Investor-friendly real estate agents in Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma City is one of the cheaper big metros in the country, and its rents cover more of the price than in most. A typical home in the metro is worth about $245,000 and rents for about $1,390 a month. That's better rent-to-price than most growth markets, but it still isn't cash flow at median prices with a mortgage at today's rates. The growth is steady, not spectacular: the metro has added about 255,000 people since 2010, more Americans have moved in than out every year since 2011, and jobs are up about 8% since 2019. Home values have been flat for a year while rents keep rising. Oklahoma is a landlord-friendly state, with no local rent control and a 5-day notice for unpaid rent. Our 4 vetted agents cover Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Midwest City, Yukon, Mustang and the rest of the metro, and they invest themselves.
Long-term rentals from partners who own and run their own: one built and self-managed a 4-property portfolio, and another has bought about 80 single-family homes for rentals and flips.
Single-family homes bought below market and renovated, to rent or resell, from a broker-investor who has bought about 80 value-add homes in roughly six years.
Two military veterans on the bench, including a 21-year Air Force veteran who covers Tinker AFB, Midwest City, Del City and Choctaw.
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Is Oklahoma City worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Oklahoma City metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 1,257,887 |
| 2011 | 1,277,602 |
| 2012 | 1,298,801 |
| 2013 | 1,321,517 |
| 2014 | 1,337,977 |
| 2015 | 1,359,300 |
| 2016 | 1,375,610 |
| 2017 | 1,384,348 |
| 2018 | 1,397,239 |
| 2019 | 1,413,117 |
| 2020 | 1,430,019 |
| 2021 | 1,444,349 |
| 2022 | 1,462,720 |
| 2023 | 1,481,123 |
| 2024 | 1,499,068 |
| 2025 | 1,512,813 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +8,822 |
| 2012 | +9,809 |
| 2013 | +11,438 |
| 2014 | +5,602 |
| 2015 | +8,985 |
| 2016 | +5,274 |
| 2017 | +305 |
| 2018 | +5,256 |
| 2019 | +8,715 |
| 2020 | +9,748 |
| 2021 | +10,944 |
| 2022 | +11,630 |
| 2023 | +9,755 |
| 2024 | +6,048 |
| 2025 | +6,581 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 566,900 |
| 2011 | 580,200 |
| 2012 | 594,700 |
| 2013 | 608,700 |
| 2014 | 620,500 |
| 2015 | 630,400 |
| 2016 | 629,800 |
| 2017 | 635,700 |
| 2018 | 649,400 |
| 2019 | 660,900 |
| 2020 | 631,800 |
| 2021 | 645,100 |
| 2022 | 672,400 |
| 2023 | 696,900 |
| 2024 | 708,900 |
| 2025 | 710,900 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | $930/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $922/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $943/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $972/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $1,001/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $1,052/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,170/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,235/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,277/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,318/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,356/mo |
| Aug 2026 | $1,388/mo |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | $130,953 |
| Dec 2011 | $128,652 |
| Dec 2012 | $130,480 |
| Dec 2013 | $135,202 |
| Dec 2014 | $141,370 |
| Dec 2015 | $145,315 |
| Dec 2016 | $149,435 |
| Dec 2017 | $154,907 |
| Dec 2018 | $159,691 |
| Dec 2019 | $167,281 |
| Dec 2020 | $181,357 |
| Dec 2021 | $203,623 |
| Dec 2022 | $229,571 |
| Dec 2023 | $237,225 |
| Dec 2024 | $242,266 |
| Dec 2025 | $244,424 |
| Aug 2026 | $245,317 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | 13.0× |
| Dec 2016 | 13.5× |
| Dec 2017 | 13.7× |
| Dec 2018 | 13.7× |
| Dec 2019 | 13.9× |
| Dec 2020 | 14.4× |
| Dec 2021 | 14.5× |
| Dec 2022 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2023 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2024 | 15.3× |
| Dec 2025 | 15.0× |
| Aug 2026 | 14.7× |
Data retrieved October 15, 2026. Figures cover the Oklahoma City metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in Oklahoma City
Zillow Home Value Index, Oklahoma City metro, Aug 2026 (+1.1% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Aug 2026 (+2.3% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values +1.1%, rents +2.3%.
Oklahoma landlord-tenant basics
Oklahoma is generally landlord-friendly. Most of the rules are in the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (41 O.S. § 101 and following). The points investors ask about most:
- No rent control: state law (11 O.S. § 14-101.1) bars cities and towns from controlling rents on private rental property, with narrow exceptions such as city-owned or subsidized housing. There's no statewide cap on increases.
- Nonpayment (41 O.S. § 131): you can end the lease if the tenant doesn't pay within 5 days after your written demand for the rent. That demand also counts as a demand for possession, so no separate notice to quit is needed before you file an eviction (forcible entry and detainer).
- In 2025 the legislature passed SB 128 to lengthen the eviction court timeline, but the governor vetoed it. Expect more bills like it; check current law before you file.
- Security deposit (41 O.S. § 115): hold it in an escrow account at a federally insured institution in Oklahoma. Return it within 45 days after the tenancy ends, the tenant gives back possession and makes a written demand for it. Any deductions for unpaid rent or damage must be itemized in writing.
- Entry (41 O.S. § 128): give at least 1 day's notice and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency. Tenants can't unreasonably refuse entry for inspections, repairs or showings.
Short-term rental rules in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City calls short-term rentals "home sharing." Stricter rules took effect February 16, 2025, and they make an absentee investor STR much harder than it used to be.
- You need a home sharing license from the city, and the license number has to appear on every listing and ad.
- If the home isn't your primary residence, or it's in a Historic Preservation district, you also need a special exception approved by the Board of Adjustment. Approval isn't automatic.
- Without a special exception, a home share can be rented no more than 10 nights a month, with at most 16 people at a time. Rentals that need a special exception can't exceed 10% of the homes on a block.
- Voters raised the city's hotel tax from 5.5% to 9.25% starting October 1, 2024, and it applies to home shares. Oklahoma sales tax applies too. Airbnb collects these on its bookings; on direct bookings you register and remit them yourself.
- HOAs, covenants and your lender can still restrict short-term rentals. Edmond, Norman, Moore and other suburbs set their own rules.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Oklahoma City metro; Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 — Landlord and Tenant (full title); 41 O.S. § 131 — Delinquent rent; 41 O.S. § 115 — Security deposits; 41 O.S. § 128 — Landlord entry; Oklahoma Statutes Title 11 — Cities and Towns (incl. § 14-101.1, rent control prohibition); KGOU — Governor Stitt vetoes eviction timeline extension bill (May 2025); City of Oklahoma City — Home sharing license; City of Oklahoma City — OKC Council approves new home-sharing rules; Oklahoma Voice — Oklahoma City voters approve hotel tax increase (2024); Airbnb — Occupancy tax collection in Oklahoma.
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Questions investors ask about Oklahoma City
How many investor-friendly agents do you have in Oklahoma City?
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We currently work with 4 vetted agent partners in the Oklahoma City metro, covering OKC, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Midwest City, Del City, Yukon, Mustang and nearby towns. All four invest themselves. We match you with the ones that fit your strategy, budget and target area, and if none of them do, we'll tell you upfront.
Is Oklahoma City a good market for cash-flowing rentals?
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Better than most, but not at median prices with a mortgage. Typical rent-to-price in the metro is about 0.57% a month, well above many growth markets but still far from the 1% rule. After taxes, insurance, repairs and vacancy, a median-priced rental financed at today's rates is about break-even at best. Investors who cash flow here buy below the median, add value, or put more cash down.
Is Oklahoma landlord-friendly?
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Generally, yes. Cities can't impose rent control, there's no cap on rent increases, you can end a lease for nonpayment 5 days after a written demand, and landlords need only 1 day's notice to enter. Deposits must be held in an Oklahoma escrow account and returned within 45 days after the tenant moves out and asks for it in writing.
Can I run an Airbnb in Oklahoma City?
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Yes, with a home sharing license, but it's harder for investors since February 2025. If the home isn't your primary residence you need a Board of Adjustment special exception, and without one you're limited to 10 nights a month. The city's 9.25% hotel tax and state sales tax apply; Airbnb collects them on its bookings.
Do your agents work with buyers near Tinker Air Force Base?
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Yes. Two of our OKC partners are military veterans, including a 21-year Air Force veteran who covers Tinker AFB, Midwest City, Del City and Choctaw.
What does it cost to get matched with an Oklahoma City agent?
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Nothing. Agents Invest is free for investors. The agent pays us a referral fee only if you close a deal with them.
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