True Cost of Renting in Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow is Tulsa's largest suburb — a city of 115,000 that has grown from a bedroom community into a city with its own identity, anchored by the revitalized Rose District downtown. The BA Expressway (US-64) connects Broken Arrow to Downtown Tulsa in 20–25 minutes. American Airlines MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility is a major local employer.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Rose District / Downtown Broken Arrow
- Studio:
- $750/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $900/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
Broken Arrow's revitalized historic downtown; boutique restaurants, shops, and the Creek Turnpike trailhead. Newer apartment buildings mixed with renovated historic structures. PSO electric. Free parking throughout Downtown. Walkable within the district; car needed for most destinations.
Broken Arrow South / Kenosha
- 1 Bed:
- $950/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,350/mo
Established suburban neighborhoods south of the BA Expressway; apartment complexes with family amenities. Broken Arrow Public Schools — highly rated in Oklahoma. Car-dependent. South Broken Arrow is further from Tulsa but has lower rents than north BA.
North Broken Arrow / Albany Street
- 1 Bed:
- $1,000/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
Newer development in north Broken Arrow near Tulsa Hills and Creek Turnpike; apartment complexes with resort amenities. Closer to Tulsa and the American Airlines MRO facility. Creek Turnpike toll adds $1.50–2.50 per trip to Tulsa commutes.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- PSO (Public Service Oklahoma / AEP)
- Water
- City of Broken Arrow Water and Wastewater
- Internet
- Cox Communications, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet
Commute & Transportation
Broken Arrow is connected to Tulsa via the BA Expressway (US-64) — a 20–25 minute drive to Downtown Tulsa off-peak, 30–40 minutes in rush hour. The Creek Turnpike (SH-364) provides an alternative route. American Airlines MRO facility employs approximately 6,000 in the BA/Tulsa International Airport area. Tulsa International Airport is 20 miles northwest. There is no bus rapid transit between Broken Arrow and Tulsa — all commutes are by car. Jenks and Bixby to the south/southwest of Tulsa are competing suburbs for similar demographics.
Rental Market Overview
Broken Arrow offers the Tulsa job market at a modest suburban premium — rents are slightly above south Tulsa neighborhoods but below central Tulsa equivalents, with newer construction stock and top-rated public schools. PSO (Public Service Oklahoma) rates are competitive. Summer cooling in a 1BR runs $110–180/month. The BA Expressway toll is minimal ($0 — the BA Expressway itself is a free road; the Creek Turnpike is tolled). Creek Turnpike tolls add $40–80/month for frequent Tulsa commuters. Renters insurance averages $19–28/month — tornado rider recommended for all Oklahoma renters.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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