ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73135

Pop. 22,022·Oklahoma County·40th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,399/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$533
Reported rents
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ZIP 73135 · $1,399
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 73135 usually run 1% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in August, about $29 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 73135 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 73135 changed +8.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 73135 rose 31.3% while median household income rose 3.3% ($61,455 to $63,478). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 73135 is 45.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,478) is $1,587 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,360); a 3-bedroom is $1,830.

Rank in Oklahoma City

18th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 73115, 3 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,199/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 73135. 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
$16,788/yr
At $1,399/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyOklahoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73135 (Oklahoma City, OK) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,022
Median income
$63,478
Median age
31
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
26.5%
28.5%
24.9%
Under 1826.5%
18–3428.5%
35–5424.9%
55–649%
65+11.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.2%
28.6%
15.7%
White42.2%
Black28.6%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian5.4%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
27.3%
38%
24.5%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+24.5%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73135 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,054 → $1,399
up 32.7%
Income
$61,220 → $63,478
up 3.7%
Population
21,532 → 22,022
up 2.3%
Renter share
40% → 44.8%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 24.5%
-1.5 pts
Median age
32.3 → 31
-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 73135 in Oklahoma City, OK paid around $1,054 a month. That figure now sits near $1,399, up 32.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,220 in 2021 to $63,478 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 73135 in Oklahoma City, OK adding about 490 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 40% to 44.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 73135 in Oklahoma City, OK market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 73135 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,399/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,478/yr), ZIP 73135 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73135?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,399/mo in ZIP 73135. The local median household income is $63,478/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73135?

Rent in ZIP 73135 has risen 8.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 73135?

Asking rents in ZIP 73135 are usually lowest in January, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $29 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 73135?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 73135 rose 31.3% while median household income rose 3.3%, from $61,455 to $63,478. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 73135 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73135 is in the middle among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #40 of 99 at $1,399/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 73135 changed +8.8%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 73135 compare to the rest of Oklahoma City?

At $1,399/mo, ZIP 73135 is $114 above the Oklahoma City citywide median of $1,285/mo. It is the 18th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,399/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 73135's median household income ($63,478/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73135 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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