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Big Spring, TX Area Guide

Enjoy small-town living in West Texas

Suburban Affordable Scenic Active Historic Quaint Diverse Close-Knit Accessible Welcoming

Situated at the intersection of I-20 and U.S. 87, Big Spring is a big-hearted small town in West Texas. Big Spring residents enjoy access to an array of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and museums.

Big Spring offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation, such as Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Big Spring’s past at the Hangar 25 Air Museum and the Heritage Museum of Big Spring.

Similar to nearby Midland, Big Spring is also home to a thriving oil industry and fervent high school football fans.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Big Spring, TX is $928 for one bedroom, $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,496 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Big Spring has decreased by -15.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$928/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,142/month
1,123 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Big Spring, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Goliad Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Marcy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Moss Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Big Spring High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Anderson Accelerated High S

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Big Spring State Park

Top Apartments in Big Spring

Houses for Rent in Big Spring

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.