Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Broken Arrow, OK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22% of gross income.
Broken Arrow rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Broken Arrow, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Broken Arrow, OK →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Broken Arrow, OK?
Median rent in Broken Arrow is $1,607 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oklahoma earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 22% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Broken Arrow?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oklahoma (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Broken Arrow's current median rent is $1,607/mo, which leaves a $587/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Broken Arrow?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Oklahoma works roughly 38.1 hours a month to cover Broken Arrow's median rent of $1,607.
Where is rent cheaper than Broken Arrow for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Edmond ($1,606/mo), Edmond ($1,604/mo), Coweta ($1,600/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.