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4633 S 31st West Ave
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 15, 2025

4633 S 31st West Ave

Tulsa, OK 74107
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4761 S Cincinnati Ave
$1,6503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 1, 2025

4761 S Cincinnati Ave

Tulsa, OK 74105
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9050 E 95th St
$1,6503 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

9050 E 95th St

Tulsa, OK 74133
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4523 E 31st St
$1,0452 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

4523 E 31st St

Tulsa, OK 74135
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Tulsa Overview

Few U.S. cities offer the charm and pleasant pace of Tulsa OK combined with such vibrancy. Thriving Tulsa, Oklahoma (a.k.a. the Oil Capital of the World) is the economic and cultural product of nearly 120 years of influence from the developers of the global oil conglomerates. Tulsa and Osage counties have been thriving from this industrial growth in eastern Oklahoma since the early 1900s. White settlers had started moving to the region in the late 1800s along with the introduction of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway line. Before them, the Creek Indians had relocated from Alabama and settled the area in 1836. Over the past century, Tulsa has grown into a beautiful, pristine, highly organized, modern city of nearly 412,000 residents. Today, Tulsans enjoy the best-performing economy in the state of Oklahoma. The major industries are healthcare and manufacturing. Living in Tulsa means over-abundant choices of beautiful parks and other green spaces, a high-quality suburban lifestyle, a strong art culture, seemingly endless dining and shopping options, and thriving nightlife. For people lucky enough to move here, there are plenty of single-family houses and apartment homes for rent in Tulsa.

What is the history of Tulsa?

The historic city of Tulsa reflects the larger cultural growth of the nation. The Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, and Chickasaw Indian tribes formed major settlements in the Osage and Tulsa counties in the late 1830s. These groups were forcibly migrated during the broadscale compulsory relocation of Indians in the country during that period. The Lochapoka segment of the Creek tribe made eastern Oklahoma their new homeland. After the incoming white population gained a larger foothold and oil pumping began growing as the prominent industry of the area, Tulsa became one of the national industry’s primary operational hubs. In the early 1920s, one of the wealthiest African American centers of commerce was destroyed by a vast fire at the hands of a mob of white racists along with the local police. Today, there are numerous memorials, art centers, a cultural center, murals, and a major park dedicated to honoring the victims. In the 1900s, the city went on to become a famous destination for higher education, art, music, and American cultural heritage.

How is the weather in Tulsa?

If you love water-skiing and cross-country snow skiing, the Tulsa climate balance is right for you. Tulsa’s weather is a big part of its charm. Though it is a central midwestern location, it is in a subtropical zone with an average annual temperature of around 61°F and average precipitation of around 41 inches. Winters are typically mild in this area of Oklahoma, sometimes falling below 0° but usually only for brief periods. Summer temperatures of 100°F or higher sometimes happen between July and early September. Fortunately, humidity is typically low during that part of the season. A prevailing pleasant breeze from the south also provides relief. The average temperature for January is 27° to 47° and for July is 73° to 94°.

How do I get around town?

Tulsa is such an inviting environment and an easy place to get around town. Refreshing downtown Tulsa is exceptionally walkable. That’s because the streets of the various adjacent residential neighborhoods that converge around the city center are so easily accessible from the urban core. However, to get around the metro area most conveniently, you should have a car. Uber Transit is the pervasive taxi alternative in Tulsa. It works nicely for most purposes downtown and in the densely populated but neatly mapped-out suburbs. Still, to take advantage of all the countryside has to offer in get-away opportunities, a car is key. Flagging down taxis on the spot from curbsides downtown is an option in Tulsa, which is not a transportation feature available in very many mid-sized Midwest cities. Public bus transit on MetroLink Tulsa is a cheap, reliable, efficient, and readily accessible resource for getting around in the greater Tulsa metropolitan area. Buses stop at points in many Tulsa residential areas. The city has some dedicated urban bike paths and many more in the trail systems of the open country outside the metro radius. The level ground and grid-like transportation infrastructure make the city a natural choice for biking to many areas in the city and suburbs. 

What is the Tulsa commute like?

In Tulsa, you have a brief commute to Oklahoma City. Commuting to and from Tulsa to Oklahoma City is about an hour's trip, one way. It’s a common daily routine for people who love the simpler, more laid-back Tulsa vibe but want the expanded opportunities that the bigger employment and commercial market offers. Traveling from the Tulsa International Airport is an option. Or, it’s an enjoyable car trip via the Turner Turnpike through the green, green grasslands of eastern Oklahoma. By commuter bus, the trip takes almost twice as long (about 1 hour and 45 minutes). But, you can travel hands-free and work from your devices during the commute to work and nap on the way home. The bus trip costs up to $45. Overall, the average Tulsan commutes about 22 minutes per day and drives alone by car to work.

Why live in Tulsa, OK?

Tulsa is the epitome of a setting for realizing the American dream. If you love lush green Midwest surroundings, Tulsa is an ideal locale. In addition to the downtown nightlife and entertainment scene, the city is so rich in arts and appealing cultural features, that it’s little wonder why people love calling Tulsa home. The area offers a wide range of delectable dining options and a calendar packed with music and art festivals and a variety of other fun public events. Of course, Tulsans also love their regional sports teams. The best thing about Tulsa for many residents is the active outdoor lifestyle it encourages. There are seemingly endless choices of outdoor recreational activities at over 130 lush green parks, many miles of wilderness trails, and countless natural attractions in the area. That includes the national award-winning half-billion-dollar Gathering Place park. The handy access to everything in the well-planned grid of the urban area and the city’s vast selection of excellent cafés, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars make Tulsa a place for easy living. With the continuous entertainment options and ideal natural surroundings inviting a healthy lifestyle, it makes sense that Tulsa has built a reputation for offering the best quality of life in Oklahoma. 

What Tulsa landmarks should I see?

You can spend many years in Tulsa and never see all the worthwhile sights. Clean, wholesome Tulsa, Oklahoma, situated along the Arkansas River, features many popular landmarks and historical sites. Those include all the unique structures in the well-known Tulsa Art Deco architectural district. There is also a wide array of art displays throughout the city, such as the Philbrook Museum of Art in a picturesque Italian villa. The quirky Golden Driller statue must be seen in homage to the region’s historic economic driver. The Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park is a great place to spend a nice spring afternoon. Visit the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. Marvel at the enormous East Meets West statue. Experience the sense of reverence in the Holy Family Cathedral. Top features on the list of other great points of interest and Tulsa area landmarks include the Blue Dome and other great architectural works. Walk through the area’s history of racial struggle at the acclaimed Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center. Take a guided landmark tour to learn your way around town and enjoy the sights without thinking about navigation. Don’t miss the Mabee Center or Expo Square. Oklahoma State University features various inspiring academic sites. Due to the astounding scale of the Praying Hands statue near the campus, the artwork dominates the surrounding area. For mobile excitement, carve out some time to let your adrenaline flow at the Tulsa Raceway Park. The Native American art displayed at locations around Tulsa is moving in a more cerebral way. There’s so much more to see and do at the Tulsa OK destination along historic Route 66. 

What is there to do around Tulsa?

Whatever you enjoy doing, Tulsa offers abundant options for it. There is no end to outdoor activities year-round in the Tulsa area. Pick anything you love to do outside and you can do it within a few miles of Tulsa. That may include picnicking, hiking, camping, biking, swimming, boating, etc. Or, you may prefer golfing, tennis, league sports, or any other outdoor athletic activity. Go underground to spice up your evening at the Boston Title & Abstract speakeasy lounge. Have a delicious drink at the bar atop the historic Mayo Hotel. Wander into a microbrewery in the Pearl District. Check out the East Village for travel mementos. Expand your knowledge of area history at the Greenwood Rising Museum and Greenwood Cultural Center. Catch a Tulsa Drillers game. Become a Tulsa Roughnecks (USL) fan. Delight in the ultra-casual ambiance of the student bars in the Blue Dome District. Take in the sunset over the downtown skyline at the Open Container. Don’t miss the captivating Leon Russel murals. Catch a movie at the nostalgic Circle Cinema. Hang out in the open air of the big yard at the popular Bar 473 (in a repurposed gas station on Route 66) or at the Heirloom Rustic Ales, a beautiful brewery in a reworked auto body shop. Check out the Bob Dylan Center and neighboring Woody Guthrie Center for cool exhibits. Browse along Cherry Street, pop into some shops, and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a patio café of your choice (weather permitting). Plan a day along the river at the Gathering Place, Tulsa’s finest park, featuring Weber’s old-fashioned hamburgers (since 1933). Or, for an upscale experience, dine at any of Tulsa’s fine restaurants presenting locally-sourced ingredients.

Where is the best place to move in Tulsa?

Few small cities offer so many neighborhoods with so much available within walking distance. If you want to look at homes for rent in Tulsa, you’ll find quiet, pretty neighborhoods close to the city center and beyond in the highly developed suburbs alike. You’re sure to be impressed with the choices of Tulsa rentals in manicured little communities around the downtown area. Just a short walk from your doorstep, you can enjoy a rich variety of art, entertainment, cultural activities, sports events, musical performances, fine dining, and more. To have it all in Tulsa, look Downtown, in the Pearl District, in Brookside, at Riverwalk, in the Blue Dome District, in Kendall Whittier, on the Eastside, and elsewhere in the vicinity. First Friday events feature visits to various art venues around the city, strolls through the Deco District, and other casual fun. The East Village offers a homey atmosphere. The Kendall Whittier neighborhood, just a couple of miles east of the city center, is revitalizing its area, with an increasing selection of great eateries and Indie shops. Brookside, south of Downtown, is a residential area, yet it offers its own dining and shopping district along its approximately ten-block section of bustling Peoria Avenue. So many of these neighborhoods are self-contained, offering their own restaurants, bars, shops, attractions, and recreational options. You’ll find good food and drinks (and gorgeous sunsets) in any neighborhood in metro Tulsa.

Tulsa, OK
Population: 400,669

Ranked #47

in US Census Population by City

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Tulsa, OK

Ranked #2

Among cities in Oklahoma for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tulsa

What type of rentals are currently available in Tulsa?

There are currently 823 Apartments for Rent in Tulsa, OK with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,900. There are also 238 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tulsa ranging from $560 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tulsa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tulsa ranges from $560 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,553.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tulsa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tulsa range from $950 to $5,280, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $978 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,500.

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