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Tulsa, OK

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Modern urban sophistication with a dash of old-school roughneck spirit.

Affordable College Bike-Friendly Historic Walkable Outdoors Parks Nature

Welcome to Tulsa, where Southern hospitality meets Midwestern warmth. Home to over 413,000 residents, Tulsa offers everything from urban living to suburban comfort. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $889, showing a 2.2% annual increase. Housing options span from downtown lofts in the Blue Dome District to apartment communities throughout South Tulsa. The historic Brookside neighborhood features tree-lined streets with apartments near local shops and restaurants.

Tulsa's cultural landscape includes the Philbrook Museum of Art, set in a stunning Italian Renaissance villa, and the Woody Guthrie Center in the Arts District. The city showcases one of America's finest collections of Art Deco architecture, with examples like the Boston Avenue Methodist Church and the Mid-Continent Tower. Outdoor recreation abounds along the River Parks trail system beside the Arkansas River and throughout the 300-acre Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. The 66-acre Gathering Place park offers year-round activities and events. The presence of the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University enriches the community's educational opportunities. The city's oil industry heritage, symbolized by the towering Golden Driller statue, continues alongside growing aerospace, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Explore the City

People in The Big Dam Party event navigate their raft through the river.

The Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University are a popular tourist stop in Kensington.

Cherry Street comes to life at night for dining and entertainment near Maple Ridge.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Tulsa, OK is $743 for a studio, $893 for one bedroom, $1,119 for two bedrooms, and $1,495 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tulsa has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$893/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$1,746/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,106/month
748 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,672/month
1,446 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tulsa, OK is 8.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tulsa is 17.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $743 - $1,495. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 1.3% less for utilities, and 13.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Henry Zarrow International School

Public

Grades PK-5

468 Students

Darnaby Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

568 Students

Eisenhower International Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

Carnegie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

433 Students

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

431 Students

Carver Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

656 Students

Berryhill Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

174 Students

Edison Preparatory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

822 Students

Thoreau Demonstration Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

442 Students

Union 6th-7th Grade Center

Public

Grades 6-7

2,182 Students

Booker T. Washington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,280 Students

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,091 Students

Union High School

Public

Grades 10-12

3,355 Students

Berryhill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

391 Students

Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,036 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oxley Nature Center
  • Tulsa Zoo
  • Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
  • Gathering Place
  • Redbud Valley Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Tulsa International

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Living in Tulsa

Transportation

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The main mode of public transportation is by bus. Tulsa Transit serves the entire area with almost two dozen routes. Four routes are available until at least 12:30 AM, so it's easy to get where you need to be. You can pay with cash or purchase a pass at a Quik Trip retailer. While waiting for the bus, there are heated transit stations at Denver Ave. and Memorial Midtown.

You can download day and night route maps from the official website, and Tulsa Transit even offers riders GPS tracking via mobile website, which helps you never miss the bus. It's just as easy to find out about bus detours due to inclement weather and other factors. If you're a cyclist, buses are equipped with bike racks.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.