Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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

Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX Area Guide

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

Public Parks Outdoors Music Nightlife Urban

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lubbock, TX is $669 for a studio, $854 for one bedroom, $1,017 for two bedrooms, and $1,304 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lubbock has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 406 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $669/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 667 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $854/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,017/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,278 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,304/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX (University) is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

15 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 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

Rise Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

Lubbock-Cooper Bush Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Hutchinson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Lubbock-Cooper Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Lubbock-Cooper High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Texas Tech High School

Public

Grades K-12

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Lubbock High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.