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Lubbock, TX

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Historic college town with Southwestern appeal

College Town Suburban Affordable Historic

Living in Lubbock combines small-town friendliness with big-city conveniences. As West Texas's "Hub City," Lubbock offers diverse housing options throughout its established neighborhoods and newer developments, with current average rents ranging from $641 for studios to $1,344 for four-bedroom homes. Texas Tech University anchors the city of nearly 267,000 residents, contributing to its educational and cultural landscape. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Mackenzie Park's trails and visit the park's Prairie Dog Town, while music lovers can discover West Texas's musical heritage at the Buddy Holly Center.

From the tree-lined streets of South Overton to the expanding communities along Milwaukee Avenue, each Lubbock neighborhood has its own character. The city's park system features several playa lakes, offering peaceful settings for walking, jogging, or wildlife watching. The Lubbock Cultural District, home to the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, hosts year-round performances and exhibitions. The surrounding Texas High Plains wine region produces most of Texas's wine grapes, with several tasting rooms located throughout the area. Recent rental data shows Lubbock maintains competitive pricing compared to other Texas metropolitan areas, with an annual rent increase of approximately 7.6%.

Explore the City

Catch-and-release fishing is popular at neighborhood ponds and lakes all around Lubbock.

Attend summer events in Downtown Lubbock.

Visit Downtown Lubbock and explore rich music history and revitalized cultural centers.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Lubbock, TX is $663 for a studio, $851 for one bedroom, $1,012 for two bedrooms, and $1,287 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lubbock has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$851/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$1,561/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,094/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,276/month
1,295 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Lubbock, TX is 7.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lubbock is 14.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $661 - $1,287. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 1.2% more for utilities, and 13.5% less for transportation.

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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

15

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Lubbock-Cooper Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

849 Students

Miller El

Public

Grades PK-5

643 Students

Crestview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

583 Students

Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

561 Students

Roy W Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

535 Students

Talkington School For Young Women

Public

Grades 6-12

469 Students

Lubbock-Cooper Bush Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

971 Students

Hutchinson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

Lubbock-Cooper Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

914 Students

Terra Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

891 Students

Talkington School For Young Women

Public

Grades 6-12

469 Students

Lubbock-Cooper High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,117 Students

Texas Tech High School

Public

Grades K-12

735 Students

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

350 Students

Lubbock High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,839 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Moody Planetarium
  • Science Spectrum Museum
  • Lubbock Lake Landmark

Airports

  • Lubbock Preston Smith International

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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 November 2025.