Rent in Pontotoc County, OK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$994$11,928 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $982 (−1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc 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 | $699 | $8,388 | $27,960 | $13.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $758 | $9,096 | $30,320 | $14.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $994 | $11,928 | $39,760 | $19.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $14,760 | $49,200 | $23.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,334 | $16,008 | $53,360 | $25.65/hr |
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Rent in Pontotoc County, OK: common questions
How much is rent going down in Pontotoc County, OK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $982 for a two-bedroom, down 1.2% from $994. A one-bedroom goes from $758 to $751, a studio from $699 to $684.
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 Pontotoc County, OK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $758 for a one-bedroom and $994 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,928 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 Pontotoc County, OK?
To keep a $994 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.12 an hour, or $39,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $758 takes $14.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pontotoc County, OK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $699, one bedroom $758, two $994, three $1,230 and four $1,334 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pontotoc County, OK?
For the typical household, earning $63,017 a year ($5,251 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $994 takes 18.9% 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: ($994 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.12 an hour.