Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK—73142

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK is $1,430, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK is studios: $705, 1-bedrooms: $1,140, 2-bedrooms: $1,320, 3-bedrooms: $1,660, 4-bedrooms: $2,520. The most common rental property sizes in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.9% and 31.9% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 16,400, which has increased by 14.4% over the past 5 years. Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 58.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.4% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK is a predominantly white area, with 56.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 16.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK is black, making up 15.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.6% of the population in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK, and this percentage has decreased by 11.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK under the Section 8 program is 5.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Central-East, Oklahoma City, OK, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.