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Average Rent in Woods County, OK Rents rising 2.4% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 8,619

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Market Overview

Woods County, OK has rental prices ranging from $713/month to $1,380/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $783/month — 44% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $50,512/year, spending $783/month on a 1-bedroom represents 19% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Woods County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $957/month, Woods County ranks #14 most expensive of the 70 cities tracked in Oklahoma — pricier than 57% of all US cities in our data.

The Woods County Rental Market

The Woods County, OK area has a population of about 8,619 and 36% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Woods County, OK have risen by $22/month (2.4%) over the past year, from $935 to $957. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Woods County, OK without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $31,320. The local median household income of $50,512 exceeds that threshold by $19,192, making Woods County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Woods County, OK has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$713
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$783
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$957
2.4% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,153
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,380
Average
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Is Woods County, OK Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$38,280/year
Local median income: $50,512
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $957/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 Woods County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Woods County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$957/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 5 years — worth it if you stay 5+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $957/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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