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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