1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oklahoma City, OK
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,298 and +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oklahoma City
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.
Rent by apartment size in Oklahoma City
Compare Oklahoma City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Oklahoma
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Oklahoma
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedmont | $1,360 |
| 2 | Jenks | $1,310 |
| 3 | Edmond | $1,268 |
| 4 | Glenpool | $1,160 |
| 5 | Mustang | $1,130 |
| 6 | Broken Arrow | $1,130 |
| 7 | Bixby | $1,130 |
| 8 | Yukon | $1,120 |
| 9 | Collinsville | $1,120 |
| 10 | Owasso | $1,100 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City (this page) | $1,015 |
| 12 | Noble | $1,010 |
| 13 | Moore | $1,010 |
| 14 | Tulsa | $970 |
| 15 | Norman | $963 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oklahoma City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warr Acres, OK | 4.8 mi | $890 | $-125 (-12%) |
| Bethany, OK | 6.8 mi | $950 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Del City, OK | 8.3 mi | $840 | $-175 (-17%) |
| Moore, OK | 12.1 mi | $1,010 | $-5 (0%) |
| Edmond, OK | 12.5 mi | $1,268 | +$253 (+25%) |
| Midwest City, OK | 12.6 mi | $950 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Mustang, OK | 15.8 mi | $1,130 | +$115 (+11%) |
| Yukon, OK | 16.1 mi | $1,120 | +$105 (+10%) |
| Newcastle, OK | 16.7 mi | $830 | $-185 (-18%) |
| Norman, OK | 18.8 mi | $963 | $-52 (-5%) |
| Piedmont, OK | 18.9 mi | $1,360 | +$345 (+34%) |
| Guthrie, OK | 27 mi | $830 | $-185 (-18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oklahoma City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oklahoma City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is $1,015 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,298.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oklahoma City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,600 ($3,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oklahoma City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oklahoma City's 1-bedroom median of $1,015 is +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oklahoma City rank for 1-bedroom rent in Oklahoma?
Among the 37 cities in Oklahoma with 1-bedroom data, Oklahoma City ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oklahoma City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Warr Acres ($890), Bethany ($950), Del City ($840).