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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oklahoma City, OK

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Oklahoma City, OK area range in price from $420 to $15,010 with an overall median price of $1,976. The three Oklahoma City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Treadwell Hills at $626, Del City at $655, and E South Oklahoma City at $655. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oklahoma City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Treadwell Hills$945$62651
Del City$965$65530
E South Oklahoma City$970$65546
Briarwood Estates$1,049$570103
Manwell Acres$1,049$570104
Royal Oaks$1,049$57081
Greenvale$1,050$57089
West 10th$1,100$570141
University$1,152$49478
Mayridge$1,171$62585

Cheapest Available Oklahoma City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oklahoma City, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at 10 West Apartments in the Meridian Avenue Hospitality Corridor neighborhood priced from $570. Vines at Adams in the Northwest 39 Street Enclave neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oklahoma City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
10 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$570
Vines at AdamsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Pickwick Place79-H Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$626
The Apartments at Melrose Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Calico Corners1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
The APEXMake THE APEX your new home! 5O%OFF FIRST MONTH...Studio,1BA$649
Treehouse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
The Vintage Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Grand Off WesternOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
Bradford Square ApartmentsPerfect place to call home!1BR,1BA$659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oklahoma City, OK

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oklahoma City area is the $0.80 price per square foot B2 Model at Vintage at 50th in the in the Suburban Northside neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Oklahoma City apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1100 NW 27th St. starting at $895 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Adventure District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oklahoma City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vintage at 50thB22BR,2BA$0.80
1100 NW 27th St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
Sonterra ApartmentsWelcome to Sonterra, your new home!2BR,2BA$0.90
Verde Vista2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.82
Amberwood Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.74
Hillcrest Residences2x12BR,1BA$0.91
Crestpark ApartmentsImmediate move-in available!!1BR,1BA$0.81
Carmel Terrace17-A 1 Bed/1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$0.88
Hillcrest GreenThe Tate2BR,1BA$0.91
Summerplace Apartments1+1 Down1BR,1BA$0.93

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Oklahoma City Overview

With its diverse culture, moderate climate, booming economy, and friendly people, Oklahoma City is an incredible place to live. And the apartments in Oklahoma City are as diverse as the people who live in them. There is so much to see and do here. Whether you enjoy trying new restaurants, exploring the arts, checking out the nightlife, or spending time in the great outdoors, it is easy to find a home to suit your lifestyle in an Oklahoma City apartment

Why live in Oklahoma City, OK?

Oklahoma City is a fabulous place to call home. First of all, the people here are so friendly that the city is often referred to as “The Big Friendly”. And despite the reputation of the Midwest as “flat”, this city is actually home to rolling hills and rivers. The urban revitalization created many great restaurants and shops to experience. Pedestrian and bike-friendly paths run throughout the city. Plus, if getting out of town is your “thing” then beautiful parks and wildlife are a short drive away. There are also some very practical reasons to love this city including low unemployment, low cost of living, and lower than average commute time. Oklahoma City and its surrounding suburbs are the home to five large public universities, including campuses for Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma University. The city also has a large community college program and 15 private universities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oklahoma City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oklahoma City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oklahoma City is under $659.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oklahoma City?

The cheapest apartment in Oklahoma City is 10 West Apartments which is listed at $570, while the average apartment in Oklahoma City costs $1,976.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oklahoma City?

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 6,828 regular apartments in Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City?

Cheap apartments in Oklahoma City have an average cost of $471 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oklahoma City.

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