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Average Rent in Tulsa, OK & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 20 apartment communities in Tulsa, OK. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,706/mo
▼ 5% from last month
Lowest Available
$900/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
20
tracked daily
Units Listed
72
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Tulsa, OK
Compare average rent across Tulsa, OK neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview | $2,055 | ▲ $6 | $1,099 | 1 | 10 |
| Central Park | $1,860 | $0 | $1,049 | 5 | 49 |
| Renaissance | $1,552 | ▼ $55 | $913 | 2 | 25 |
| Downtown | $1,444 | ▼ $28 | $1,091 | 5 | 29 |
| Delaware Pointe | $1,328 | ▲ $26 | $909 | 1 | 9 |
| Woodland | $1,306 | ▲ $18 | $844 | 3 | 24 |
| Tulsa 74132 | $1,205 | ▼ $44 | $1,205 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tulsa, OK?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Tulsa, OK is $1,706 per month across 20 apartment communities and 72 available units. Rents have decreased $89 (5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Autumn Woods starting at $900/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,706/mo.
Prices range from $900 to $3,600 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Tulsa, OK Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,711 | - | 6 |
| June 2026 | $1,685 | -$26 | 12 |
| July 2026 | $1,551 | -$134 | 22 |
| August 2026 | $1,470 | -$81 | 22 |
| September 2026 | $1,447 | -$23 | 21 |
| October 2026 | $1,458 | +$11 | 20 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tulsa, OK
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tulsa, OK
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Woods | $900/mo | $900/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Westpark | $913/mo | $1,115/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| The Heights @Midtown | $999/mo | $1,012/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| Lincoln Glens Apartments | $1,001/mo | $1,001/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Greenarch | $1,049/mo | $1,372/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| The Villas @ Hope Valley | $1,051/mo | $1,051/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Greenbriar Apartments | $1,063/mo | $1,063/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tulsa, OK
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,706/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Tulsa, OK is $58,407 , about 29% 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) | $1,706 |
| Utilities | $298 |
| Groceries | $504 |
| Transportation | $711 |
| Healthcare | $347 |
| Other goods and services | $555 |
| Estimated total | $4,122/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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