Average Rent in Lubbock, TX
7 apartment buildings, 21 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,144/mo
Cheapest
$725/mo
Properties
7
Units
21
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Lubbock, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lubbock, TX Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lubbock Lakeway Apartments
4645 52nd St Apartment P6, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA
Rent 806
4803 Elgin Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, USA
Sterling Creek Properties
2018 16th St Unit A, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
Coldwell Banker Residential Property Management
4920 S Loop 289 #100, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA
Estrada South I
2502 Weber Dr, Lubbock, TX 79404, USA
The Collective At Lubbock
2001 9th St, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
The Holly
3710 Erskine St, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lubbock Lakeway Apartments 4645 52nd St Apartment P6, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA | $725 | $783 | $0.98 | 4.5 (139) | 8 |
| 2 | Rent 806 4803 Elgin Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, USA | $795 | $1,271 | $1.11 | 2.7 (45) | 10 |
| 3 | Sterling Creek Properties 2018 16th St Unit A, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA | $1,216 | $1,687 | $1.41 | 3.5 (22) | 3 |
| 4 | Coldwell Banker Residential Property Management 4920 S Loop 289 #100, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (384) | 0 |
| 5 | Estrada South I 2502 Weber Dr, Lubbock, TX 79404, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 (16) | 0 |
| 6 | The Collective At Lubbock 2001 9th St, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.3 (251) | 0 |
| 7 | The Holly 3710 Erskine St, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (1300) | 0 |
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Lubbock Lakeway Apartments
4.5 (139)4645 52nd St Apartment P6, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA
Rent 806
2.7 (45)4803 Elgin Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413, USA
Sterling Creek Properties
3.5 (22)2018 16th St Unit A, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
Coldwell Banker Residential Property Management
4.3 (384)4920 S Loop 289 #100, Lubbock, TX 79414, USA
Estrada South I
4.5 (16)2502 Weber Dr, Lubbock, TX 79404, USA
The Collective At Lubbock
3.3 (251)2001 9th St, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
Lubbock, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lubbock, TX is $1,144 per month, based on 21 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $725 at Lubbock Lakeway Apartments to $1,216 at Sterling Creek Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $791/mo | $725/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $1,026/mo | $765/mo | 11 |
| 3 Bed | $1,434/mo | $1,195/mo | 4 |
| 4 Bed | $1,923/mo | $1,850/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lubbock, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lubbock, TX averages $791/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,026/mo. At the local median household income of $60,487, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lubbock, TX at $1,137/mo. The current tracked market average runs 1% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lubbock, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Lubbock
Demand in the Lubbock rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Texas Tech University
- Covenant Health
- United Supermarkets
Mean one-way commute in Lubbock, TX is 16 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lubbock, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$46,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,144/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($725/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Lubbock, TX is $60,487 , about 10% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lubbock, TX
Overall prices in Lubbock, TX runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lubbock, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,144 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,711/mo |
Population
261,078
Median household income
$60,487
Census median rent
$1,137/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
30.4
Mean commute
16 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How Lubbock, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lubbock, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +76% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +55% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +62% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +98% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | +42% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +78% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lubbock, TX?
The average rent in Lubbock, TX is $1,144 per month, based on 21 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lubbock, TX?
The lowest available rent in Lubbock, TX starts at $725 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lubbock, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Lubbock, TX average $791/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $725/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lubbock, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Lubbock, TX average $1,026/mo. Units start from $765/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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