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The View @ Riverside Apartments

Diana

Parkewood

Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments

Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats

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Polo Club Apartments

23 East Apartments

Red Fox Apartments

Pheasant Run
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The Park at Forest Oaks

Midtown Reserve Apartments

Silver Creek

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Huntington Hollow Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

1611 Riverside Dr, Unit 26

1611 Riverside Dr, Unit 43

Yacht Club

Stoneridge @ 36th Apartments

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Cascades at Southern Hills
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Avondale Apartment Homes

Twin Oaks

Chestnut Bend

Lincoln Glens Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

Riverpark at Kensington

Villas at Midtown

Lakeside Place

Midtown Park Apartments

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Avery Park
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Union Point Apartments

Silver Springs Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

The Chalet & Riverside Plaza

Woodland Hills Apartments

1625 E 4th St

Huntley Ridge

Sunchase Apartments

Country Hollow Apartments

Crossings at Sixty Six
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Crossings at Midtown

Crossings at Silver Oak

Saddlestone Apartments

Waterford Apartments

Waterside Apartments Tulsa

Cedar Lane Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

1306 E 11th St, Unit 10

Rustic Woods

5128 S Delaware Pl
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Tulsa, OK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tulsa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Tulsa Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $589 | $3,655 |
| Cheap Tulsa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $550 | $4,745 |
| Cheap Tulsa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $744 | $7,156 |
| Cheap Tulsa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $900 | $8,395 |
| Cheap Tulsa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,189 | $7,200 |
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Tulsa, OK Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tulsa, OK
Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Tulsa, OK area range in price from $550 to $16,047 with an overall median price of $5,941. The three Tulsa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mingo Valley at $550, Saratoga Oakbrook Village at $550, and Cooper at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tulsa Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingo Valley | $1,099 | $550 | 86 |
| Saratoga Oakbrook Village | $1,150 | $550 | 80 |
| Cooper | $1,217 | $600 | 73 |
| Tower Heights | $1,217 | $600 | 30 |
| Expo Square | $1,239 | $669 | 37 |
| Fulton | $1,239 | $600 | 127 |
| Highland Park | $1,239 | $599 | 92 |
| Hoover | $1,239 | $600 | 39 |
| Longview Lake | $1,239 | $550 | 163 |
| Mayo Meadow | $1,239 | $669 | 42 |
Cheapest Available Tulsa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tulsa, OK is a Studio unit found at Avera Living - Memorial Apartments in the Midtown Tulsa neighborhood priced from $575. Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments in the Southern Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $598. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tulsa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Living - Memorial Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $598 |
| 23 East Apartments | Studio RPLUS | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Silver Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Huntington Hollow Apartments | Junior 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Windsong Apartments | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
| Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Junior 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Yacht Club | EFFICIENCY (yceff) | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| The Park at Forest Oaks | 1 Bedroom- B | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tulsa area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2B60 Model at Riverbend Gardens in the in the Blue Dome District neighborhood starting from $1,004. The second greatest value Tulsa apartment is the 2 Bed Large Upstairs Model at 5400 South Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Southern Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tulsa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend Gardens | 2B60 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.84 |
| 5400 South Apartments | 2 Bed Large Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Willows Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Lincoln Glens Apartments | Junior 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| The View @ Riverside Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Windsong Apartments | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| The Park at Forest Oaks | 1 Bedroom- B | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Riverpark at Kensington | A2 R | 1BR,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 $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tulsa?
The cheapest apartment in Tulsa is Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments which is listed at $598, while the average apartment in Tulsa costs $5,941.
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 682 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 $225 which is $5,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tulsa.
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