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Average Rent in Garvin County, OK↑ Rents rising 2.1% YoY🔻 3rd cheapest in OK

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 25,779

Data review: HUD FY2025Sources: HUD, Zillow, Census, BLSMethodologyEditorial standardsReport a correction

Market Overview

Garvin County, OK has rental prices ranging from $689/month to $1,510/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $694/month — 50% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $57,127/year, spending $694/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Garvin County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $910/month, Garvin County ranks #68 most expensive of the 70 cities tracked in Oklahoma — more affordable than 68% of all US cities in our data.

The Garvin County Rental Market

The Garvin County, OK area has a population of about 25,779 and 32% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Garvin County, OK have risen by $19/month (2.1%) over the past year, from $891 to $910. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Garvin County, OK without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $27,760. The local median household income of $57,127 exceeds that threshold by $29,367, making Garvin County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Garvin County, OK has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, 1.1 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 FY2025
Studio
$689
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$694
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$910
↑2.1% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,206
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,510
Average
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Is Garvin County, OK Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$36,400/year
Local median income: $57,127
To buy a median home
—/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $910/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 Garvin County?

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

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Garvin County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$910/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: $910/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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