Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Oklahoma City

Affordability

Lease Lantern tracks 18 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 1,517 units in Oklahoma City. Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures are not available in our current dataset for this city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Oklahoma City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 686 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Oklahoma City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Oklahoma City has a Walk Score of 15 (Car-Dependent), a Transit Score of 46 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 50. Most residents will need a car for daily errands, though some public transit options are available.

Schools

Oklahoma City is served by 149 public schools across 24 districts, including 87 elementary, 34 middle, and 26 high schools (plus 2 other campuses), according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before signing a lease.

Cost of Living in Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City is generally recognized as one of the more affordable large cities in the United States, with housing costs that tend to run below national averages. Income-based and HUD-assisted rentals in the area are priced according to local Area Median Income (AMI) limits set by HUD.

Lease Lantern tracks 18 affordable properties with 1,517 total units across Oklahoma City. These include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC housing options.

• Rent structure: Rents at income-restricted properties are calculated as a percentage of AMI, meaning your actual rent will depend on household size and income at the time of application.
• Utility costs: Oklahoma City's car-dependent layout (Walk Score: 15, per Walk Score) means transportation is a real monthly expense to factor into your budget alongside rent.
• No median income figure is available in our current data for this city. Contact your property's leasing office or visit HUD.gov for the latest Oklahoma City AMI limits used to determine eligibility and rent levels.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 18 affordable housing properties in Oklahoma City were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood hazard data.