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Rental Market Trends in Tulsa, OK

What is the average rent in Tulsa, OK?

$910/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Tulsa, OK is $910 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Tulsa more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Tulsa, you can expect to pay about $768 per month for a studio, $910 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,150 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,643 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$768/month
515 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$910/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,150/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,643/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,042/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,344/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,670/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,354/month
2,173 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,020/month
455 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 0.6%, which averages out to $6 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tulsa, OK
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tulsa, OK
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
45% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tulsa?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brookside
$675/month
674 Sq Ft
Heller Park
$702/month
690 Sq Ft
Kensington
$705/month
691 Sq Ft
Collegiate Square
$724/month
691 Sq Ft
Shadow Mountain Condominiums
$774/month
594 Sq Ft
Tanglewood
$786/month
610 Sq Ft
Park Plaza West
$813/month
720 Sq Ft
Towne Park
$813/month
663 Sq Ft
Montereau in Warren Woods
$825/month
708 Sq Ft
Lewis Crest
$830/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tulsa?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brady Arts District
$1,867/month
859 Sq Ft
Justice District
$1,867/month
859 Sq Ft
Midtown Terrace
$1,854/month
824 Sq Ft
Tulsa Arts District
$1,759/month
803 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$1,683/month
799 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,644/month
798 Sq Ft
Kendall-Whittier
$1,632/month
790 Sq Ft
Greenwood
$1,628/month
738 Sq Ft
Central Park
$1,471/month
744 Sq Ft
East Lynn
$1,471/month
744 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 North Tulsa .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Tulsa
$1,012/month
726 Sq Ft
Downtown Tulsa
$1,392/month
740 Sq Ft
North Tulsa
$1,385/month
759 Sq Ft
City Center Tulsa
$1,334/month
742 Sq Ft
Stevenson
$840/month
663 Sq Ft
Oil Capital Historic District
$1,349/month
746 Sq Ft
Midtown South
$840/month
663 Sq Ft
East Tulsa
$1,026/month
725 Sq Ft
Technology District
$1,458/month
744 Sq Ft
Midtown Tulsa
$1,350/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 $910, you’ll want to make about $3,033 per month or $36,396 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 $768 - $1,643. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 1.4% less for utilities, and 12.0% less for transportation.

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Tulsa, OK

3,666 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

Brookside

Tulsa, OK

Brady Arts District

Tulsa, OK

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,536/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,205/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,898/month
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10015 N Owasso Expy,
Owasso, OK 74055

$1,159 - $2,039 Total Monthly Price

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Riverwalk Apartments

1280 Riverwalk Ter,
Jenks, OK 74037

$1,149 - $1,499

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The Meridia Apartments

The Meridia Apartments

522 S Boston Ave,
Tulsa, OK 74103

$1,199 - $1,399

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Tulsa, OK

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  • 21,163

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11 Communities in Tulsa
Leinbach Company
Leinbach Company
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  • 4,261

    Units

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10 Communities in Tulsa
Tribune Capital
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  • 2,912

    Units

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9 Communities in Tulsa
Capital Assets, Inc
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    Communities

  • 2,781

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

9 Communities in Tulsa
Vesta Capital
Vesta Capital
  • 16

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  • 4,612

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

8 Communities in Tulsa
Greystar
Greystar
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    Units

  • 891

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7 Communities in Tulsa
SVN International Corp
SVN International Corp
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    Units

  • 37

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7 Communities in Tulsa

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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 February 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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