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Piedmont

Pop. 8,342·10th most expensive in Oklahoma·Rental market data updated monthly for Piedmont, OK
Median rent (all units)
$1,580/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.1%
vs US Median
-$385
Falling (Monthly)
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Piedmont · $1,580
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,580/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$104,441/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Piedmont's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,670/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
$18,960/yr
At $1,580/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Piedmont, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,342
Median income
$104,441
Median age
37.9
Renters
8.6%
Age distribution
24.7%
22.1%
25.8%
12.9%
14.5%
Under 1824.7%
18–3422.1%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.9%
65+14.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
13.7%
White75.1%
Black3.7%
Hispanic13.7%
Other7.3%
Education (25+)
18.9%
32.1%
40.1%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
91.4%
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Piedmont, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,413 → $104,441
up 25.2%
Population
7,306 → 8,342
up 14.2%
Renter share
4.5% → 8.6%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43.2% → 40.1%
-3.1 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.9
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Piedmont, OK now reports about $104,441, up from $83,413 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,306 to 8,342 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.2% change. About 8.6% of households rent today, against 4.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 43.2% to 40.1%.

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At $1,580/mo, how Piedmont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Piedmont rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Piedmont is $1,580/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,230/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($104,441/yr), Piedmont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Piedmont an affordable city for renters?

Piedmont is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,580/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($104,441/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Piedmont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Piedmont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,580/mo in Piedmont. The local median household income is $104,441/yr, meaning the typical Piedmont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Piedmont?

Rent in Piedmont has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Piedmont rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Piedmont is one of the pricier cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #10 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,580/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Piedmont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Piedmont ($1,580/mo): Bethany ($1,186/mo), Warr Acres ($1,310/mo), El Reno ($1,395/mo).

What percentage of Piedmont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.6% of Piedmont households are renters, while 91.4% are owner-occupied. Piedmont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Piedmont rent compare to the national average?

Piedmont's median rent of $1,580/mo is $385 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #10 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,580/mo, rent takes ~18% of Piedmont's median household income ($104,441/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Piedmont 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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