
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK from $400 (394 Rentals)
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Diana

Parkewood

The View @ Riverside Apartments

Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats

Pheasant Run

Stoneridge @ 36th Apartments

Midtown Reserve Apartments

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Polo Club Apartments

Silver Creek
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Huntington Hollow Apartments

Woodland HIlls Apartments

Yacht Club

The Arlo at River's Edge

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Cascades at Southern Hills

Avondale Apartment Homes

Twin Oaks

Chestnut Bend

Midtown Park Apartments

Crossings at Lakewood
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Crossings at Silver Oak

Cobblestone Apartments

Union Point Apartments

Villas at Midtown

Lakeside Place

Shoreline Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

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Avery Park

23 East Apartments

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Waterside

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Lincoln Glens Apartments

Crossings at Midtown

Sunchase Apartments

Country Hollow Apartments

Saddlestone Apartments

Crossings at Minshall Park
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Crossings at Sixty Six

Sunwood Apartments

Cedar Lane Apartments

Rustic Woods

1530 E 7th St

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Coventry Park

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Eagle Point

Village Creek at 67th

Chateau 68 Apartments

Cherokee Meadows
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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 | $1,051 | $589 | $3,790 |
| Cheap Tulsa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $570 | $4,313 |
| Cheap Tulsa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $726 | $7,449 |
| Cheap Tulsa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Tulsa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,980 | $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: 04/30/2026Current apartment rentals in the Tulsa, OK area range in price from $579 to $17,647 with an overall median price of $6,075. The three Tulsa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dawson at $689, Xyler at $699, and Saratoga Oakbrook Village at $699. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | $1,066 | $689 | 7 |
| Xyler | $1,116 | $699 | 5 |
| Saratoga Oakbrook Village | $1,179 | $699 | 79 |
| Western Village | $1,179 | $699 | 79 |
| Timberland Annandale | $1,187 | $579 | 72 |
| Greater Oakview Estates | $1,190 | $579 | 68 |
| Fulton | $1,194 | $640 | 112 |
| Lewis Crest | $1,194 | $579 | 139 |
| Longview Lake | $1,194 | $639 | 158 |
| Mayo Meadow | $1,194 | $650 | 50 |
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. Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats in the Southern Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $612. 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 |
| Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $612 |
| Stoneridge @ 36th Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $622 |
| Polo Club Apartments | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
| 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 |
| Woodland HIlls Apartments | Studio Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Avondale Apartment Homes | Jr Studio | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Cascades at Southern Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tulsa area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 BD 1.5 BA Premium w/ In-Unit W/D Model at Chateau 68 Apartments in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Tulsa apartment is the 2B50-2 Model at Riverbend Gardens starting at $808 with a $0.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau 68 Apartments | 2 BD 1.5 BA Premium w/ In-Unit W/D | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Riverbend Gardens | 2B50-2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
| Sunwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| The Greens Of Bedford | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Townhomes @East 32nd | B1-2bed/1.5 bath WD | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Urban Oaks @ 51st Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Windsong Apartments | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The View @ Riverside Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Stoneridge @ 36th Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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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 $680.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tulsa?
The cheapest apartment in Tulsa is Darlington Oaks & Midtown Flats which is listed at $612, while the average apartment in Tulsa costs $6,075.
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 1,003 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 $217 which is $5,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tulsa.
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