Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX

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A world-class academic institution with a heaping dose of Texas character

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Camped out at the root of the panhandle, Texas Tech is one of the state’s finest academic institutions as well as a cultural hub for the region. The environment alone is a revelation, with Spanish-influenced architecture and beautiful West Texas sunsets creating one of the most attractive college campuses in the nation. Game day at Jones AT&T Stadium is always a great time, with 60,000 of your closest friends turning the arena into an ocean of scarlet and black. The rec center on campus is a great place to hang out, with volleyball courts, a rock climbing wall, and even a lazy river swimming pool, perfect for beating the heat.

Rental rates in Lubbock tend to be quite affordable, so it’s typically fairly easy to find a budget-friendly apartment, condo, or house within easy walking distance of the main campus. Those attending the School of Law or the Colleges of Architecture, Education, or Media & Communication would be best served by seeking apartments on the south side of campus near 19th Street, while those attending the Colleges of Engineering or Arts & Sciences will have a shorter walk by finding apartments on the east side near University Avenue.

Explore the College

The Red Raiders on the football field

Pfluger Fountain is at the center of Memorial Circle

Cheer for the Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium

The statue of Will Rogers and his horse, Soapsuds, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Lubbock, TX is $628 for a studio, $851 for one bedroom, $1,009 for two bedrooms, and $1,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lubbock has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $628/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 666 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $851/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 967 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,009/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,287 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,305/month

    Average Rent

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

9
out of 10

Crestview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

583 Students

9
out of 10

Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

721 Students

8
out of 10

Miller El

Public

Grades PK-5

643 Students

8
out of 10

Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

561 Students

8
out of 10

Talkington School For Young Women

Public

Grades 6-12

469 Students

10
out of 10

Hutchinson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

7
out of 10

Texas Tech High School

Public

Grades K-12

735 Students

7
out of 10

Lubbock-Cooper Bush Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

971 Students

6
out of 10

Heritage Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

766 Students

6
out of 10

Talkington School For Young Women

Public

Grades 6-12

469 Students

10
out of 10

Lubbock-Cooper High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,117 Students

7
out of 10

Texas Tech High School

Public

Grades K-12

735 Students

7
out of 10

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

350 Students

7
out of 10

Lubbock High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,839 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Moody Planetarium
  • Lubbock Lake Landmark
  • Science Spectrum Museum

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 June 2025.