Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Comanche County, Oklahoma
Comanche County has a HUD fair market rent of $974 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $970 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.73 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $974
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in Oklahoma
- Typical rent
- $970
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% less than in Oklahoma
- Wage needed
- $18.73
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $38,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 43%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Oklahoma
Only here
Renting in Comanche County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At 56%, Comanche County ranks 2nd among the 77 counties in Oklahoma for the lowest homeownership rate.
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Comanche County has the highest typical rent in its area: $970, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Stephens County ($895).
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At $970, Comanche County ranks 8th among the 77 counties in Oklahoma for the highest typical rent.
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 Comanche 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 Comanche County was $1,126 a month in September 2026: 4.9% more than 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 | $758 | $14.58 | $30,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $763 | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $974 | $18.73 | $38,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,338 | $25.73 | $53,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,605 | $30.87 | $64,200 |
HUD area: Lawton, 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 17 ZIP codes in Comanche County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 73527 to $1,270 in 73503. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($974).
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)
| 73501 | Lawton, OK | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,280 | $1,530 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73501 | Stephens County, OK | $720 | $730 | $930 | $1,280 | $1,530 |
| 73503 | Lawton, OK | $990 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,740 | $2,090 |
| 73505 | Lawton, OK | $770 | $780 | $990 | $1,360 | $1,630 |
| 73507 | Kiowa County, OK | $730 | $740 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,550 |
| 73507 | Lawton, OK | $730 | $740 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,550 |
| 73527 | Lawton, OK | $710 | $720 | $920 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 73538 | Lawton, OK | $930 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,630 | $1,960 |
| 73540 | Lawton, OK | $720 | $730 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,530 |
| 73541 | Lawton, OK | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,330 | $1,600 |
| 73543 | Cotton County, OK | $900 | $900 | $1,160 | $1,570 | $1,900 |
| 73543 | Lawton, OK | $900 | $900 | $1,160 | $1,570 | $1,900 |
| 73552 | Kiowa County, OK | $730 | $770 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,550 |
| 73552 | Lawton, OK | $730 | $770 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,550 |
| 73552 | Tillman County, OK | $730 | $770 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,550 |
| 73557 | Lawton, OK | $940 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $2,030 |
| 73567 | Lawton, OK | $710 | $720 | $920 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
- 73501 · Lawton, OK $930$1,280
- 73501 · Stephens County, OK $930$1,280
- 73503 · Lawton, OK $1,270$1,740
- 73505 · Lawton, OK $990$1,360
- 73507 · Kiowa County, OK $940$1,290
- 73507 · Lawton, OK $940$1,290
- 73527 · Lawton, OK $920$1,260
- 73538 · Lawton, OK $1,190$1,630
- 73540 · Lawton, OK $920$1,270
- 73541 · Lawton, OK $970$1,330
- 73543 · Cotton County, OK $1,160$1,570
- 73543 · Lawton, OK $1,160$1,570
- 73552 · Kiowa County, OK $940$1,290
- 73552 · Lawton, OK $940$1,290
- 73552 · Tillman County, OK $940$1,290
- 73557 · Lawton, OK $1,210$1,680
- 73567 · Lawton, OK $920$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 Comanche County, 43% 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.
43%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
19,934 households rent in Comanche County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 57%
Compared with the state and the country
- Comanche 43%
- Oklahoma 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Comanche County
HUD lists 25 properties with homes for low-income households in Comanche County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 11
- public housing
- 5
1,377 homes in all; 1,265 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Deer Park Apartments HUD-assisted 2405 NW 22nd St, Lawton 73505 152 low-income homes · For families · (580) 355-4296
- Lawton View Addition Public housing 1401M SW Wisconsin Ave, Lawton 73501 149 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Lawton · Average payment: $276 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (580) 353-7392
- Benjamin O Davis Highrise Public housing 620 SW E Ave, Lawton 73501 150 homes, 147 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Lawton · Average payment: $305 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (580) 353-7392
- Garrett's Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1321 SW 27th St, Lawton 73505 92 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For families
- Lawton Pointe Apartments HUD-assisted 2237 NW Hoover Ave, Lawton 73505 72 low-income homes · For families · (580) 280-4020
- Lawton Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2201 NW Hoover Ave, Lawton 73505 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2006
- Villanova Apartments HUD-assisted 305 NW 4th St, Lawton 73507 64 low-income homes · For families · (580) 248-2550
- Stratford Square HUD-assisted 4309 SE Camelot Dr, Lawton 73501 62 low-income homes · For families · (580) 353-4400
- Columbia Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 NW 4th St, Lawton 73507 64 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Cambridge Estates HUD-assisted 4315 SE Camelot Dr, Lawton 73501 61 homes, 60 low-income · For families · (580) 357-7776
- Savannah House of Lawton Tax credit (LIHTC) 2720 SW J Ave, Lawton 73505 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Sanders Heights Apartments HUD-assisted 2403 Jesse L Davenport St, Lawton 73501 44 low-income homes · For families · (580) 357-8625
- Goodwill Village HUD-assisted 1505 SW 11th St, Lawton 73501 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (580) 353-0912
- Unnamed Public housing 706 W A Ave, Cache 73527 36 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Cache · Average payment: $318 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (580) 429-3405
- Old Towne Square HUD-assisted 911 SW E Ave, Lawton 73501 34 low-income homes · For older adults · (580) 699-3837
- Fletcher Northtown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 N East Dr, Fletcher 73541 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Sterling Ha Public housing Sterling 73567 24 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Sterling · Average payment: $400 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (580) 365-4862
- Goodwill Village West HUD-assisted 1420 SW Washington Ave, Lawton 73501 21 low-income homes · For older adults · (580) 248-7822
- Goodwill Village West II HUD-assisted 1420 SW Washington Ave, Lawton 73501 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (580) 248-7822
- Wichita Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 103 E B Ave, Cache 73527 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- Geronimo Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 202 S Chippewa Ave, Geronimo 73543 8 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Rental Public housing 101 Big Bow St, Indiahoma 73552 8 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Indiahoma · (580) 429-3405
- Honeycutt House HUD-assisted 1011 SW Summit Ave, Lawton 73501 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (580) 248-1814
- Villanova Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 NW 4th St, Lawton 73507 61 homes
- Sanders Heights Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1507 SW Tennessee Ave, Lawton 73501 44 homes · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2013
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 Comanche County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Comanche County. 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 | $16,750 | $27,900 | $44,600 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,850 | $51,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,850 | $57,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,800 | $63,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| 7 people | $49,400 | $49,400 | $79,000 |
| 8 people | $52,550 | $52,550 | $84,100 |
Area median income: $79,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Lawton, OK HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $682 – $834
- 1 bedroom $687 – $839
- 2 bedrooms $877 – $1,071
- 3 bedrooms $1,204 – $1,472
- 4 bedrooms $1,445 – $1,766
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
- Housing Authority of the City of Lawton Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 134 vouchers · 296 public housing units (580) 353-7392 Housing Authority of the City of Lawton: anna@lawtonhousing.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of Cache Public housing · 36 public housing units (580) 429-3405 Housing Authority of the Town of Cache: cha026@yahoo.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Sterling Public housing · 24 public housing units (580) 365-4862 Housing Authority of the Town of Sterling: sterlingha1@phamail.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Indiahoma Public housing · 8 public housing units (580) 429-3405 Housing Authority of the Town of Indiahoma: cha026@yahoo.com
Housing agencies in Oklahoma Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 Comanche County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Comanche County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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$1,948
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $974
- Security deposit
- $974
- Total
- $1,948
When you'll have it
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Comanche County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $758; 1 bedroom: $763; 2 bedrooms: $974; 3 bedrooms: $1,338; 4 bedrooms: $1,605. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Comanche County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($974) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.73 an hour full time, or $38,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Comanche County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,800 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 Comanche 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 $877 and $1,071 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Comanche County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 73527 to $1,270 in 73503. 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 Comanche County?
HUD lists 25 properties with homes for low-income households in Comanche County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Comanche County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Comanche County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Oklahoma, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).