Studio Apartment Rent in Tahlequah, OK
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tahlequah, Oklahoma as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,216 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tahlequah
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tahlequah
Compare Tahlequah's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Oklahoma
Most expensive cities for a studio in Oklahoma
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedmont | $1,250 |
| 2 | Jenks | $1,230 |
| 3 | Edmond | $1,170 |
| 4 | Glenpool | $1,090 |
| 5 | Broken Arrow | $1,060 |
| 6 | Bixby | $1,060 |
| 7 | Collinsville | $1,050 |
| 8 | Mustang | $1,040 |
| 9 | Yukon | $1,030 |
| 10 | Owasso | $1,030 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City | $937 |
| 12 | Noble | $930 |
| 13 | Moore | $930 |
| 14 | Tulsa | $909 |
| 15 | Norman | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tahlequah.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tahlequah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee, OK | 28.6 mi | $760 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Pryor, OK | 34.2 mi | $760 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 40 mi | $790 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 44.9 mi | $790 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Farmington, AR | 49.8 mi | $1,000 | +$260 (+35%) |
| Claremore, OK | 52.6 mi | $880 | +$140 (+19%) |
| Van Buren, AR | 54 mi | $700 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 54.5 mi | $1,060 | +$320 (+43%) |
| Centerton, AR | 56.3 mi | $1,070 | +$330 (+45%) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 57.5 mi | $726 | $-14 (-2%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 57.8 mi | $970 | +$230 (+31%) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 58.9 mi | $873 | +$133 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Tahlequah — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tahlequah?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tahlequah, Oklahoma is $740 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,216.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tahlequah?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tahlequah expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tahlequah's studio median of $740 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tahlequah rank for studio rent in Oklahoma?
Among the 37 cities in Oklahoma with studio data, Tahlequah ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tahlequah?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Van Buren ($700), Fort Smith ($726).