Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Market
Oklahoma City caps home shares at 10 nights monthly; metro STRs earned $145 ADR, 58.8% occupancy, $2,264 revenue September 2026
Quick Answer: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Oklahoma City market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Oklahoma City market area is $2,264. average daily rate in the Oklahoma City market area is $145. the top operator in the Oklahoma City market area is Toshi Stay with 84 listings. market score is 99/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the wider Oklahoma City market, which covers 5 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Oklahoma City.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers the Oklahoma City metro STR market for September 2026. Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman share one performance series, and all three sit in the same metro, so the figures below describe the metro market rather than Oklahoma City alone. Across all listings, the average daily rate was $145 and occupancy was 58.8%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,264 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 6.8%, ADR rose 6.9%, and revenue rose 2.2%, so revenue growth trailed the gains in both occupancy and rate. Oklahoma City itself has a population of 697,125 and drew a record 24.5 million visitors in 2024, who generated $2.8 billion in direct spending according to Visit OKC and Tourism Economics. Demand comes from a mix of leisure travel, business and convention stays, and sports and event tourism. Key draws include the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bricktown entertainment district, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, the RIVERSPORT and Boathouse District venues, and Scissortail Park. Listing counts, bedroom mix, channel mix and listing type mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Oklahoma City, so this profile omits them. The long run record shows a market that has held its gains since the 2021 peak, when occupancy reached 70.3% and ADR was $108. Occupancy then settled between 59.4% and 62.4% from 2022 through 2025, while ADR kept climbing from $120 in 2022 to $135 in 2025. Year to date in 2026 (nine months), occupancy is 60.1%, ADR is $142 and average monthly revenue is $2,384. ADR has risen from $88 in 2017 to $142 in 2026, and that rate growth is the main driver of revenue over the period. Investors should read these numbers as metro level benchmarks and check the regulatory section before underwriting any Oklahoma City property.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52% |
| Feb | 58% |
| Mar | 66% |
| Apr | 61% |
| May | 65% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 64% |
| Sep | 60% |
| Oct | 60% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Oklahoma City market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Oklahoma City market as a whole, which includes Oklahoma City, so these counts are not Oklahoma City-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toshi Stay | 84 | 4,112 | ★ 4.35 |
| 2 | A Real Home Away | 76 | 1,350 | ★ 4.89 |
| 3 | Evolve | 68 | 1,859 | ★ 4.57 |
| 4 | Co Host Oklahoma | 49 | 1,323 | ★ 4.90 |
| 5 | Howell Family Homes | 46 | 2,286 | ★ 4.81 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Oklahoma City?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 56.3% |
| vrbo | 3% |
| both | 40.7% |
Home Value Trends (Oklahoma City)
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Booking Insights
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Oklahoma City — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Oklahoma City permits short-term rentals, with tighter rules effective February 16, 2025. Every operator must hold a Home Sharing License, a Hotel/Motel-type city business license that costs $24 and renews annually. Primary residence and owner occupancy are not required. By default a home share may be rented no more than 10 nights per month, roughly 120 nights per year, unless the operator obtains a special exception permit from the Board of Adjustment. That special exception is mandatory for any property that is not the operator’s primary residence and for any property in a Historic Preservation district. Properties needing a special exception may not exceed 10% of the homes on any block, and operations that began before January 15, 2019 may be grandfathered. Occupancy is limited to 16 people, with at least one on site parking space per four guests. Units need smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Guests pay the city’s 9.25% hotel occupancy tax, raised from 5.5% effective October 1, 2024, plus state and city sales tax of about 17.8% in total. Airbnb collects the hotel tax automatically. The city has hired an enforcement consultant to find unlicensed rentals and runs a 24 hour complaint platform, and enforcement is rated moderate and tightening. Investors should confirm current rules with the city before buying, since the 10 night cap and block limit directly affect revenue potential.
Market Comparison
The Oklahoma City metro STR market posted 58.8% occupancy and a $145 ADR in September 2026, and the luxury tier reached $250, so high end properties here can compete on rate. Growth is also notable: occupancy rose 6.8% and ADR rose 6.9% from a year earlier. Lower entry costs help offset the modest rate, with a typical home value of $209,490 in Oklahoma City. The main trade off is regulation, since a 10 night monthly default cap and a block limit on special exceptions can limit revenue potential. Tracking of top operators, bedroom counts and channel mix is done at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Oklahoma City, so this profile omits it. Investors should underwrite the metro carefully.
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