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Average Rent in Garfield County, OK🔻 2nd cheapest in OK

HUD FY2019 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 62,322

Data review: HUD FY2019Sources: HUD, Zillow, Census, BLSMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction
⚠️ Data notice: The most recent HUD data available for this area is FY2019. HUD may have reclassified this metro — figures may not reflect current market conditions.

Market Overview

Garfield County, OK has rental prices ranging from $493/month to $1,217/month in 2019, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $581/month — 58% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $67,302/year, spending $581/month on a 1-bedroom represents 10% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Garfield County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $768/month, Garfield County ranks #69 most expensive of the 70 cities tracked in Oklahoma — more affordable than 98% of all US cities in our data.

The Garfield County Rental Market

The Garfield County, OK area has a population of about 62,322 and 35% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Garfield County, OK have risen by $1/month (0.1%) over the past year, from $767 to $768. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Garfield County, OK without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $23,240. The local median household income of $67,302 exceeds that threshold by $44,062, making Garfield County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Garfield County, OK has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.3 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2019
Studio
$493
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$581
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$768
0.1% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,083
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,217
Affordable
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Is Garfield County, OK Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$30,720/year
Local median income: $67,302
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $768/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in OKlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Oklahoma City$886$961$1,180$1,575
Tulsa$890$950$1,179$1,555
Lawton$745$750$962$1,348
Payne County$767$822$1,014$1,421
Pottawatomie County$642$713$936$1,242
Muskogee County$707$712$934$1,170

Rent or Buy in Garfield County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Garfield County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$768/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $768/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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