salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,040 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oklahoma cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oklahoma. It is number 53 of 75 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ardmore?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ardmore
| Size | Ardmore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $804 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,016 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,516 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ardmore overall?
Everyday prices in Oklahoma overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ardmore, so the Oklahoma figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ardmore
Life in Ardmore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ardmore?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $4 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $170,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ardmore, OK?
Renting in Ardmore costs a median of about $1,176 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oklahoma median is $1,069.
How much do I need to make to live in Ardmore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,040 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ardmore cheap or expensive?
Ardmore is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $58,131. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 75 Oklahoma cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ardmore?
The median homeowner in Ardmore pays $1,378 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Ardmore more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oklahoma are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ardmore?
The median home value in Ardmore is $170,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
24,877 people live in Ardmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.