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Sapulpa

Pop. 22,570·20th most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,305/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$627
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Sapulpa · $1,305
More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,305/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/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 $1,305 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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,817) is $1,595 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,540); a 4-bedroom is $1,780.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Sapulpa. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,660/yr
At $1,305/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.3% 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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Sapulpa rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Sapulpa, OK

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Sapulpa is $1,305/mo as of October 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

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 $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,305/mo in Sapulpa. The local median household income is $63,817/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Sapulpa?

Rent in Sapulpa has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Sapulpa rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Sapulpa is in the middle among Oklahoma cities for rent, ranking #20 of 38 tracked cities at $1,305/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sapulpa?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Sapulpa ($1,305/mo) include Sand Springs ($1,254/mo), and Tulsa ($1,273/mo).
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,305/mo, rent takes ~25% of Sapulpa's median household income ($63,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax0.25–4.75%
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