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Downtown Oklahoma City’s housing market has also seen significant growth, with 5,487 housing units currently available and more than 1,700 under construction or in the works. Key urban areas like Deep Deuce, Midtown, the Wheeler District and West Villiage offer a mix of housing, dining, and retail, making them prime locations for urban living. Whether you prefer suburban or rural living, Oklahoma City offers easy access to both. Its expansive land area allows for peaceful suburban neighborhoods and quiet pastoral settings, all within minutes of the city center. The city’s low commute times and efficient traffic grid make getting around effortless. Oklahoma City has earned national recognition for its affordability, with multiple “Top-10” accolades, including low cost of living (C2ER), low property taxes (Lending Tree), low rent (Realtor.com), best home values (The Ascent), and best cities to live in (Bankrate). It’s also ranked as a top city for college grads (Zumper) and one of the best capital cities (WalletHub).
From modern lofts in the downtown core to historic homes on tree-lined streets, Greater Oklahoma City offers a wide variety of housing options at competitive prices. The average price of a single-family home is about $198,000, with condos averaging around $137,000. Money goes farther here than in many other cities, making homeownership more attainable. For renters, Oklahoma City has thousands of apartment options, ranging from luxury complexes to more modest garden-style units. Average rent ranges from $600 to $2,200, with the average 950-square-foot apartment costing just $860 per month—far below cities like Denver ($1,841), Chicago ($2,889), Seattle ($3,031), and Los Angeles ($3,182).
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