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Tulsa, OK Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tulsa, OK

Pricing Updated: 11/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tulsa, OK area range in price from $550 to $11,633 with an overall median price of $3,189. The three Tulsa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookside at $668, Maplewood at $649, and McKinley Mitchell at $649. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tulsa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brookside$869$66813
Maplewood$950$6494
McKinley Mitchell$1,049$64910
McClure Park$1,075$64929
Mid Tulsa$1,075$64934
Clarland Acres$1,112$64937
Mingo Valley$1,112$64940
South Peoria$1,125$550107
Saratoga Oakbrook Village$1,149$69933
Lewis Crest$1,210$550134

Cheapest Available Tulsa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tulsa, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascades at Southern Hills in the Southern Hills neighborhood priced from $550. Avera Living - Memorial Apartments in the Midtown Tulsa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tulsa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascades at Southern HillsA11BR,1BA$550
Avera Living - Memorial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
The View @ Riverside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$602
Pheasant Run ApartmentsAJStudio,1BA$605
Windsong Apartments1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$625
Silver CreekA21BR,1BA$625
Crossings at Silver OakJuniorStudio,1BA$649
Crossings at Lakewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Avery Park & Square Apartments1bed x 1bath **Exciting New Management Special ...1BR,1BA$650
Stoneridge @ 36th ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tulsa area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Sunwood Apartments in the in the Midtown Tulsa neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Tulsa apartment is the B2 Model at Silver Springs Apartments starting at $860 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the South Tulsa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tulsa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunwood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Silver Springs ApartmentsB22BR,1.5BA$0.86
Lakewood Gardens2 BD,1.5 BATH (lwb2)2BR,1.5BA$0.89
6116 S Madison Plz, Unit B6116 S Madison Plz2BR,1BA$0.99
GILCREASE ESTATESTwo Bedrooms One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Windsong Apartments1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$0.85
Huntington Hollow Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Crossings at Lakewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Avery Park & Square Apartments1bed x 1bath **Exciting New Management Special ...1BR,1BA$0.97

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Tulsa Overview

Home to around 400,000 people, Tulsa, Oklahoma is a city with a rich past and a bright future making Tulsa apartments a wonderful place to call home. From its sublime stretches of blue sky to its skyline and tremendous works of architecture, Tulsa is a beautiful city. The most active Tulsans take advantage of a combination of outdoor activities and a lively nightlife. More laidback folks tend to enjoy a more leisurely pace and value the old fashioned demeanor of the city and its outlying areas.

Why live in Tulsa, OK?

Beyond its temperate climate and historical richness, the city boasts a mix of mid-western charm and southern hospitality. Plus, the city is home to beautiful works of sculpture and public art. Both visitors and residents of Tulsa apartments alike can attest to the unmatched beauty of Riverside Drive, a street which runs alongside the Arkansas river and includes over 10 miles of trail for runners and cyclists.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tulsa, OK

Ranked #2

Among cities in Oklahoma for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Tulsa, OK

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tulsa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tulsa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tulsa is under $660.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tulsa?

The cheapest apartment in Tulsa is Cascades at Southern Hills which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Tulsa costs $3,189.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tulsa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 935 regular apartments in Tulsa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tulsa?

Cheap apartments in Tulsa have an average cost of $258 which is $2,931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tulsa.

Expert Rental Resources

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