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Slaton, TX Area Guide

Small-town Texas charm with Lubbock at your fingertips

Suburb Small Town Commuter Rural Diverse Affordable

Slaton is a small West Texas city located about fifteen miles southeast of Lubbock. While only a few minutes removed from one of the region’s larger cities, Slaton retains the feel of a secluded small town on the plains, with largely undeveloped countryside all around. The charming Downtown district features a number of galleries and antique shops, particularly around the City Hall square. The city’s neighborhoods are full of houses, apartments, and condos perfect for any lifestyle or budget, making it easy to experience the tranquil and charming lifestyle of Slaton for yourself.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Slaton, TX is $641 for one bedroom, $739 for two bedrooms, and $957 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Slaton has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$641/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$1,660/month
1,270 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 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

Slaton J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Slaton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.