Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Tulsa, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Tulsa rent stands today

    Tulsa, OK rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,160/month. Renters today are paying $24 more per month on average than last year, though the month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Tulsa sits 39.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 572 total rentals across a mix of property types.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $779/month, 1-bedrooms for $909/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,897/month in Tulsa. These figures reflect the range renters encounter across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Tulsa

$1,160/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tulsa is $1,160 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $740 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tulsa

572

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tulsa rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tulsa, OK

Average rent prices in Tulsa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Tulsa, OK

Rent prices in Tulsa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tulsa is $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Tulsa run $919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,114.

Listings

Studio

$779

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$909

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,495

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,897

7%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$779

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$909

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tulsa, OK, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Tulsa, OK compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tulsa and Bixby by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tulsa

Median rent price$1,160
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tulsa, OK is 47% lower than the median rent in Bixby, OK.

Cost of living in Tulsa, OK

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services14% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health1% lower
Housing36% lower
Transportation11% lower
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Tulsa, OK

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14h ago

8.2

Very good

Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats

4801 S Braden Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$527–$829

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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1d ago

8.9

Very good

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Avondale

6760 South Trenton Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74136

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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517 S 40th West Ave Unit B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ziegler condo for rent in Tulsa

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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7h ago

8.5

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$1,080

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Tulsa, OK

Quick answers to common questions about the Tulsa rental market.

How much is rent in Tulsa?

The average rent in Tulsa is $1,160 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tulsa?

Average rent prices in Tulsa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Tulsa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tulsa is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $740 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tulsa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tulsa are O'connor Park ($917/mo), Lewis Crest ($975/mo), and Heller Park ($1,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tulsa?

To comfortably afford rent in Tulsa, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tulsa?

May offers the best rental deals in Tulsa, with prices running about 6% lower than September's peak rates. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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