Average Rent in Tulsa, OK
31 apartment buildings, 167 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Tulsa, OKCheapest
$745/mo
Waterstone Apts
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31
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Units
167
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Tulsa, OK Rent Prices
All 31 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Waterstone Apts
1038 E 57th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
The Villas @ Hope Valley
1337 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
Lincoln Glens Apartments
6724 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
Greenbriar Apartments
2152 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
Windsail Apartments
9808 E 73rd St, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA
The Heights @Midtown
2442 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
Autumn Woods
5151 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterstone Apts 1038 E 57th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA | $745 | $745 | $1.13/ft² | 3.2 (198) | 1 |
| 2 | The Villas @ Hope Valley 1337 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA | $778 | $891 | $1.27/ft² | 3.8 (126) | 3 |
| 3 | Lincoln Glens Apartments 6724 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA | $789 | $852 | $1.15/ft² | 4.2 (192) | 4 |
| 4 | Greenbriar Apartments 2152 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA | $843 | $919 | $1.35/ft² | 4.5 (144) | 5 |
| 5 | Windsail Apartments 9808 E 73rd St, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA | $844 | $1,083 | $1.27/ft² | 4.3 (255) | 8 |
| 6 | The Heights @Midtown 2442 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA | $849 | $992 | $1.22/ft² | 3.9 (135) | 5 |
| 7 | Autumn Woods 5151 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA | $900 | $900 | $1.02/ft² | 4.1 (73) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Waterstone Apts
3.2 (198)1038 E 57th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
The Villas @ Hope Valley
3.8 (126)1337 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
Lincoln Glens Apartments
4.2 (192)6724 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
Greenbriar Apartments
4.5 (144)2152 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
Windsail Apartments
4.3 (255)9808 E 73rd St, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA
The Heights @Midtown
3.9 (135)2442 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74105, USA
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Tulsa, OK neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 8 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Tulsa, OK Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Tulsa, OK is $1,530 per month, based on 167 units across 31 apartment communities. Prices range from $745 at Waterstone Apts to $3,600 at The View Residences.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,223/mo | $996/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,372/mo | $745/mo | 75 |
| 2 Bed | $1,706/mo | $900/mo | 72 |
| 3 Bed | $1,626/mo | $1,047/mo | 11 |
| 4 Bed | $1,318/mo | $1,299/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Tulsa, OK, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tulsa, OK averages $1,372/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,706/mo. At the local median household income of $58,407, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tulsa, OK at $998/mo. The current tracked market average runs 53% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tulsa, OK while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Tulsa
Demand in the Tulsa rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- American Airlines Maintenance
- Saint Francis Health System
- ONEOK
- QuikTrip
Mean one-way commute in Tulsa, OK is 19 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tulsa, OK?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,530/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($745/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Tulsa, OK is $58,407 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tulsa, OK
Overall prices in Tulsa, OK runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tulsa, OK's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,530 |
| Utilities | $298 |
| Groceries | $504 |
| Transportation | $711 |
| Healthcare | $347 |
| Other goods and services | $555 |
| Estimated total | $3,946/mo |
Population
412,322
Median household income
$58,407
Census median rent
$998/mo
Census rent burden
28.8%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Oklahoma
How Tulsa, OK rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Tulsa, OK | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $1,794 | +17% | -7.9% | 24 |
| Norman, OK | $1,205 | -21% | -0.8% | 19 |
| Edmond, OK | $1,257 | -18% | -7.8% | 18 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | $1,418 | -7% | +4.4% | 15 |
| Lawton, OK | $1,073 | -30% | -18% | 11 |
| Moore, OK | $1,265 | -17% | +7.6% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tulsa, OK?
The average rent in Tulsa, OK is $1,530 per month, based on 167 units across 31 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Tulsa, OK?
The median asking rent in Tulsa, OK is $1,462 per month, computed from 167 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,530/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tulsa, OK?
The lowest available rent in Tulsa, OK starts at $745 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tulsa, OK?
1-bedroom apartments in Tulsa, OK average $1,372/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $745/mo across 75 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tulsa, OK?
2-bedroom apartments in Tulsa, OK average $1,706/mo. Units start from $900/mo across 72 units currently listed.
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