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Shawnee

Pop. 31,671·31st most expensive in Oklahoma·Shawnee rents are up 8.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,201/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$764
Rising (Monthly)
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Shawnee · $1,201
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
42/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Shawnee's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,201/mo
Expected by trend
$1,157/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$960/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
$14,412/yr
At $1,201/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Shawnee, OK is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,671
Median income
$55,815
Median age
34.6
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
24.1%
26.4%
21.6%
12.1%
15.8%
Under 1824.1%
18–3426.4%
35–5421.6%
55–6412.1%
65+15.8%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
18%
White69.9%
Black4%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.3%
Other18%
Education (25+)
32.5%
33%
24.6%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Shawnee, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,036 → $1,201
up 15.9%
Income
$47,649 → $55,815
up 17.1%
Population
31,237 → 31,671
up 1.4%
Renter share
43.2% → 41.7%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 24.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
35.5 → 34.6
-0.9 yrs

Rent in Shawnee, OK has climbed 15.9% since 2023, going from about $1,036 per month to roughly $1,201 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Shawnee, OK now reports about $55,815, up from $47,649 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,237 to 31,671 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 41.7% of households rent today, against 43.2% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Shawnee, OK reflects that arc in its own way.

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Shawnee rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Shawnee is $1,201/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($55,815/yr), Shawnee ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Shawnee an affordable city for renters?

Shawnee is considered affordable for renters. At $1,201/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($55,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Shawnee falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Shawnee?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,201/mo in Shawnee. The local median household income is $55,815/yr, meaning the typical Shawnee household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Shawnee?

Rent in Shawnee has increased 8.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Shawnee neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Shawnee are 74801 ($1,114/mo), and 74804 ($1,353/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Shawnee is $1,201/mo.

How does Shawnee rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Shawnee is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #31 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,201/mo.

What percentage of Shawnee residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of Shawnee households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. Shawnee leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Shawnee rent compare to the national average?

Shawnee's median rent of $1,201/mo is $764 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #31 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,201/mo, rent takes ~26% of Shawnee's median household income ($55,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Shawnee 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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