Tulsa Opens Workforce Apartments Starting at $985

Households earning within the posted income limits can now apply for one-, two- and three-bedroom units at The Hilltop, with more buildings opening through May 2027.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Apartments

Tulsa Opens Workforce Apartments Starting at $985

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The Tulsa Housing Authority opened the first two buildings of The Hilltop, a $35 million affordable housing development at 336 E. Independence St. that will eventually contain 106 apartments across six buildings. Units are available to workforce renters, and 20 are reserved for people exiting homeless shelters.

Why it matters

For Tulsa renters, the project adds apartments with in-unit washers and dryers at monthly rents starting at $985 for a one-bedroom, with income limits that set eligibility by household size. It also replaces Sunset Plaza Apartments, which the Tulsa Housing Authority acquired and demolished in 2023.

The first two buildings offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with in-unit washers and dryers, plus an on-site gym and resident lounge. Workforce income limits run from $39,900 for a single person to $66,120 for a six-person household.

The players

Tulsa Housing Authority

The local public agency that develops and manages affordable housing in Tulsa, and the primary body behind The Hilltop.

The details

People transitioning out of homeless shelters must apply in person for the 20 reserved units, which are funded through the city's HOME-ARP program. An on-site social worker helps residents connect with support services. The Hilltop project began about three years ago, and the Housing Authority is building the complex in phases as construction continues.

2023: Tulsa Housing Authority acquired and demolished Sunset Plaza Apartments.
Around 2023: The Hilltop project began.
Friday, November 6, 2026: The first two Hilltop buildings opened.
May 2027: All Hilltop units are expected to be finished.

The Home Front

The Hilltop follows the Tulsa Housing Authority's 2023 acquisition and demolition of Sunset Plaza Apartments, replacing older rental stock with new workforce housing. The project is also part of a wave of recent affordable complexes in north Tulsa, including the Authority's 70-unit complex at The Landing at 36N.

If you rent or are considering workforce housing in Tulsa, check current rents and income limits against your household size before applying. Contact the leasing office through hilltoptulsa.com for application timing, since units are opening in phases.

The takeaway

Income limits and rents for workforce units depend on household size, so compare the posted figures against your own income before you apply. Keep an eye on the phased opening schedule if you want a unit in one of the buildings still under construction.