Rent in Carter County, OK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,054$12,648 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,040 (−1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Carter County, OK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Carter County, OK by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $776 | $9,312 | $31,040 | $14.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $803 | $9,636 | $32,120 | $15.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,054 | $12,648 | $42,160 | $20.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,324 | $15,888 | $52,960 | $25.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,553 | $18,636 | $62,120 | $29.87/hr |
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Rent in Carter County, OK: common questions
How much is rent going down in Carter County, OK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,040 for a two-bedroom, down 1.3% from $1,054. A one-bedroom goes from $803 to $836, a studio from $776 to $762.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Carter County, OK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $803 for a one-bedroom and $1,054 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,648 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Carter County, OK?
To keep a $1,054 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.27 an hour, or $42,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $803 takes $15.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carter County, OK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $776, one bedroom $803, two $1,054, three $1,324 and four $1,553 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carter County, OK?
For the typical household, earning $60,723 a year ($5,060 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,054 takes 20.8% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,054 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.27 an hour.