You Don’t Need a Lease to Get a Real Workspace

Working from home sounds great until your neighbor starts mowing at 10 a.m. during a client call. Coffee shops offer a change of scenery, but you’re fighting for outlets, dealing with spotty wifi, and spending $10 to $15 a day on drinks just to keep your seat.

You know a better setup exists. But most office leases want 12 months and a deposit. That’s a lot of money before you even know if the space works for you.

At Catalyst Coworking in Midtown Tulsa, coworking starts at $77/month. No lease. No contract. You go month-to-month, and if it doesn’t fit, you cancel. If you only need a business address, a Virtual Office starts at $37/month.

Here’s what each option includes, how to figure out which one fits, and what you should test during your first month.

What You Get for $77/Month

The Coworking membership is the simplest way to work from a real office without committing to a lease. For $77/month, you get:

• Open workspace seating at 2510 E 15th St in Midtown Tulsa, near Cherry Street
• Cox Fiber internet on a secure, dedicated network. Not coffee-shop wifi that drops when someone starts a video call at the next table
• Phone booths for private calls and focused work. Walk in, close the door, take your call without whispering
• Coffee from Brice’s Coffee, the on-site coffee bar. No $5 lattes just to rent a seat
• Free reserved parking right off 15th Street. No meters, no circling blocks, no parking garage fees
• Access to the member community of freelancers, remote workers, and small business owners

Catalyst was named one of the 10 Best Coworking Spaces in Tulsa by TravelMag in 2023. At $77/month, it’s also one of the most affordable.

Need an Address but Not a Desk? Start at $37/Month

Not everyone needs a physical desk every day. Some freelancers and remote workers just need a professional address to put on invoices, a Google Business Profile, or a business card. Working from home is fine for them, but listing a home address on their LLC filing or client proposals isn’t.

The Virtual Office membership at $37/month gives you:

• A professional business address on 15th St in Midtown Tulsa
• Secure mail handling and pickup
• An address you can use on your Google Business Profile, website, and business registration

This is the lowest-cost way to get started with Catalyst. If you later decide you want desk access, you upgrade to the $77 Coworking plan. No new contract, no setup fees.

How to Test a Coworking Space in Your First Month

Since every Catalyst membership is month-to-month, your first month is already a trial. You’re not locked in. Here’s how to use those first 30 days to know if coworking is right for you:

Bring Your Hardest Workday

Don’t pick a light Monday. Come in on the day you have back-to-back calls, a deadline, and three browser tabs of research open. That’s the day you’ll actually know if the space helps you focus or just gives you a nicer chair.

Test the Internet With Real Work

Schedule your biggest Zoom call or file upload for a day at Catalyst. The space runs on Cox Fiber internet, which handles video calls and large file transfers without throttling. Put it through your actual workflow, not a speed test website.

Use the Phone Booths

Open floor plans are good for energy. They’re not always great for a private client call or a 90-minute focus block. Step into one of the phone booths, close the door, and notice the difference. This is usually the thing that surprises people most.

Talk to Other Members

Grab a coffee from Brice’s and sit in the lounge for 10 minutes. Ask someone what they do. The community is one of the main reasons people stay past the first month. You can’t evaluate that from a website.

Come More Than Once

One visit gives you first impressions. Three or four visits show you whether the commute works, whether you’re more productive here than at home, and whether the space fits your weekly rhythm. You have the full month. Use it.

What $77/Month Actually Costs vs. Your Current Setup

If you work from coffee shops 4 days a week and spend $12 a day on drinks and food, that’s about $192/month. You’re paying more than double the cost of a coworking membership, and you’re getting unreliable wifi, no private space for calls, and no professional address.

If you’re working from home, the dollar cost is lower, but the hidden costs add up: distractions that stretch a 6-hour project into 9 hours, isolation that makes it harder to stay motivated, and no separation between your workspace and your living space.

At $77/month, coworking costs about $3.50 per workday (assuming 22 workdays a month). That’s less than a latte.

All Membership Options at a Glance

Every plan below is month-to-month. No long-term contract on any of them.

Every membership is a tax-deductible business expense. If your situation changes, you cancel. No penalties, no exit fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a contract or long-term commitment?

No. Every Catalyst membership is month-to-month. You can cancel anytime with no penalties or exit fees. Your first month is a real test of whether the space works for you.

What’s the difference between Coworking ($77) and Premium ($177)?

The $77 Coworking plan gives you open workspace access during regular hours, wifi, phone booths, coffee, and parking. Premium adds 24/7 keyless access and priority meeting room booking. If you work early mornings, late nights, or weekends, Premium is worth the difference.

Can I use Catalyst as my business address?

Yes. The Virtual Office plan at $37/month gives you a professional address on 15th St in Midtown Tulsa with mail handling. You can use it on your Google Business Profile, business cards, LLC filings, and client invoices. No desk access is included at this tier.

Where is Catalyst Coworking located?

The Midtown location is at 2510 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74104, near Cherry Street. Free parking is available in the lot right off 15th Street. A second location Downtown is coming soon.

Is a coworking membership tax-deductible?

Yes. If you’re self-employed or run a business, your coworking membership qualifies as a deductible business expense. That means a $77/month membership could cost you even less after taxes. Check with your accountant for your specific situation.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan later?

Yes. Since everything is month-to-month, you can move between plans as your needs change. Start with Coworking at $77, upgrade to Premium or a Designated Desk when you need more, or scale into a private office when your team grows. No paperwork to switch.