Poteau • LeFlore County
Are There Any 2, 3 or 4 Bedroom Rentals Around Poteau?
Short answer: yes, but they go fast. Check the income-based apartments, the rental websites, the Poteau Chamber's landlord list and the local Facebook groups all at once.
Renting in Poteau
The short answer
Yes, there are 2, 3 and 4 bedroom rentals around Poteau, but good ones don't sit open long. Check a few places at the same time: the income-based apartments in town, the big rental websites, the Poteau Chamber of Commerce's list of rental owners, and the Poteau Facebook groups, where many landlords post first.
Looking ahead, like a move in February? Start calling now and ask to get on waiting lists. Apartment lists can take weeks or months, and some landlords will tell you when a lease is ending.
If you need help with rent, the closest housing authorities are in Wister, Heavener and Talihina. Choctaw tribal members can also apply for Choctaw Nation rental homes in Poteau.
- Income-based apartments: El Conquistador, Fox Run and Fairview, Garden Walk, North Pointe, Lacey Lane
- Housing authorities: Wister (918) 655-3323, Heavener (918) 653-2500, Talihina (918) 567-2986
- Choctaw Nation: Rental Property Services, (580) 326-7641
- Poteau Chamber: 501 S. Broadway, (918) 647-9178, keeps a list of rental owners
🏘 Apartments
Income-based apartments in Poteau
These tax-credit apartment properties in Poteau have rent limits for families under the income limits: El Conquistador Apartments (101 Michelle Dr), Fox Run and Fairview Apartments (1003 Tarby Rd, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms), Garden Walk on Lacey and Michelle Lanes (203 Lacey Ln), North Pointe Apartments (210 Lacey Ln) and Lacey Lane Apartments.
Go by the office or call each one and ask what's open and how long the waiting list is. Getting on more than one list at a time is the quickest way in.
🏡 Houses
Rent houses, including 3 and 4 bedrooms
Most bigger rentals around Poteau are single houses owned by local landlords. The Poteau Chamber of Commerce keeps a list of rental property owners and apartments. Call (918) 647-9178 or stop by 501 S. Broadway to ask for it.
Also check Zillow, Apartments.com, Homes.com and Realtor.com for Poteau, Panama, Wister and Heavener, and watch the Poteau Facebook groups every day. 4 bedroom houses come up less often, so tell landlords your move date and ask them to call you.
🏢 Help with rent
Housing authorities near Poteau
The Poteau Chamber lists these area housing authorities: Wister, 702 Senior Drive, (918) 655-3323; Heavener, 201 E Avenue I, (918) 653-2500; and Talihina, 1st and Emmett Street, (918) 567-2986. Rent in public housing is based on your income. Call each one to ask if their waiting list is open.
Section 8 vouchers in Oklahoma are run by the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. Its statewide voucher waiting list has been closed to new applicants since October 16, 2023. Already on it? Check your status at (866) 569-6306.
🏠 Choctaw Nation
Choctaw Nation rentals in Poteau
The Choctaw Nation has Affordable Rental Housing for tribal members who meet the income limits, and it opened 30 three-bedroom, two-bath rental homes in Poteau in 2022. Call Rental Property Services at (580) 326-7641 to ask about openings.
The Choctaw Nation's Rental Assistance Program can also help very low-income tribal members pay rent for a year. Bring a copy of your CDIB and tribal membership card. Call (580) 326-0318.
📅 This week & coming up
Coming up around Poteau
💡 Before you go
Tips for finding a rental in Poteau
Check every day
Good rentals around Poteau often go in a day or two. Look each morning.
Get on more than one list
Waiting lists move at different speeds. Apply at a few places at once.
Have your papers ready
IDs, Social Security cards, proof of income and references speed things up.
See it before you pay
Never send a deposit for a place you haven't seen in person.
Look a little wider
Panama, Wister, Heavener and Spiro are close by if Poteau is full.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Are there any 2 or 3 bedroom rentals around Poteau?
Yes, but they go fast. Fox Run and Fairview Apartments have 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, and local landlords post houses on Zillow, Apartments.com and the Poteau Facebook groups.
Where can I find a 4 bedroom house to rent in Poteau?
Most 4 bedroom rentals are houses from local landlords. Ask the Poteau Chamber for its rental owners list at (918) 647-9178, and watch the rental websites and Facebook groups.
Is there income-based housing in Poteau?
Yes. El Conquistador, Fox Run and Fairview, Garden Walk, North Pointe and Lacey Lane are income-based apartments. Call each one to get on the waiting list.
Is there a housing authority near Poteau?
The nearest ones are in Wister (918) 655-3323, Heavener (918) 653-2500 and Talihina (918) 567-2986.
Can I apply for Section 8 in LeFlore County?
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency runs Section 8 vouchers, and its waiting list has been closed to new applicants since October 2023.
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