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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Renting in Broken Arrow: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Broken Arrow?
One-bedroom apartments in Broken Arrow range from $900/month in Rose District / Downtown Broken Arrow to $1,000/month in North Broken Arrow / Albany Street. Two-bedroom units range from $1,300 to $1,400/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Broken Arrow?
In Broken Arrow, electricity is provided by PSO (Public Service Oklahoma / AEP), water by City of Broken Arrow Water and Wastewater, and common internet providers include Cox Communications, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Broken Arrow.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Broken Arrow?
Rose District / Downtown Broken Arrow is the most affordable of the 3 Broken Arrow neighborhoods covered here, at $900/month for a one-bedroom — $100 less than North Broken Arrow / Albany Street, roughly a 10% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Broken Arrow expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Broken Arrow runs about $950/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. 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. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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