Studio Apartment Rent in Tulsa, OK
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tulsa, Oklahoma as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,272 and +30% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tulsa
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tulsa
Compare Tulsa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Oklahoma
Most expensive cities for a studio in Oklahoma
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedmont | $1,250 |
| 2 | Jenks | $1,230 |
| 3 | Edmond | $1,170 |
| 4 | Glenpool | $1,090 |
| 5 | Broken Arrow | $1,060 |
| 6 | Bixby | $1,060 |
| 7 | Collinsville | $1,050 |
| 8 | Mustang | $1,040 |
| 9 | Yukon | $1,030 |
| 10 | Owasso | $1,030 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City | $937 |
| 12 | Noble | $930 |
| 13 | Moore | $930 |
| 14 | Tulsa (this page) | $909 |
| 15 | Norman | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tulsa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tulsa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenks, OK | 9.5 mi | $1,230 | +$321 (+35%) |
| Owasso, OK | 12.8 mi | $1,030 | +$121 (+13%) |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 13 mi | $1,060 | +$151 (+17%) |
| Glenpool, OK | 13.6 mi | $1,090 | +$181 (+20%) |
| Bixby, OK | 14.3 mi | $1,060 | +$151 (+17%) |
| Collinsville, OK | 18.7 mi | $1,050 | +$141 (+16%) |
| Sapulpa, OK | 18.8 mi | $880 | $-29 (-3%) |
| Sand Springs, OK | 18.9 mi | $880 | $-29 (-3%) |
| Claremore, OK | 29.7 mi | $880 | $-29 (-3%) |
| Bartlesville, OK | 41.2 mi | $730 | $-179 (-20%) |
| Pryor, OK | 44.5 mi | $760 | $-149 (-16%) |
| Muskogee, OK | 53.1 mi | $760 | $-149 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Tulsa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tulsa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tulsa, Oklahoma is $909 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,272.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tulsa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,360 ($3,030/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tulsa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tulsa's studio median of $909 is +30% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tulsa rank for studio rent in Oklahoma?
Among the 37 cities in Oklahoma with studio data, Tulsa ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tulsa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sapulpa ($880), Sand Springs ($880), Claremore ($880).