Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Tulsa, OK

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tulsa, OK rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,149/month. Renters are paying $44 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Tulsa sits 41.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro with 514 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Tulsa rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $914/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,100/month. Houses run a median of $1,495/month while apartments are lower at $1,020/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Holiday Hills North rents fell 74.2% year over year to $849/month across 19 rentals. Acre Gardens saw rents rise 50.2% year over year to $1,495/month.

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 June 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $801 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tulsa

514

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 $1,020, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Tulsa run $919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$914

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,100

6%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$914

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

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$1,149
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tulsa, OK is 43% 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

8830 E Admiral Blvd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tulsa

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 26

Avondale - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

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Verified

Avondale

6760 South Trenton Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74136

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$800

Apartment for rent

Call

Bradford Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Bradford Townhomes

2140 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74129

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$895

Apartment for rent

Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments

2102 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74105

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$605–$759

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 June 13, 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 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $801 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tulsa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tulsa are Heller Park ($855/mo), Collegiate Square ($879/mo), and Lewis Crest ($899/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?

One-bedroom apartments in Tulsa average around $960 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, making Tulsa's rental market predictable for budget planning.

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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