County FMR · HUD FY2026
Ellis County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Ellis County, OK - 11% below the US average.
- $855
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $937
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +15.9%
- YoY change
- -11%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Ellis is the 10th cheapest of 77 counties in Oklahoma by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #724 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 15.9% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #724
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #10
- cheapest of 77 in Oklahoma (2BR)
- +8%
- vs the state average
- $34,200
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (43.5%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Ellis County, OK. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Ellis County, Oklahoma at $855 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $937/mo and a studio is $705/mo. This is 11% lower than the national average of $959 and 8% above the Oklahoma average of $791.
Rent increased15.9% from FY 2025 ($738), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $34,200/year for a 1-bedroom.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oklahoma. Population: 3,755. Population declined 8.7% over the past five years (Census ACS), a trend that can ease rental-market pressure over time even as FMR reflects recent rent levels. That's slower than Oklahoma's statewide growth of +2.0% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Ellis County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Ellis County's 2-bedroom of $937 ranks #724 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the lower-rent quarter of HUD counties.
Ellis County's 1-bedroom FMR tracks close to the national mid-point (11% below the US average of $959), while sitting 8% above the Oklahoma average of $791. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$738 in FY 2025 to $855 in FY 2026, a change of +15.9%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $855, the 30% rule points to $34,200/year (about $2,850/month) versus this county's median household income of $56,992. A 2-bedroom at $937 pushes the threshold higher.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $705 | +$27 (+4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $738 | $855 | +$117 (+15.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $910 | $937 | +$27 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,096 | $1,173 | +$77 (+7.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,312 | $1,343 | +$31 (+2.4%) |
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 Ellis 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 Ellis sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$937 higher than 23% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Ellis 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
- Ellis
Ellis County
$855 1BR FMR / mo
- Comanche
Comanche County
$784 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Ellis 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), Ellis County (this county) ($855), Comanche County ($784).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $855/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 | 9.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $81,160 | 12.6% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $80,620 | 12.7% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $76,820 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $60,050 | 17.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $57,360 | 17.9% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,920 | 19.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $50,200 | 20.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $47,470 | 21.6% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,200 | 26.9% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,570 | 27.3% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,590 | 33.5% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,580 | 34.7% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $26,830 | 38.2% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $23,590 | 43.5% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Ellis County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Ellis (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 47.2% overall, from $581 to $855. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.9% in FY 2026, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑15.9% | $705 | $855 | $937 |
| FY 2025 ↓3.3% | $678 | $738 | $910 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.6% | $709 | $763 | $933 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.3% | $661 | $696 | $851 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.1% | $620 | $631 | $790 |
| FY 2021 ↑4.3% | $591 | $606 | $768 |
| FY 2020 | $540 | $581 | $726 |
Where Ellis County Ranks in Oklahoma
Ellis County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #10 of 77 counties in Oklahoma. Nearest by rank: Alfalfa County ($937), Atoka County ($937), Beaver County ($937), Caddo County ($937), Choctaw County ($937), Cimarron County ($937), Coal County ($937), Custer County ($937), Ellis County (this county) ($937), Garvin County ($937), Grant County ($937), Greer County ($937), Harmon County ($937), Harper County ($937), Haskell County ($937), Hughes County ($937), Jackson County ($937).
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What this means for renters
Treat Ellis'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 $855 implies about $34,200/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 Ellis 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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