Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Canadian County, Oklahoma
Canadian County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,264 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,289 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.31 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,264
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 12% more than in Oklahoma
- Typical rent
- $1,289
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 27% more than in Oklahoma
- Wage needed
- $24.31
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $50,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 1% less than in Oklahoma
Only here
Renting in Canadian County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Canadian County has the highest typical rent of the 77 counties in Oklahoma: $1,289.
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Canadian County has the highest typical household income of the 77 counties in Oklahoma: $87,751.
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Canadian County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,289, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Oklahoma County ($1,116).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Canadian County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Canadian County was $1,572 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $958 | $18.42 | $38,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,264 | $24.31 | $50,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,713 | $32.94 | $68,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,923 | $36.98 | $76,920 |
HUD area: Oklahoma City, OK HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 10 ZIP codes in Canadian County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $970 in 73762 to $1,860 in 73078. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,264).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 73014 | Oklahoma City, OK | $860 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,550 | $1,730 |
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| 73022 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,060 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,130 |
| 73036 | Oklahoma City, OK | $800 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,600 |
| 73064 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,990 | $2,240 |
| 73078 | Kingfisher County, OK | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,520 | $2,830 |
| 73078 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,860 | $2,520 | $2,830 |
| 73090 | Oklahoma City, OK | $920 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,640 | $1,840 |
| 73099 | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,940 | $2,180 |
| 73762 | Kingfisher County, OK | $710 | $780 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,440 |
| 73762 | Oklahoma City, OK | $710 | $780 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,440 |
- 73014 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,140$1,550
- 73022 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,400$1,900
- 73036 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,050$1,420
- 73064 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,470$1,990
- 73078 · Kingfisher County, OK $1,860$2,520
- 73078 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,860$2,520
- 73090 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,210$1,640
- 73099 · Oklahoma City, OK $1,430$1,940
- 73762 · Kingfisher County, OK $970$1,260
- 73762 · Oklahoma City, OK $970$1,260
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Canadian County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Oklahoma, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
14,669 households rent in Canadian County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Canadian 46%
- Oklahoma 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Canadian County
HUD lists 14 properties with homes for low-income households in Canadian County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 3
1,008 homes in all; 919 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Chapel Ridge of Yukon Tax credit (LIHTC) 11501 SW 15th St, Yukon 73099 200 homes, 168 low-income · In service since 2005 · For families
- Ashton on the Greens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2411 Ashton Pl, El Reno 73036 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 1999
- Greens at Pebble Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 261 E Pebble Creek Ter, Mustang 73064 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Elizabeth Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1955 S Shepard Ave, El Reno 73036 95 homes, 88 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Surrey Hills Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 11300 Surrey Hills Blvd, Yukon 73099 87 low-income homes · 1 bd: 87 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Strawberry Fields HUD-assisted 400 N Trade Center Ter, Mustang 73064 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (405) 376-9302
- Nina Willingham Senior Citizen Housing HUD-assisted 900 E Vandament Ave, Yukon 73099 55 homes, 54 low-income · For older adults · (405) 350-6462
- Woodson Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 W Woodson St, El Reno 73036 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Fairway Breeze Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 S Country Club Rd, El Reno 73036 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities
- Landing at Pebble Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 294 E Pebble Creek Ter, Mustang 73064 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Pleasant Oaks of El Reno Tax credit (LIHTC) 835 Pristine Pl, El Reno 73036 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Silver Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 S Ellison Ave, El Reno 73036 80 homes, 32 low-income
- Grand Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 716 S County Line Rd, Geary 73040 24 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Haven West HUD-assisted 1515 E Elm St, El Reno 73036 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (405) 262-2634
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Canadian County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Canadian County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,500 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $38,950 | $62,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,800 | $70,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,650 | $77,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,450 | $90,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
Area median income: $97,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Oklahoma City, OK HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $862 – $1,054
- 1 bedroom $936 – $1,144
- 2 bedrooms $1,138 – $1,390
- 3 bedrooms $1,542 – $1,884
- 4 bedrooms $1,731 – $2,115
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Canadian County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Oklahoma
What Oklahoma law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §115(B)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §131(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Okla. Stat. tit. 41, §111(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Canadian County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma City
4101 N Classen Blvd Ste A, Oklahoma City · 25 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
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Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc.
319 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City · 27 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Canadian County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Oklahoma, the average home bill was $132 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,528
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,264
- Security deposit
- $1,264
- Total
- $2,528
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Canadian County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $958; 1 bedroom: $1,040; 2 bedrooms: $1,264; 3 bedrooms: $1,713; 4 bedrooms: $1,923. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Canadian County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,264) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.31 an hour full time, or $50,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Canadian County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,650 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Canadian County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,138 and $1,390 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Canadian County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $970 in 73762 to $1,860 in 73078. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Canadian County?
HUD lists 14 properties with homes for low-income households in Canadian County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Canadian County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Canadian County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Oklahoma, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).