Tulsa, Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Market
Tulsa's STR market averaged $158/night at 67.5% occupancy in June 2026, with revenue up 2.1% year over year.
Quick Answer: Tulsa, Oklahoma is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Tulsa market area is 68%. average monthly revenue in the Tulsa market area is $2,966. average daily rate in the Tulsa market area is $158. the top operator in the Tulsa market area is Airbnb-Tulsa.com with 58 listings. market score is 97/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the wider Tulsa market, which covers 11 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Tulsa.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Tulsa’s STR market averaged 67.5% occupancy and a $158 ADR in June 2026, producing $2,966 in average monthly revenue per listing. Year over year, occupancy is up 2.4 points, ADR is up 1.9%, and revenue is up 2.1%, a broadly healthy across-the-board gain.
Tulsa’s own market data shows about 2,561 active STR listings, split between 2,357 entire-place units and 204 private rooms, with a bedroom mix weighted toward one- and three-bedroom units (794 one-bedroom, 829 three-bedroom listings). Airbnb is the dominant channel (1,406 listings), with 1,051 listed on both Airbnb and Vrbo.
Every Tulsa STR must hold a City STR License ($375/year, covering a $75 license fee plus a $300 compliance fee) before advertising, under Ordinances 24323 (zoning) and 24328 (licensing). STRs are permitted in all zoning districts, so there is no residential ban, and both dedicated (Principal Use) and owner-shared (Accessory Use) operations are allowed.
Tulsa drew a record roughly 10 million visitors in 2023, up from 9.7 million in 2022, spending about $1.4 billion and supporting about 1 in 16 local jobs. Demand is driven by Route 66 heritage travel, cultural attractions (Philbrook and Gilcrease museums), the Gathering Place riverfront park, and a growing sports and events calendar around the BOK Center.
Top property managers include Airbnb-Tulsa.com and Evolve, tied at 58 listings each, followed by StayInTulsaOK (38 listings, a 4.96 rating), A Real Home Away (29 listings), and Bolewood (21 listings).
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 53% |
| Feb | 55% |
| Mar | 64% |
| Apr | 61% |
| May | 64% |
| Jun | 68% |
| Jul | 67% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 60% |
| Oct | 65% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 54% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Tulsa market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Tulsa market as a whole, which includes Tulsa, so these counts are not Tulsa-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airbnb-Tulsa.com | 58 | 2,831 | ★ 4.84 |
| 2 | Evolve | 58 | 1,917 | ★ 4.72 |
| 3 | StayInTulsaOK | 38 | 2,870 | ★ 4.96 |
| 4 | A Real Home Away | 29 | 420 | ★ 4.85 |
| 5 | Bolewood | 21 | 1,751 | ★ 4.77 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Tulsa?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 54.9% |
| vrbo | 4.1% |
| both | 41% |
Home Value Trends (Tulsa)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Tulsa regulates short-term rentals (under-30-day stays) under Ordinances 24323 (zoning) and 24328 (licensing). Operators must obtain a Short-Term Rental License from the Tulsa Planning Office before advertising or renting; the fee is $375 per year ($75 license plus $300 compliance fee), expiring June 30 annually.
STRs are permitted in all zoning districts, so there is no residential ban, and both dedicated (Principal Use) and owner-shared (Accessory Use) operations are allowed; owner-occupancy is not required. Each rental must maintain a local contact available to respond to the city. Occupancy is capped at 8 guests per unit regardless of size, and parties and events of any kind are prohibited.
Operators with 5 or more total rooms must register with the city and collect and remit a 5% lodging tax monthly (a 15% discount applies if paid by the 15th); Oklahoma state and city sales taxes also apply and are often collected by platforms.
Enforcement is meaningful: violations are criminal misdemeanors punishable by up to $1,200 per violation, plus civil penalties up to $1,000 per day and possible permit revocation.
As of November 2025, the City Council was considering a proposal to raise the Hotel Guest (lodging) Tax from 5% to 9.25%; it had not been enacted as of mid-2026, so the 5% rate currently applies, but investors should watch for a change.
Market Comparison
National benchmarks put the median U.S. short-term rental market at roughly 55% occupancy and a $220 ADR. Tulsa runs above the occupancy benchmark and below the ADR benchmark, at 67.5% occupancy and a $158 ADR in June 2026, consistent with a strong-demand, value-priced Midwest market.
Tulsa’s own market-score data rates it well on rental demand and overall market strength, with its investability and rental-demand scores both in the mid-to-high 90s on StaySTRA’s 100-point scale, among the stronger readings in this batch.
Airbnb-Tulsa.com and Evolve are tied as the top property managers, each with 58 listings, together representing about 4.5% of the market’s roughly 2,561 active listings, a relatively fragmented operator landscape compared to more consolidated resort markets.
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