The University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK

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The University of Tulsa - Tulsa, OK

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The University of Tulsa is a top-ranked independent, doctoral degree-granting institution founded in 1894. Students at TU become literate in the sciences, humanities, and arts while learning to welcome the responsibility of citizenship, service, and leadership in a changing world. Graduates leave TU prepared to succeed in their professions and careers as well as behave ethically in all aspects of their lives.

Less than three miles from Downtown Tulsa, TU is surrounded by a wide range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent. Commuting and traveling from the TU campus is easy with access to Interstates 44 and 244 in addition to U.S. Routes 64, 75, and 412.

NCAA Division I Golden Hurricane athletics, 200 student organizations, intramural sports, community engagement opportunities, and special events keep the TU campus humming. The City of Tulsa is an important center of commerce and industry with a thriving arts community. Entertainment options in Tulsa include professional sporting events, fine and performing arts venues, festivals, zoos, a water park, biking and hiking trails, and recreational activities at rivers and lakes.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Tulsa, OK is $738 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $1,098 for two bedrooms, and $1,425 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tulsa has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 505 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $738/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $883/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,098/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,273 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,425/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Darnaby Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

568 Students

9
out of 10

Henry Zarrow International School

Public

Grades PK-5

468 Students

9
out of 10

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

889 Students

7
out of 10

Eisenhower International Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

525 Students

7
out of 10

Carnegie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

433 Students

7
out of 10

Edison Preparatory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

822 Students

5
out of 10

Carver Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

656 Students

5
out of 10

Allen-Bowden Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

277 Students

5
out of 10

Union 6th-7th Grade Center

Public

Grades 6-7

2,182 Students

4
out of 10

Berryhill Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

174 Students

4
out of 10

Booker T. Washington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,280 Students

10
out of 10

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,091 Students

7
out of 10

Union High School

Public

Grades 10-12

3,355 Students

6
out of 10

Berryhill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

391 Students

6
out of 10

Will Rogers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,002 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park
  • River Parks
  • Oxley Nature Center
  • Gathering Place
  • Tulsa Zoo

Airports

  • Tulsa International

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