County FMR · HUD FY2026
Cleveland County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cleveland County, OK - 6% above the US average.
- $1,017
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,244
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +5.8%
- YoY change
- +6%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Cleveland is the 4th most expensive of 77 counties in Oklahoma by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #881 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.8% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #881
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #4
- most expensive of 77 in Oklahoma (2BR)
- +29%
- vs the state average
- $40,680
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (51.7%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Cleveland County, OK. Verify with HUD →
Cleveland County, Oklahoma carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,017 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,244/mo and a studio is $939/mo. That's 6% above the national benchmark of $959 and 29% above the Oklahoma average of $791.
Rent increased5.8% from FY 2025 ($961), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $40,680/year for a 1-bedroom.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oklahoma. Population: 295,060. Population grew 7.5% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Oklahoma's statewide growth of +2.0% over the same period.
FMR filing desk
Area CLEVELAND·COUNTY·OK·OK
Cleveland County, OK: $1,017/mo 1BR · #881 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA OK
- 1BR-FMR $1,017
- 2BR-FMR $1,244
- RANK-MID #881
- YOY-SURGE +5.8%
- VSUS-NEAR +6%
- VS-ST-HIGH +29% OK
- INC-ROOM 16%
- POP-MAJOR 295K
- PHOTO-FINISH Oklahoma County
- VOUCH-90-110 $915–$1,119
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Oklahoma ($0 1BR gap)
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Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $886 | $939 | +$53 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $961 | $1,017 | +$56 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,180 | $1,244 | +$64 (+5.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,575 | $1,675 | +$100 (+6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,719 | $1,857 | +$138 (+8.0%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Cleveland 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.
Where Cleveland sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,244 Top 28% higher than 72% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Cleveland compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Oklahoma counties
- Cleveland
Cleveland County
$1,017 1BR FMR / mo
- Oklahoma
Oklahoma 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
- Wagoner
Wagoner County
$987 1BR FMR / mo
- Comanche
Comanche County
$784 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Cleveland is highlighted. Nearby Oklahoma counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Cleveland County (this county) ($1,017), Oklahoma County ($1,017), Canadian County ($1,017), Tulsa County ($987), Rogers County ($987), Wagoner County ($987), Comanche County ($784).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,017/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 | 11.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $81,160 | 15% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $80,620 | 15.1% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $76,820 | 15.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $60,050 | 20.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $57,360 | 21.3% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,920 | 23.5% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $50,200 | 24.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $47,470 | 25.7% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,200 | 31.9% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,570 | 32.5% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,590 | 39.9% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,580 | 41.3% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $26,830 | 45.5% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,590 | 51.7% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Cleveland County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Cleveland (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 40.5% overall, from $724 to $1,017. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 10.1% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑5.8% | $939 | $1,017 | $1,244 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.7% | $886 | $961 | $1,180 |
| FY 2024 ↑7.7% | $824 | $884 | $1,091 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.1% | $775 | $821 | $1,016 |
| FY 2022 ↑1.1% | $716 | $746 | $927 |
| FY 2021 ↑1.9% | $705 | $738 | $918 |
| FY 2020 | $684 | $724 | $906 |
Part of the Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
Cleveland County is a central county of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan statistical area, alongside 6 other metro-area counties.
Cleveland County ranks #5 of 7 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Oklahoma County ($1,017), Canadian County ($1,017), Logan County ($1,017), McClain County ($1,017), Cleveland County (this county) ($1,017), Lincoln County ($814), Grady County ($765).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Cleveland County, both outside Oklahoma so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside OK (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside OK).
Nearby Counties in Oklahoma
Largest counties by population in Oklahoma
Showing the 8 largest of 76 other counties in Oklahoma.
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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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