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Sapulpa

Pop. 22,570·22nd most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,351/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$611
Rising (Monthly)
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Sapulpa · $1,351
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,351/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$63,817/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sapulpa's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,780
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,170/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,351 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,212/yr
At $1,351/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sapulpa, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,570
Median income
$63,817
Median age
39.8
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
23%
21.5%
23.7%
12.2%
19.6%
Under 1823%
18–3421.5%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.2%
65+19.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
71.8%
17.1%
White71.8%
Black2.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian1.4%
Other17.1%
Education (25+)
37.9%
32.6%
20.1%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sapulpa, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,169 → $63,817
up 11.6%
Population
21,853 → 22,570
up 3.3%
Renter share
29.8% → 34.4%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 20.1%
+0.9 pts
Median age
39.1 → 39.8
+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $63,817 today, compared with $57,169 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,853 to 22,570 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 34.4% of households rent today, against 29.8% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Sapulpa rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Sapulpa, OK

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sapulpa is $1,351/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($63,817/yr), Sapulpa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sapulpa an affordable city for renters?

Sapulpa is considered affordable for renters. At $1,351/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($63,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sapulpa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sapulpa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,351/mo in Sapulpa. The local median household income is $63,817/yr, meaning the typical Sapulpa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sapulpa?

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

How does Sapulpa rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Sapulpa is middle-of-the-pack for Oklahoma for rent, ranking #22 out of 39 tracked cities at $1,351/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sapulpa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sapulpa ($1,351/mo): Sand Springs ($1,260/mo), Tulsa ($1,276/mo).

What percentage of Sapulpa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of Sapulpa households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. Sapulpa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sapulpa rent compare to the national average?

Sapulpa's median rent of $1,351/mo is $611 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #22 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,351/mo, rent takes ~25% of Sapulpa's median household income ($63,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sapulpa 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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