True Cost of Renting in Tulsa
Tulsa is Oklahoma's second-largest city and its cultural capital — home to the Bob Dylan Center, Woody Guthrie Center, Philbrook Museum, and the celebrated Gathering Place park on the Arkansas River. Tulsa Remote, the city's initiative paying $10,000 to remote workers who relocate here, has attracted significant national attention and a new wave of educated young renters who are transforming neighborhoods like Cherry Street and the Brady Arts District.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Cherry Street / Midtown
- Studio:
- $750/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $950/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
Tulsa's most popular renter neighborhood; E 15th Street corridor with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Mix of older bungalow apartments and newer infill. PSO (Public Service Oklahoma) electric. Free street parking throughout. Walkable to Cherry Street and accessible to the Gathering Place.
Brady Arts District / East Village
- Studio:
- $800/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,000/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,500/mo
Tulsa's arts and entertainment hub; Brady Theater, galleries, and bars on N Main Street. Loft conversions in former warehouse buildings; newer apartment buildings in the East Village. Walking distance to BOK Center arena. On-street parking generally available.
South Tulsa / Brookside
- Studio:
- $700/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $900/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
Established residential neighborhoods along the Arkansas River; Brookside is a walkable strip on Peoria Ave with restaurants and shops. Mix of older apartment buildings and newer complexes. Quieter than Downtown/Cherry Street. Good Tulsa Public Schools access.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- PSO (Public Service Oklahoma / AEP)
- Water
- City of Tulsa Water and Sewer
- Internet
- Cox Communications, AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber
Commute & Transportation
Tulsa is a freeway city — I-44 (the Will Rogers Turnpike) and I-244 (the inner loop) form the primary corridors. US-64/I-44 connects Tulsa to OKC (105 miles, 1.5 hours). Tulsa International Airport is 8 miles northeast of Downtown. The TULSA TRANSIT bus system covers major corridors. Major employers include ONEOK (natural gas midstream), Williams Companies, Saint Francis Health System, and the University of Tulsa. The Gathering Place and Riverside Drive create high-quality green space access for South Tulsa residents. Downtown Tulsa to Broken Arrow via BA Expressway (US-64) is 20–25 minutes.
Rental Market Overview
Tulsa is among the most affordable mid-sized cities in the US — genuine value for renters priced out of Nashville, Denver, or Austin. Tulsa Remote's incentive program has brought thousands of remote workers who tend to cluster in Cherry Street and Midtown, creating organic neighborhood revitalization. PSO (Public Service Oklahoma, an AEP company) rates are regulated and competitive. Summer cooling bills in a 1BR run $120–200/month. Google Fiber has expanded in Tulsa, providing high-speed internet competition. Tornado risk is real — tornado alley runs through Oklahoma, and renters insurance with a wind/hail rider is strongly recommended ($20–30/month for a 1BR).
Data last updated: 2026-04
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