
Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Oklahoma City, OK from $300 (7 Rentals)
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Oklahoma City, OK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oklahoma City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $500 | $3,531 |
| Oklahoma City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $528 | $10,000+ |
| Oklahoma City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Oklahoma City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Oklahoma City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $610 | $4,000 |
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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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oklahoma City?
The cheapest apartment in Oklahoma City is 3333 S Walker Ave which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Oklahoma City costs $2,000.
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 5,272 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 $501 which is $1,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oklahoma City.
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