Studio Rent · October 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Norman, OK

$890/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Norman, Oklahoma as of October 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,407 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$890
October 2026
vs city overall
-37%
$1,407 city median
vs national
-31%
$1,290 US median
Oklahoma rank
#24
of 37 cities

Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$35,600
Monthly gross
$2,967
Hourly (full-time)
$17.12

Rent by apartment size in Norman

Compare Norman's median rent across every apartment size.

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

Cheapest cities for a studio in Oklahoma

#CityStudio rent
1Ponca City$620
2Shawnee$660
3Bartlesville$730
4Lawton$730
5Ada$740
6Tahlequah$740
7Durant$750
8El Reno$750
9Enid$750
10Muskogee$760
11Pryor$760
12Del City$770
13Duncan$770
14Guthrie$770
15Newcastle$770

Most expensive cities for a studio in Oklahoma

#CityStudio rent
1Jenks$1,230
2Edmond$1,170
3Glenpool$1,090
4Broken Arrow$1,060
5Bixby$1,060
6Collinsville$1,050
7Mustang$1,040
8Yukon$1,030
9Owasso$1,030
10Oklahoma City$937
11Noble$930
12Moore$930
13Tulsa$909
14Norman (this page)$890
15Sapulpa$880

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Norman.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Norman
Moore, OK7 mi$930+$40 (+4%)
Newcastle, OK10.6 mi$770$-120 (-13%)
Noble, OK13.2 mi$930+$40 (+4%)
Del City, OK14.5 mi$770$-120 (-13%)
Midwest City, OK16.8 mi$875$-15 (-2%)
Oklahoma City, OK18.8 mi$937+$47 (+5%)
Mustang, OK22 mi$1,040+$150 (+17%)
Warr Acres, OK22.5 mi$820$-70 (-8%)
Bethany, OK23.4 mi$880$-10 (-1%)
Edmond, OK29.9 mi$1,170+$280 (+31%)
Yukon, OK30.2 mi$1,030+$140 (+16%)
Shawnee, OK36.3 mi$660$-230 (-26%)

Studio rent in Norman — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Norman?

As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Norman, Oklahoma is $890 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,407.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Norman?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.

Is Norman expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Norman's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Norman rank for studio rent in Oklahoma?

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

Are there cheaper studio options near Norman?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newcastle ($770), Del City ($770), Midwest City ($875).

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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.