County FMR · HUD FY2026
Beckham County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Beckham County, OK - 17% below the US average.
- $799
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,048
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +4.4%
- YoY change
- -17%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Beckham is the 16th most expensive of 77 counties in Oklahoma by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #16
- most expensive of 77 in Oklahoma (2BR)
- +1%
- vs the state average
- $31,960
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +4.4%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (40.6%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Beckham County, OK. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Beckham County, Oklahoma is $799 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,048/mo and a studio is $788/mo. This is 17% lower than the national average of $959 and 1% above the Oklahoma average of $791.
Rent increased4.4% from FY 2025 ($765), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $31,960/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oklahoma. Population: 22,295. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.9%, Census ACS). That's slower than Oklahoma's statewide growth of +2.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Beckham County
The Beckham County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Oklahoma's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 17% below the US average of $959 and 1% higher than the Oklahoma state average of $791. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$765 in FY 2025 to $799 in FY 2026 - a change of +4.4%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $799, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $31,960 per year (about $2,663/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,048 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 22,295 and a county median household income of $52,323, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $748 | $788 | +$40 (+5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $765 | $799 | +$34 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,004 | $1,048 | +$44 (+4.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,210 | $1,257 | +$47 (+3.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,448 | $1,502 | +$54 (+3.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Beckham County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Beckham County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Beckham sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,048 higher than 53% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Beckham compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Oklahoma counties
- Oklahoma
Oklahoma County
$1,017 1BR FMR / mo
- Cleveland
Cleveland County
$1,017 1BR FMR / mo
- Canadian
Canadian County
$1,017 1BR FMR / mo
- Tulsa
Tulsa County
$987 1BR FMR / mo
- Rogers
Rogers County
$987 1BR FMR / mo
- Beckham
Beckham County
$799 1BR FMR / mo
- Comanche
Comanche County
$784 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Beckham is highlighted. Nearby Oklahoma counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Oklahoma County ($1,017), Cleveland County ($1,017), Canadian County ($1,017), Tulsa County ($987), Rogers County ($987), Beckham County (this county) ($799), Comanche County ($784).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $799/mo compares to Oklahoma salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | OK Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $107,420 | 8.9% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $81,160 | 11.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $80,620 | 11.9% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $76,820 | 12.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $60,050 | 16% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $57,360 | 16.7% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,920 | 18.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $50,200 | 19.1% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $47,470 | 20.2% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,200 | 25.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,570 | 25.5% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,590 | 31.3% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,580 | 32.4% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $26,830 | 35.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,590 | 40.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Beckham County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Beckham (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 28.3% overall, from $623 to $799. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.1% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑4.4% | $788 | $799 | $1,048 |
| FY 2025 ↑4.5% | $748 | $765 | $1,004 |
| FY 2024 ↑11.1% | $731 | $732 | $962 |
| FY 2023 ↑6.3% | $654 | $659 | $867 |
| FY 2022 ↓1.7% | $616 | $620 | $816 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.3% | $627 | $631 | $832 |
| FY 2020 | $535 | $623 | $821 |
Part of the Elk City, OK Micro Area
Beckham County is a central county of the Elk City, OK micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Beckham's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $799 implies about $31,960/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Beckham can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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