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property at 401 SE 12th St

$800 - $980

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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401 SE 12th St

NormanOK73071

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property at 209 W Haddock St

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 W Haddock St

NormanOK73069
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Timbers Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers Apartments

1901-1911 Cherry Stone StNorman, OK 73072
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Ray Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ray Apartments

310-320 E Boyd StNorman, OK 73069
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University, Norman, OK Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Oklahoma City, OK is a 5 Beds unit found at Millennium Norman priced from $639. Garden Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Oklahoma City, OK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Millennium Norman5BR/5BA - Elite5BR,5BA$639
Garden Cottages1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Emerald GreensOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Stoneridge ApartmentsQuartz 0x1LStudio,1BA$810
Campus Stationa11BR,1BA$819
Norman Creek2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Norman ApartmentsLarge 1-bed flat at Summer Pointe1BR,1BA$830
Preston Square1/11BR,1BA$835
University Blvd ApartmentsOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OK

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4BR/4BA - Platinum Model at Montara Park in the in the Outer Norman neighborhood starting from $611. The second greatest value University apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhouse Model at Rock Canyon Apartments starting at $1,065 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Outer Norman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montara Park4BR/4BA - Platinum4BR,4BA$0.38
Rock Canyon Apartments2x1.5 Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Twin Creek VillageStandard Downstairs2BR,2BA$0.95
The Flats at Norman2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.04
Sterling Park ApartmentsC3 Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Crestmont Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Brentwood Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Norman Creek2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
413 S Webster Ave, Unit 2413 S Webster Ave1BR,1BA$1.01
Norman Apartments2-bed Luxe patio home at Springfield2BR,1BA$1.12

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $859.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Emerald Greens which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in University costs $1,230.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $439 which is $791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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