County FMR · HUD FY2026
Tillman County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Tillman County, OK - 11% below the US average.
- $855
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $937
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +4.0%
- YoY change
- -11%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Tillman is the 36th most expensive of 77 counties in Oklahoma by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #724 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #724
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #36
- most expensive 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 Tillman County, OK. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tillman County, Oklahoma is $855 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 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 increased4.0% from FY 2025 ($822), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $34,200/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 35.1% of the 667 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 1.6%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.4% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oklahoma. Population: 7,013. Population declined 7.3% 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.
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Area TILLMAN·COUNTY·OK·OK
Tillman County, OK: $855/mo 1BR · #724 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA OK
- 1BR-FMR $855
- 2BR-FMR $937
- RANK-MID #724
- YOY-UP +4.0%
- VSUS-BELOW -11%
- VS-ST-HIGH +8% OK
- INC-MID 22%
- POP-SMALL 7K
- PHOTO-NEAR Oklahoma County
- VOUCH-90-110 $770–$941
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Oklahoma ($162 1BR gap)
Read with: How Fair Market Rent works
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $705 | +$27 (+4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $822 | $855 | +$33 (+4.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $910 | $937 | +$27 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,275 | $1,303 | +$28 (+2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,312 | $1,343 | +$31 (+2.4%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Tillman 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 Tillman 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 Tillman 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
- Tillman
Tillman County
$855 1BR FMR / mo
- Comanche
Comanche County
$784 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Tillman 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), Tillman 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 Tillman County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Tillman (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 58.9% overall, from $538 to $855. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +18.8% in FY 2021, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑4.0% | $705 | $855 | $937 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.5% | $678 | $822 | $910 |
| FY 2024 ↑13.4% | $677 | $794 | $891 |
| FY 2023 ↑7.9% | $619 | $700 | $797 |
| FY 2022 ↑1.6% | $581 | $649 | $740 |
| FY 2021 ↑18.8% | $561 | $639 | $728 |
| FY 2020 | $511 | $538 | $686 |
Where Tillman County Ranks in Oklahoma
Tillman 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 #42 of 77 counties in Oklahoma. Nearest by rank: Okmulgee County ($937), Ottawa County ($937), Pottawatomie County ($937), Pushmataha County ($937), Roger Mills County ($937), Seminole County ($937), Sequoyah County ($937), Stephens County ($937), Tillman County (this county) ($937), Washita County ($937), Delaware County ($944), Pittsburg County ($944), Muskogee County ($947), Washington County ($947), Cherokee County ($948), Dewey County ($955), Cotton County ($962).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Tillman 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tillman County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Tillman County is $855 per month. A 2-bedroom is $937 and a studio is $705.
How does Tillman County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tillman County is 11% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $855 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Tillman County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Tillman County's 2-bedroom FMR of $937 ranks #724 most affordable among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the lower-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Tillman County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $34,200 ($2,850/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Tillman County.
Is rent going up or down in Tillman County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Tillman County increased by 4.0% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $822 to $855.
Which jobs can afford rent in Tillman County?
Based on Oklahoma BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $855/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Tillman County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Tillman County went from $538 in FY 2020 to $855 in FY 2026, a total change of +58.9% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Tillman County?
In Tillman County, the FY 2026 FMR of $855/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Tillman County?
For Tillman County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($855/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Tillman County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 1.6%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Tillman County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.4% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Tillman's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single 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
- Oklahoma counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Oklahoma
- See where Tillman ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.