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Rental Market Trends in Tulsa, OK

What is the average rent in Tulsa, OK?

$916/month

Average Rent

695 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

Tulsa, OK Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Tulsa, OK is $916 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Tulsa more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Tulsa average $760 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Tulsa average $916 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Tulsa average $1,155 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Tulsa average $1,677 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$760/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$916/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,155/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,677/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$913/month
311 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,333/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,741/month
1,409 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,350/month
2,076 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$971/month
396 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,697/month
936 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tulsa, OK?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tulsa, OK
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tulsa, OK
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tulsa?

Based on current rent prices, Kensington, Brookside and Heller Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tulsa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kensington
$707/month
693 Sq Ft
Brookside
$725/month
654 Sq Ft
Heller Park
$756/month
680 Sq Ft
Riverview Park
$857/month
616 Sq Ft
Minshall Park
$859/month
718 Sq Ft
Lewis Crest
$867/month
731 Sq Ft
Stevenson
$905/month
684 Sq Ft
South Tulsa
$1,019/month
728 Sq Ft
Timberland-Annandale
$1,022/month
723 Sq Ft
Longview Lake
$1,059/month
763 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tulsa?

Based on current rent prices, Brady Arts District, Midtown Terrace and Highlands are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tulsa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brady Arts District
$1,965/month
901 Sq Ft
Midtown Terrace
$1,933/month
874 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,664/month
832 Sq Ft
Kendall-Whittier
$1,650/month
821 Sq Ft
Greenwood
$1,621/month
770 Sq Ft
Forest Orchard
$1,581/month
719 Sq Ft
Central Park
$1,490/month
735 Sq Ft
East Village
$1,465/month
725 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,412/month
815 Sq Ft
Downtown Tulsa
$1,396/month
734 Sq Ft

Which Tulsa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Tulsa with the most apartments available are South Tulsa, Downtown Tulsa and Stevenson .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Tulsa
$1,019/month
728 Sq Ft
Downtown Tulsa
$1,396/month
734 Sq Ft
Stevenson
$905/month
684 Sq Ft
City Center Tulsa
$1,344/month
733 Sq Ft
Midtown Tulsa
$1,322/month
768 Sq Ft
East Village
$1,465/month
725 Sq Ft
Minshall Park
$859/month
718 Sq Ft
Buena Vista Park
$1,250/month
694 Sq Ft
Kensington
$707/month
693 Sq Ft
Longview Lake
$1,059/month
763 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tulsa, OK?

Because the average rent in Tulsa is $916, you’ll want to make about $3,053 per month or $36,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tulsa, OK is 16.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tulsa is 35.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $760 - $1,677. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 1.4% less for utilities, and 12.0% less for transportation.

City

Tulsa, OK

3,521 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Tulsa, OK compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Tulsa, OK to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Kensington

Tulsa, OK

Brady Arts District

Tulsa, OK

Studio
$648/month
-
One Bedroom
$752/month
$1,558/month
Two Bedroom
$934/month
$2,224/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,899/month
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$1,279 - $1,599

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522 S Boston Ave,
Tulsa, OK 74103

$1,199 - $1,549

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Tulsa, OK 74136

$699 - $1,149

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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