ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73103

Part of Oklahoma City, OK

Pop. 5,486·Oklahoma County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma

Median rent (all units)

$1,178/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$754

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ZIP 73103 · $1,178

More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,050

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR+

$2,070

Research median

$1,390/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

October. Asking rents in ZIP 73103 usually run 1.3% below trend in October and 1% above it in June, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 73103 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 73103 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($54,561) is $1,364 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,140); a 2-bedroom is $1,390.

Rank in Oklahoma City

9th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 73109, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,014/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 73103. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,136/yr

At $1,178/mo median

Location

CityOklahoma City

StateOK

CountyOklahoma County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73103 (Oklahoma City, OK) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,486

Median income

$54,561

Median age

34.9

Renters

67.3%

Age distribution

14.1%

36.1%

28.2%

12.9%

Under 1814.1%

18–3436.1%

35–5428.2%

55–648.7%

65+12.9%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

77.1%

White77.1%

Black3.6%

Hispanic6.9%

Asian4.6%

Other7.8%

Education (25+)

21.6%

65.1%

No HS diploma1.7%

HS diploma11.7%

Some college21.6%

Bachelor's+65.1%

Housing tenure

32.7%

67.3%

Owner32.7%

Renter67.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73103 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent

$894 → $1,178

up 31.8%

Income

$50,244 → $54,561

up 8.6%

Population

5,427 → 5,486

up 1.1%

Renter share

67.9% → 67.3%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

58.3% → 65.1%

+6.8 pts

Median age

34.3 → 34.9

+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 73103 in Oklahoma City, OK stood at $894 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,178, reflecting a 31.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,244 in 2021 to $54,561 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 5,427 residents to roughly 5,486. College-educated residents now make up 65.1% of adults here, versus 58.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 73103 in Oklahoma City, OK market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 73103 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,178/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($54,561/yr), ZIP 73103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,178/mo in ZIP 73103. The local median household income is $54,561/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73103?

Rent in ZIP 73103 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 73103?

Asking rents in ZIP 73103 are usually lowest in October, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 73103 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73103 is one of the more affordable among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #72 of 99 at $1,178/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 73103 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.