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Updated September 18, 2026 · Zillow bottom-tier ZHVI + ZORI metro data

Oklahoma City, OK, Investor Yield Index

Oklahoma City scores 98/100 (grade A) and ranks #6 of 25tracked metros for rental cash flow. At the Oklahoma City metro median of $152,612 renting near$1,388/mo, the estimated DSCR is 1.12 at a 6.80% loan rate,which is below the 1.2 lender minimum.

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30-yr mortgage: 6.80%DSCR loan: 7.75%Hard money: 11.50%Updated Sep 18, 2026, 7:15 AMLive
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Index 98/100 · rank #6

Cap rate

6.55%

Gross yield

10.91%

Median price

$152,612

DSCR

1.12

Cash-on-cash

2.43%

Monthly rent

$1,388

GRM

9.16
Below the DSCR line at standard terms. The estimated 1.12 DSCR falls short of the 1.2 minimum at 6.80% and 25% down, so net rent does not fully cover the debt payment. The 98/100 score ranks Oklahoma City #6 of 25 for relative cash flow, a larger down payment or a rate buydown is the usual path to qualify.

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6.55%
Cap rate · DSCR 1.12 · cash-on-cash 2.43%
Gross yield
10.91%
Cap rate
6.55%
NOI / yr
$9,994
Loan amount
$114,459
Monthly P&I
$746
DSCR
1.12
Annual cash flow
$1,039
Cash-on-cash
2.43%
GRM
9.16
Rent / price
0.91%

Assumptions: 25% down + 3% closing costs, 40% opex/vacancy load 30-year amortization. Lenders typically require DSCR ≥ 1.2. Estimates, not a quote.

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Common questions about Oklahoma City

Is Oklahoma City, OK a good market for rental investors in 2026?

On the Investor Yield Index it scores 98/100 (grade A), ranking #6 of 25 tracked metros. The median price is $152,612 with rent around $1,388/mo, producing an estimated 6.55% cap rate and 1.12 DSCR at a 6.80% financing rate. At today's rates few U.S. metros clear positive cash flow on default terms, so the score is best read as where Oklahoma City stands relative to other markets.

What is the cap rate in Oklahoma City?

The model estimates a 6.55% cap rate at the median price-to-rent ratio, assuming a 40% operating-expense load. Your actual cap rate depends on the specific property and expenses.

Will a rental in Oklahoma City qualify for a DSCR loan?

It’s tight. The estimated DSCR of 1.12 is below the typical 1.2 minimum at 6.80%; a larger down payment or rate buydown may be needed to qualify.

Where does the data on this page come from?

Zillow's public research files. Bottom-tier metro ZHVI for home values and metro ZORI for rents, both as of September 2026. Metrics recompute weekly from the raw CSVs.

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Index assumptions, 25% down, a 40% operating-expense load, 30-year amortization, and a 6.80%loan rate. DSCR is net operating income divided by annual debt service, lenders typically want at least 1.2. Cap rate, gross yield, DSCR, and cash-on-cash are weighted 30, 20, 30, and 20 percent. Prices and rents are metro-level medians for relative comparison, not live quotes or investment advice.