Tulsa, OK Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Tulsa, OK HUD Metro FMR Area · OK · 5 counties · pop. 965,142 (2023)
The FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tulsa, OK is $1,217/month. Across bedroom sizes the HUD FMR runs from $933 (studio) to $1,858 (4-bedroom). That 2-bedroom figure is $242 above the US national median FMR of $975 — above the national median FMR — and ranks #73 of 75 among the largest metros (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Tulsa, OK FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Monthly FMR | ≈ Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $933 | $215 | $11,196 |
| 1-bedroom | $987 | $228 | $11,844 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,217 | $281 | $14,604 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,602 | $370 | $19,224 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,858 | $429 | $22,296 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Weekly and annual figures are simple conversions of the monthly FMR (÷4.33 and ×12). The monthly FMR is HUD's published value. Verify on huduser.gov.
What this FMR means
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of the 40th-percentile gross rent — contract rent plus tenant-paid utilities — for a modest, non-luxury unit in Tulsa, OK. It is recalculated each fiscal year from American Community Survey rent data and a current-year inflation factor. Public housing agencies use the FMR to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standards, typically 90–110% of the FMR. A higher FMR means the program will cover a higher rent in this area; it does not mean landlords charge exactly this much.
Tulsa, OK vs its state and the US
| Benchmark | 2-bedroom FMR |
|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $1,217 |
| Oklahoma state median | $937 |
| US national median | $975 |
Tulsa, OK sits in Oklahoma, where the median area's 2-bedroom FMR is $937 and areas range from $937 to $1,244.
Metro areas with a similar FMR
The five areas closest to Tulsa, OK on the 2-bedroom FMR scale:
| Metro area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK (this area) | $933 | $987 | $1,217 | $1,602 | $1,858 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $955 | $995 | $1,218 | $1,568 | $1,812 |
| El Paso, TX | $821 | $1,013 | $1,191 | $1,633 | $1,998 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $939 | $1,017 | $1,244 | $1,675 | $1,857 |
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | $1,024 | $1,155 | $1,266 | $1,583 | $1,801 |
| Louisville, KY-IN | $966 | $1,047 | $1,272 | $1,625 | $1,891 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tulsa, OK?
The FY2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the Tulsa, OK HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,217 per month. FMR is the 40th-percentile gross rent (including utilities) HUD uses to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards — it is not the local market median. Verify the current figure at huduser.gov.
What are the FMRs for other bedroom sizes in Tulsa, OK?
In FY2026 the FMRs are $933 (studio), $987 (1-bedroom), $1,217 (2-bedroom), $1,602 (3-bedroom) and $1,858 (4-bedroom) per month. Larger units have higher FMRs because they assume more bedrooms and occupants.
Is rent in Tulsa, OK high compared with the rest of the US?
Its 2-bedroom FMR of $1,217 is $242 above the national median FMR of $975 (+25%) — above the national median FMR. Among the 75 largest metros it ranks #73 of 75 by 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
Does the FMR mean my voucher will cover that much rent?
Not exactly. The local public housing agency (PHA) sets a "payment standard" usually between 90% and 110% of the FMR, and your subsidy is based on that standard minus roughly 30% of your adjusted income. The FMR is the benchmark, not a guaranteed amount — check with the PHA that serves Tulsa, OK.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median. Figures are a June 2026 snapshot of HUD's revised final FY2026 file; verify the current value on huduser.gov before relying on it.
Last updated: 2026-06-20