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Sand Springs

Pop. 20,117·28th most expensive in Oklahoma·Sand Springs rents are up 12.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,260/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$702
Rising (Monthly)
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Sand Springs · $1,260
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
38/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Sand Springs's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,260/mo
Expected by trend
$1,188/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,770
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,160/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,260 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,120/yr
At $1,260/mo median
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Rents are up 12.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.2% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sand Springs, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,117
Median income
$75,645
Median age
37.1
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
26.2%
20.3%
25.3%
17.3%
Under 1826.2%
18–3420.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.9%
65+17.3%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
76.6%
14%
White76.6%
Black2.1%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian0.6%
Other14%
Education (25+)
31.8%
32.9%
27.3%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sand Springs, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,043 → $75,645
up 18.1%
Population
19,935 → 20,117
up 0.9%
Renter share
29.5% → 28.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 27.3%
+3.8 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.1
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,645 today, compared with $64,043 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 27.3% of adults here, versus 23.5% in 2021.

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About renting in Sand Springs, OK

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sand Springs is $1,260/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($75,645/yr), Sand Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Springs an affordable city for renters?

Sand Springs is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,260/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($75,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sand Springs falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sand Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,260/mo in Sand Springs. The local median household income is $75,645/yr, meaning the typical Sand Springs household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sand Springs?

Rent in Sand Springs has increased 12.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Sand Springs rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Sand Springs is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #28 out of 39 tracked cities at $1,260/mo.

What percentage of Sand Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.7% of Sand Springs households are renters, while 71.3% are owner-occupied. Sand Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sand Springs rent compare to the national average?

Sand Springs's median rent of $1,260/mo is $702 (36%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #28 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,260/mo, rent takes ~20% of Sand Springs's median household income ($75,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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