Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK from $400 (345 Rentals)

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Tulsa, OK Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tulsa, OK

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tulsa, OK area range in price from $565 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $3,040. The three Tulsa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookside at $669, Maplewood at $625, and McKinley Mitchell at $625. 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$874$66928
Maplewood$925$6253
McKinley Mitchell$1,049$62513
Expo Square$1,099$62549
Highland Park$1,099$649102
Hoover$1,099$66456
Mayo Meadow$1,099$66454
Midtown$1,099$649115
Midtown South$1,099$64989
Mockingbird$1,099$64993

Cheapest Available Tulsa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tulsa, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Creek in the East Tulsa neighborhood priced from $565. 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
Silver CreekA11BR,1BA$565
Avera Living - Memorial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Cascades at Southern HillsA11BR,1BA$598
Pheasant Run ApartmentsAJStudio,1BA$605
Crossings at Silver OakJuniorStudio,1BA$625
Windsong Apartments1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$625
Crossings at Lakewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Coventry ParkS11BR,1BA$637
Avery Park & Square Apartments1bed x 1bath **Exciting New Management Special ...1BR,1BA$650
Stoneridge @ 36th ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$664

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tulsa area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Marella Apartments in the in the Maple Ridge Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Tulsa apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Sunwood Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Midtown 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.
Marella Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
Sunwood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Knollwood ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
The Lewiston ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.00
The View @ Riverside ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$0.96
Sullivan's Landing1B1B1BR,1BA$0.95
Windsong Apartments1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$0.85
Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Crossings at Lakewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
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

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 $664.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tulsa?

The cheapest apartment in Tulsa is Silver Creek which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Tulsa costs $3,040.

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 782 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 $233 which is $2,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tulsa.

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