About Oklahoma City, OK

Located smack dab in the middle of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is both a modern metropolis that looks to lead the state of Oklahoma into the future and a good, old fashioned Western town that honors its cowboy past and history. Founded in 1889, Oklahoma City was originally a tent town that was formed on the day the state of Oklahoma was opened to settlement. The town literally grew out of nothing, but today stands as one of the best cities in the country. Annually, Oklahoma City ranks at or near the top in surveys measuring how happy folks are with the town they live in. It really is that nice here!

There is plenty to do in Oklahoma City, but you can’t start any conversation about this place without talking about the great outdoors. Just like kids and adults have done here for generations, folks in Oklahoma City look to the great outdoors for fun and excitement. Events like rodeos, fairs, carnivals, festivals and other events dot the calendar in Oklahoma City. The city also has a network of hiking and biking trails to help get the kids out from in front of the television. There are also a few minor league sports teams that call Oklahoma City home. The city is home to a Pacific Coast League AAA baseball team, a team in the Arena Football League, as well as a minor league hockey team. Oklahoma City is also the likely new home of the Seattle Supersonics NBA team.

Oklahoma City does a wonderful job of intertwining its Wild West past into its modern, every day culture. Instead of clinging to the past as its only source of tourism, the city manages to be a statewide center for the arts, theatre and music, all the while paying homage to its not so distant Wild West frontier legacy. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is considered to be one of the best such venues in the country, while the National Cowboy Heritage Museum pays respect to the Oklahoma City of 100 years ago. This commitment to honoring both the past and the future of this great state is what makes Oklahoma City a unique and wonderful place to call home.

If you’re looking for a studio Oklahoma City apartment, you can expect to pay around $425-$600 per month in rent. If you have your eye on a one bedroom Oklahoma City apartment, rent will generally be $600-$800 per month, while a two bedroom Oklahoma City apartment will be $800-$1100, depending on amenities. If you need all the space you can get, a giant sized Oklahoma City apartment will usually go for $1200 and up.