Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in McCurtain County, Oklahoma
McCurtain County has a HUD fair market rent of $916 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $700 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.62 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $916
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Oklahoma
- Typical rent
- $700
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 31% less than in Oklahoma
- Wage needed
- $17.62
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $36,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Oklahoma
Only here
Renting in McCurtain County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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17% of households in McCurtain County have no internet at home, against 8% in Oklahoma.
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 McCurtain 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 | $12.27 | $25,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $722 | $13.88 | $28,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $916 | $17.62 | $36,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,235 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,396 | $26.85 | $55,840 |
HUD area: McCurtain County, OK. 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 19 ZIP codes in McCurtain County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 74722 to $1,030 in 74755. 19 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($916).
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)
| 74722 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
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| 74724 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74728 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74728 | Pushmataha County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74734 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74736 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74737 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74740 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 74745 | McCurtain County, OK | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,280 | $1,450 |
| 74750 | McCurtain County, OK | $690 | $780 | $990 | $1,330 | $1,510 |
| 74754 | Choctaw County, OK | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 74754 | McCurtain County, OK | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 74754 | Pushmataha County, OK | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 74755 | Choctaw County, OK | $750 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,460 |
| 74755 | McCurtain County, OK | $750 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,460 |
| 74764 | Choctaw County, OK | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,420 |
| 74764 | McCurtain County, OK | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,420 |
| 74766 | McCurtain County, OK | $650 | $740 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 74963 | McCurtain County, OK | $640 | $720 | $920 | $1,220 | $1,370 |
- 74722 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74724 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74728 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74728 · Pushmataha County, OK $920$1,230
- 74734 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74736 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74737 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74740 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,230
- 74745 · McCurtain County, OK $950$1,280
- 74750 · McCurtain County, OK $990$1,330
- 74754 · Choctaw County, OK $1,000$1,310
- 74754 · McCurtain County, OK $1,000$1,310
- 74754 · Pushmataha County, OK $1,000$1,310
- 74755 · Choctaw County, OK $1,030$1,340
- 74755 · McCurtain County, OK $1,030$1,340
- 74764 · Choctaw County, OK $940$1,260
- 74764 · McCurtain County, OK $940$1,260
- 74766 · McCurtain County, OK $940$1,270
- 74963 · McCurtain County, OK $920$1,220
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 McCurtain County, 41% 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.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,002 households rent in McCurtain County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- McCurtain 41%
- Oklahoma 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in McCurtain County
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in McCurtain 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)
- 7
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 2
603 homes in all; 593 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Rental Public housing 1000 Lyndon Rd, Idabel 74745 192 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Idabel · Average payment: $349 a month · Average wait: 16 months · Homes at several sites · (580) 286-9444
- Briarcliff Apartments HUD-assisted 901 SW Van Buren St, Idabel 74745 80 low-income homes · For families · (580) 286-6488
- Pines HUD-assisted 100 Abby Ln, Broken Bow 74728 64 low-income homes · For families · (580) 584-9147
- Gardenwalk of Idabel Tax credit (LIHTC) 907 Laurel Dr, Idabel 74745 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2016 · For people with disabilities
- Laurel Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 SE Madison St, Idabel 74745 51 low-income homes
- Quail Ridge Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 806 Keithan St, Broken Bow 74728 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Oakwood Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Oakwood Dr, Broken Bow 74728 35 homes, 25 low-income
- Alpaca Ranch Retirement Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Hoyt Gammon Dr, Broken Bow 74728 24 low-income homes · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Idabel Pioneer Village LP Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 225 SW Fairview St, Idabel 74745 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (580) 286-6845
- Rouleau House Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 E Main St, Idabel 74745 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2001
- Chahta Tumaha HUD-assisted 1735 Shady Dell Ln, Idabel 74745 19 low-income homes · For older adults · (580) 931-8373
- Rental Public housing 511 N Section Line Rd, Valliant 74764 16 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Valliant · (580) 933-7359
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 McCurtain County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in McCurtain 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 | $15,960 | $26,600 | $42,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,400 | $48,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,200 | $54,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,950 | $60,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,000 | $65,600 |
| 6 people | $44,050 | $44,050 | $70,450 |
| 7 people | $47,100 | $47,100 | $75,300 |
| 8 people | $50,100 | $50,100 | $80,150 |
Area median income: $70,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: McCurtain County, OK. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $574 – $702
- 1 bedroom $650 – $794
- 2 bedrooms $824 – $1,008
- 3 bedrooms $1,112 – $1,359
- 4 bedrooms $1,256 – $1,536
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 Broken Bow Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 361 vouchers (580) 584-6939 Housing Authority of the City of Broken Bow: bbow@pine-net.com
- Housing Authority of the City of Idabel Public housing · 192 public housing units (580) 286-9444 Housing Authority of the City of Idabel: ok004idabel@yahoo.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Valliant Public housing · 16 public housing units (580) 933-7359 Housing Authority of the Town of Valliant: valliantha@gmail.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 McCurtain County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
403 Chata Cir, Hugo · 44 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in McCurtain 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
$1,832
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $916
- Security deposit
- $916
- Total
- $1,832
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 McCurtain County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $638; 1 bedroom: $722; 2 bedrooms: $916; 3 bedrooms: $1,235; 4 bedrooms: $1,396. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in McCurtain County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($916) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.62 an hour full time, or $36,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in McCurtain County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $37,950 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 McCurtain 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 $824 and $1,008 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in McCurtain County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $920 in 74722 to $1,030 in 74755. 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 McCurtain County?
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in McCurtain 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 McCurtain County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In McCurtain County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Oklahoma, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).