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Oklahoma City is the kind of place where you can live large for less. Residents spend 29% less than the national average on housing, giving them more room in the budget for everything else. With a growing economy and wide variety of neighborhoods, OKC offers the chance to find a home that fits your lifestyle and your wallet. Learn more at ABetterLifeOKC.com/housing. Whether you're looking for a modern loft downtown, a historic home on a tree-lined street or a spacious house on a large lot, the Greater OKC area has options for every preference and price range. Your dollar stretches further here than in most major markets; the average price of a single-family home in OKC is about $198,000, while condos average around $137,000. For renters, the market is just as accessible. OKC has thousands of apartments to choose from, ranging from luxury developments to modest garden-style units. Monthly rents vary from $600 to $2,200, with the average 950-square-foot apartment costing around $860. That compares to $1,841 in Denver, $2,889 in Chicago, $3,031 in Seattle and $3,182 in Los Angeles. Downtown OKC’s housing market has grown significantly in the past decade. There are now more than 5,290 units on the market, with another 1,824 either under construction
or in planning. Popular urban districts like Midtown and Deep Deuce, just east of the Central Business District, offer walkable neighborhoods with dining, shopping and a range of housing options. Whether you prefer suburban or rural living, OKC makes both accessible. The city’s large footprint allows room for traditional suburban neighborhoods and more pastoral settings without sacrificing convenience. Thanks to low commute times and an easy-to-navigate grid system, even those living outside the urban core can get where they need to go with ease. OKC has earned national attention in recent years for its affordability and housing costs. The city has been ranked among the top 10 for low cost of living (C2ER), low property taxes (LendingTree), low rent (Realtor.com), best home values (The Ascent) and best cities to live in (Bankrate). OKC has also been named a top city for college graduates (Zumper.com) and one of the best capital cities (WalletHub). As more people look to live near the heart of the action, OKC’s developers continue to meet the demand with new housing in walkable, vibrant districts. Whether you're putting down roots or just getting started, OKC offers the space, affordability and energy to make it your own.
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