Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Bartlesville, OK?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28% of gross income.

Bartlesville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).

Bartlesville median rent
$1,247/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Oklahoma)
$53,495/yr
Rent as % of income
28%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,458, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,337/mo in rent. Bartlesville's median rent of $1,247 leaves roughly $90/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Bartlesville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Oklahoma City, OK
$1,246/mo (28% of income)
Norman, OK
$1,246/mo (28% of income)
Guthrie, OK
$1,244/mo (27.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Bartlesville, OK?

Median rent in Bartlesville is $1,247 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Oklahoma earns about $53,495 a year, which makes that rent 28% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Bartlesville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Oklahoma (~$53,495/yr) supports up to $1,337 a month in rent. Bartlesville's current median rent is $1,247/mo, which leaves a $90/mo buffer.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Bartlesville?

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Oklahoma works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover Bartlesville's median rent of $1,247.

Where is rent cheaper than Bartlesville for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Oklahoma City ($1,246/mo), Norman ($1,246/mo), Guthrie ($1,244/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Oklahoma state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Bartlesville, OK. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.