True Cost of Renting in Edmond

Edmond is consistently ranked Oklahoma's most desirable suburb — a planned community north of OKC with top-rated Edmond Public Schools, low crime, and a population that skews highly educated and professional. The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond adds student demand. Rents run 10–20% above OKC averages reflecting the school district and neighborhood quality premium.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Downtown / Uptown Edmond

Studio:
$800/mo
1 Bed:
$1,000/mo
2 Bed:
$1,400/mo

Edmond's small but growing downtown core; boutique shops and restaurants on Broadway and Campbell. Mix of older buildings and new mid-rise apartments. Walking distance to UCO campus. OG&E electric. Most buildings include one parking space.

Covell / 2nd Street Corridor

1 Bed:
$1,100/mo
2 Bed:
$1,550/mo

Established residential corridor with apartment complexes; family-oriented with strong Edmond ISD access. Car-dependent but I-35 and Kilpatrick Turnpike access for OKC commutes. Newer construction stock at slightly higher price points.

North Edmond / Coffee Creek

1 Bed:
$1,200/mo
2 Bed:
$1,700/mo

Newer master-planned communities in north Edmond; luxury apartment complexes with resort pools and fitness centers. Furthest from OKC core but highest quality stock. Kilpatrick Turnpike toll costs add to commuting expenses.

Utility Providers

Electric
OG&E (Oklahoma Gas and Electric)
Water
City of Edmond Water Resources
Internet
Cox Communications, AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet

Commute & Transportation

Edmond is 15–20 miles north of OKC via I-35 or the Kilpatrick Turnpike (SH-74). I-35 connects Edmond to OKC's major employment centers — Downtown, Midtown, and the Tinker AFB area. The Kilpatrick Turnpike provides east-west connectivity across northern OKC; tolls run $2–4 per trip. UCO employs several thousand in Edmond itself. Will Rogers World Airport is 25 miles south — about 30–40 minutes depending on traffic and toll road use.

Rental Market Overview

Edmond commands a premium over OKC for the school district quality — Edmond Public Schools are consistently top-ranked in Oklahoma, and family renters pay more to stay in the district. OG&E electric is the same rate structure as OKC. The Kilpatrick Turnpike adds $80–150/month in toll costs for frequent OKC commuters — factor this into all-in cost comparisons. UCO creates steady student and faculty rental demand near campus. Renters insurance averages $20–30/month — slightly above Norman due to higher property values.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Edmond: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Edmond?
One-bedroom apartments in Edmond range from $1,000/month in Downtown / Uptown Edmond to $1,200/month in North Edmond / Coffee Creek. Two-bedroom units range from $1,400 to $1,700/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Edmond?
In Edmond, electricity is provided by OG&E (Oklahoma Gas and Electric), water by City of Edmond Water Resources, and common internet providers include Cox Communications, AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Edmond.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Edmond?
Downtown / Uptown Edmond is the most affordable of the 3 Edmond neighborhoods covered here, at $1,000/month for a one-bedroom — $200 less than North Edmond / Coffee Creek, roughly a 17% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Edmond expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Edmond runs about $1,100/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Edmond commands a premium over OKC for the school district quality — Edmond Public Schools are consistently top-ranked in Oklahoma, and family renters pay more to stay in the district. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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