Average Rent in Carter County, OK (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Carter County, OK is $773/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 3 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +2.3% year over year. Rents range from $720 to $800.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$773/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 3 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +2.3%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Carter County, OK is $773/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 3 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 2.3% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Carter County is 35% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Carter County, OK ranges from $720 to $800 across 3 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Carter County, OK is approximately 2.3% for 2026. An increase above 2.3% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Carter County, OK?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Carter County, OK is $773/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 3 ZIP codes. Rents across Carter County are relatively uniform, clustering around $773/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $30,920/year.
Is rent going up in Carter County?
Rents in Carter County have increased 2.3% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This suggests a relatively stable rental market.
What is a fair rent increase in Carter County?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 2.3% is in line with the Carter County market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Carter County?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Carter County typically rents for $750 – $824.
Rents above $948 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Carter County typically rents for $773 – $853.
Rents above $981 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Carter County typically rents for $1,013 – $1,119.
Rents above $1,287 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Carter County typically rents for $1,273 – $1,406.
Rents above $1,617 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Carter County typically rents for $1,493 – $1,649.
Rents above $1,896 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Carter County
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$750
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$773
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,013
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,273
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,493
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Carter County
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
SAFMR rates are zip-specific.
How Does Carter County Compare?
Questions about rent in Carter County
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Carter County, OK?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Carter County, OK is $773/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 3 ZIP codes in the city. This is 35% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $720 to $800 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Carter County?
A rent increase up to about 2.3% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Carter County. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $773/month.
Are rents going up or down in Carter County?
Rents in Carter County have increased 2.3% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 3 ZIP codes in the Carter County, OK area.
How much do rents vary across Carter County?
1-bedroom rents across Carter County range from $720 to $800 on this page, a $80/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Carter County?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Carter County. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Carter County?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Carter County at $773/month, a household would need approximately $30,920/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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