%)
Yukon, OK30.2 mi$1,120+$157 (+16%)
Shawnee, OK36.3 mi$730$-233 (-24%)

1-Bedroom rent in Norman — common questions

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Norman?

As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Norman, Oklahoma is $963 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,407.

What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Norman?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,520 ($3,210/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.52/hour at a full-time job.

Is Norman expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Norman's 1-bedroom median of $963 is +31% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Norman rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oklahoma?

Among the 37 cities in Oklahoma with 1-bedroom data, Norman ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Norman?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Newcastle ($830), Del City ($840), Midwest City ($950).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Norman, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.