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Tahlequah

Pop. 16,935·29th most expensive in Oklahoma·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$749
Rising (Monthly)
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Tahlequah · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,216/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$49,000/yr
Local median income
$49,581/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tahlequah's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$740
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,230
Research median
$930/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
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
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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, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Tahlequah, OK is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,935
Median income
$49,581
Median age
29.3
Renters
59.8%
Age distribution
20%
35.8%
21.1%
15.9%
Under 1820%
18–3435.8%
35–5421.1%
55–647.1%
65+15.9%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
46.3%
40.5%
White46.3%
Black2.4%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian0.9%
Other40.5%
Education (25+)
25.3%
29.3%
34.4%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
40.2%
59.8%
Owner40.2%
Renter59.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tahlequah, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,416 → $49,581
up 11.6%
Population
16,213 → 16,935
up 4.5%
Renter share
55.6% → 59.8%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 34.4%
+0.4 pts
Median age
30.2 → 29.3
-0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Tahlequah, OK now reports about $49,581, up from $44,416 in 2021. Census counts show Tahlequah, OK adding about 722 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 55.6% to 59.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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At $1,216/mo, how Tahlequah rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Tahlequah rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Tahlequah, OK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tahlequah is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,190/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($49,581/yr), Tahlequah ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tahlequah an affordable city for renters?

Tahlequah is considered affordable for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($49,581/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tahlequah falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Tahlequah?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in Tahlequah. The local median household income is $49,581/yr, meaning the typical Tahlequah household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tahlequah?

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

How does Tahlequah rent compare to other cities in Oklahoma?

Tahlequah is one of the more affordable cities in Oklahoma for rent, ranking #29 out of 38 tracked cities at $1,216/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tahlequah?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tahlequah ($1,216/mo): Muskogee ($991/mo), Pryor ($1,040/mo).

What percentage of Tahlequah residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.8% of Tahlequah households are renters, while 40.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Tahlequah has a strong rental market.

How does Tahlequah rent compare to the national average?

Tahlequah's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oklahoma, it ranks #29 out of 38 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~29% of Tahlequah's median household income ($49,581/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tahlequah 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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