Rent in Oklahoma County, OK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,244$14,928 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,264 (+1.6%)How much rent can you afford in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 | $939 | $11,268 | $37,560 | $18.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,017 | $12,204 | $40,680 | $19.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,244 | $14,928 | $49,760 | $23.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,675 | $20,100 | $67,000 | $32.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,857 | $22,284 | $74,280 | $35.71/hr |
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Rent in Oklahoma County, OK: common questions
How much is rent going up in Oklahoma County, OK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,264 for a two-bedroom, up 1.6% from $1,244. A one-bedroom goes from $1,017 to $1,040, a studio from $939 to $958.
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 Oklahoma County, OK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,017 for a one-bedroom and $1,244 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,928 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 Oklahoma County, OK?
To keep a $1,244 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.92 an hour, or $49,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,017 takes $19.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Oklahoma County, OK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $939, one bedroom $1,017, two $1,244, three $1,675 and four $1,857 a month.
Is rent affordable in Oklahoma County, OK?
For the typical household, earning $66,679 a year ($5,557 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,244 takes 22.4% 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: ($1,244 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.92 an hour.