Oklahoma Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
South region · 69 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Oklahoma has 69 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $937/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $937 (Fort Smith, AR-OK) to $1,244 (Oklahoma City, OK). That median is $38 below the national median FMR of $975, ranking Oklahoma #38 of 51 states (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.
Oklahoma median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $705 |
| 1-bedroom | $746 |
| 2-bedroom | $937 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,256 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,448 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,122.
Every FMR area in Oklahoma
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $939 | $1,017 | $1,244 | $1,675 | $1,857 |
| Tulsa, OK | $933 | $987 | $1,217 | $1,602 | $1,858 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Oklahoma City, OK · Tulsa, OK.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Oklahoma for FY2026?
Oklahoma has 69 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $937 per month, ranging from $937 (Fort Smith, AR-OK) to $1,244 (Oklahoma City, OK). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Oklahoma area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Oklahoma is $1,244 in Oklahoma City, OK, and the lowest is $937 in Fort Smith, AR-OK. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Oklahoma expensive for renters compared with other states?
Oklahoma's median 2-bedroom FMR of $937 is $38 below the national median FMR of $975 (-4%). It ranks #38 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Oklahoma?
Public housing agencies in Oklahoma set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20