Last updated on July 30, 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 $1,149/month. Renters today are paying $26 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month dip of 3.1%.

  • Tulsa sits 40.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 529 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Tulsa rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $919/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,175/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,392/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $1,495/month while apartments are lower at $1,000/month. Apartments make up 45.9% of Tulsa's total rentals, with houses comprising 48.7% of the inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Tulsa

$1,149/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tulsa is $1,149 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $781 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tulsa

529

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Tulsa run $919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$750

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$919

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,175

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,392

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$919

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,392

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$1,149
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tulsa, OK is 48% 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 & Services13% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health1% lower
Housing36% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Tulsa, OK

Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.2

Very good

Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats

4801 S Braden Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$538–$864

Apartment for rent

Avondale - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

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Avondale

6760 South Trenton Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74136

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$800

Apartment for rent

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Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments

2102 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74105

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$556–$796

Apartment for rent

HAVE YOU HEARD THE BUZZ? Avalon Courtyard is Now Under New Management and now leasing! - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$1,080

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,149 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tulsa?

Average rent prices in Tulsa have decreased by 3% 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 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $781 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tulsa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tulsa are O'connor Park ($904/mo), Minshall Park ($979/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tulsa average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,160/month, both down slightly from last year.

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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