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Average Rent in Central Oklahoma City & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Central Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,553/mo
Lowest Available
$938/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
49
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Central Oklahoma City
27 listed units across 2 buildings in Central Oklahoma City dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $46/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Village Apartments | Unit A505, Elaine | $2,729 | $2,602 | $127 |
| West Village Apartments | Unit C408, Eddy | $1,096 | $1,019 | $77 |
| West Village Apartments | Unit C406, Eddy | $1,161 | $1,099 | $62 |
| West Village Apartments | Unit A311, Eddy | $1,131 | $1,076 | $55 |
| West Village Apartments | Unit A320, Eddy | $1,106 | $1,051 | $55 |
| The First Residences Apartments | Unit 1101, B-08 | $5,243 | $5,194 | $49 |
| The First Residences Apartments | Unit 1114, A-10 | $2,686 | $2,643 | $43 |
| The First Residences Apartments | Unit 1306, A-01 | $2,146 | $2,103 | $43 |
Central Oklahoma City vs Oklahoma City, OK Average
Central Oklahoma City is more expensive the Oklahoma City, OK average by $722/mo (39%). The citywide average is $1,831/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central Oklahoma City?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Central Oklahoma City is $2,553 per month across 5 apartment communities and 49 available units.
The most affordable option is 1211 N. Shartel starting at $938/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,311/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,055/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,569/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $6,626/mo.
Prices range from $938 to $10,649 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Central Oklahoma City
Rent Prices by Apartment in Central Oklahoma City
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1211 N. Shartel | $938/mo | $938/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| West Village Apartments | $1,019/mo | $1,625/mo | 20 | 4.2 |
| Aviare Arts District | $1,270/mo | $1,290/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| Edge at Midtown | $1,465/mo | $1,465/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| The First Residences Apartments | $1,697/mo | $3,504/mo | 25 | 4.7 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,553/mo.
Comfortable income
$123,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($938/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Central Oklahoma City is $66,702 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Central Oklahoma City
Overall prices in Central Oklahoma City runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Central Oklahoma City's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,553 |
| Utilities | $336 |
| Groceries | $504 |
| Transportation | $800 |
| Healthcare | $390 |
| Other goods and services | $625 |
| Estimated total | $5,208/mo |
Population
688,693
Median household income
$66,702
Census median rent
$1,083/mo
Rent as % of income
29.2%
Median age
35.0
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Central Oklahoma City Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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