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Tulsa, OK Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tulsa, OK

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tulsa, OK area range in price from $538 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $3,133. The three Tulsa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dawson at $913, Xyler at $913, and Expo Square at $1,129. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tulsa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dawson$913$5996
Xyler$913$5993
Expo Square$1,129$59953
Fulton$1,129$600114
Highland Park$1,129$538119
Hoover$1,129$60051
Longview Lake$1,129$599172
Mayo Meadow$1,129$68959
Mockingbird$1,129$538117
OConnor Park$1,129$599104

Cheapest Available Tulsa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tulsa, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats in the Southern Hills neighborhood priced from $538. 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
Darlington Oaks & Midtown FlatsA31BR,1BA$538
Avera Living - Memorial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$586
Comfortable living in Downtown Tulsa!EFFStudio,1BA$589
Bridge Creek Apartments1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$599
23 East ApartmentsStudio RPLUSStudio,1BA$600
Red Fox ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Polo Club ApartmentsPlan A11BR,1BA$639
Silver CreekA11BR,1BA$640
Cobblestone ApartmentsJunior 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tulsa area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 Bd/2.5 Bath (motb2) Model at Monaco Park in the in the 71 Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Tulsa apartment is the 2B60 Model at Riverbend Gardens starting at $1,004 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Blue Dome District 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.
Monaco Park2 Bd/2.5 Bath (motb2)2BR,2.5BA$0.87
Riverbend Gardens2B602BR,2.5BA$0.84
Willows Condominiums2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.93
Bridge Creek Apartments3 Bedroom C23BR,1.5BA$0.93
Windsong Apartments2 BR 2 B2BR,2BA$0.80
Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.64
The Park at Forest Oaks1 Bedroom- B1BR,1BA$0.95
The View @ Riverside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.00
Riverpark at KensingtonA2 R1BR,1BA$1.00
Cobblestone ApartmentsJunior 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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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.

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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 $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tulsa?

The cheapest apartment in Tulsa is Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats which is listed at $538, while the average apartment in Tulsa costs $3,133.

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 667 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 $273 which is $2,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tulsa.

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