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Tulsa, OK Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tulsa, OK

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tulsa, OK area range in price from $565 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $3,329. The three Tulsa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are OConnor Park at $600, Outer Midtown Utica Square at $675, and Fulton at $565. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tulsa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
OConnor Park$1,089$60092
Outer Midtown Utica Square$1,112$67579
Fulton$1,200$565125
Tower Heights$1,202$72014
McClure Park$1,225$60064
Clarland Acres$1,252$60074
Mingo Valley$1,252$60085
Saratoga Oakbrook Village$1,256$60084
McKinley Mitchell$1,279$60068
Cooper$1,314$67581

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 $584. Avera Living - Memorial Apartments in the Midtown Tulsa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tulsa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascades at Southern HillsA11BR,1BA$584
Avera Living - Memorial ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Bradford Townhomes1 bed TH1BR,1BA$600
Pheasant Run ApartmentsAJStudio,1BA$605
Crossings at Silver OakJuniorStudio,1BA$625
Crossings at Lakewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Windsong Apartments1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$625
Silver CreekA21BR,1BA$625
Central ApartmentsStudio HStudio,1BA$625
Fifty One FlatsALL BILLS PAIDStudio,1BA$635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tulsa area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1315 S Carson Ave Model at 1315 S Carson Ave in the in the Midtown Tulsa neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Tulsa apartment is the 3 Bedroom C3 Model at Maplewood Apartments starting at $1,029 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Outer Midtown Utica Square 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.
1315 S Carson Ave1315 S Carson Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
Maplewood Apartments3 Bedroom C33BR,1.5BA$0.88
Sunwood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Bradford Townhomes2 bed TH2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Lakewood Gardens2 BD,1.5 BATH (lwb2)2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Darlington Oaks & Midtown FlatsB42BR,1.5BA$0.93
Sullivans Landing1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Windsong Apartments1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$0.85
Silver CreekA21BR,1BA$0.87
Crossings at Lakewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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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 $635.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tulsa?

The cheapest apartment in Tulsa is Cascades at Southern Hills which is listed at $584, while the average apartment in Tulsa costs $3,329.

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 652 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 $190 which is $3,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tulsa.

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