Oklahoma continues to offer some of the most affordable housing in the country, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. The state ranked ninth lowest in median rent nationwide at $1,044, well below the U.S. median of $1,487.
That figure places Oklahoma just below Louisiana, Missouri and Alabama, reinforcing the state’s relative affordability for residents and employers.
For Oklahoma City, the data reflects a housing market that remains accessible even as population and job growth continue. The city’s ongoing investment in infrastructure and new development is helping keep rental costs stable while attracting talent and business expansion…