Tulsa Opens First Hilltop Affordable Housing Buildings
The Tulsa Housing Authority opened the first two buildings of The Hilltop, a $35 million development at 336 E. Independence St.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Apartments
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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. The complete project will include 106 apartments across six buildings, replacing Sunset Plaza Apartments, which the authority acquired and demolished in 2023.
Why it matters
The Hilltop adds workforce housing with rents starting at $985 for a one-bedroom and reserves 20 units for people exiting homeless shelters. Its opening is part of an effort to expand affordable options in north Tulsa.
Monthly rents for workforce apartments start at $985 for a one-bedroom, $1,179 for a two-bedroom and $1,364 for a three-bedroom. Income limits range from $39,900 for a single person to $66,120 for a six-person household.
The players
Tulsa Housing Authority
The Tulsa Housing Authority is the public agency that develops and manages affordable housing in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The details
The first two buildings offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with in-unit washers and dryers, an on-site gym and a resident lounge area. People transitioning from homeless shelters must apply in person, and an on-site social worker helps residents access support services.
Timeline
2023: Tulsa Housing Authority acquired and demolished Sunset Plaza Apartments.
Approximately 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.
Culture Shift
The Hilltop's 20 units funded through the city's HOME-ARP program continue a pattern of federal pandemic-era housing money being directed toward people exiting homelessness. The project's replacement of Sunset Plaza Apartments reflects a broader shift in Tulsa toward publicly developed workforce housing in north Tulsa.
Tulsa residents seeking affordable apartments can apply for workforce units starting at $985 per month for a one-bedroom, provided their household income falls within the stated limits. People exiting homeless shelters can apply in person for the 20 reserved units.
The takeaway
Affordable housing projects like The Hilltop show how income limits and reserved units can target different needs within one development. Residents considering workforce apartments should compare the stated income thresholds against their household size before applying.
What happens next
All units at The Hilltop are expected to be finished by May 2027, with the remaining four buildings opening in phases as construction continues.
Further reading
For more on rental options in the area, see Apartments in Tulsa.
More information
For leasing information, visit The Hilltop workforce apartment leasing information.
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