South Overton

Lubbock, TX

South Overton - Lubbock, TX

Area Guide

Diverse entertainment options and restaurants abound in South Overton

Restaurants • Community • Shopping • Walkable • Convenient •

Situated less than one mile from Downtown Lubbock, the South Overton neighborhood provides commuters with easy access to the heart of the city. The proximity to Texas Tech University also makes this historic area ideal for students or employees of the university. Condos for rent around the community offer residents a wide array of big city amenities.

Within the confines of South Overton, locals take advantage of the green space proffered by M C Overton Park. Sugar Brown's Coffee on 19th Street provides breakfast, brunch, and a cup of Joe for those in a hurry, while Cast Iron Grill on the same street serves up classic comfort food. Flipper's Tavern on Avenue Q serves classic bar food and cocktails, making it ideal for casual nights out with friends.

Local gamers flock to Mad Hatter's House of Games on Texas Avenue for everything from board games to RPG games, and the shop hosts gaming sessions to add to the community spirit. There’s a variety of apartments for rent here, meaning there’s something for everyone.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in South Overton is $642 for a studio, $620 for one bedroom, $835 for two bedrooms, and $1,080 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Overton has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Studio
319 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$642/month

Average Rent

1 BR
560 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$620/month

Average Rent

2 BR
898 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$835/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,327 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,080/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

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

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Moody Planetarium
Lubbock Lake Landmark
Science Spectrum Museum

Airports

Lubbock Preston Smith International

Colleges

Top Apartments in South Overton

Raider Lofts

1612 Avenue Y,
Lubbock, TX 79401

$599 - $1,050

Studio - 2 Beds

2220 20th St

2220 20th St,
Lubbock, TX 79411

$600

1 Bed

2116 15th St

2116 15th St,
Lubbock, TX 79401

$500

Studio

2113 20th St

2113 20th St,
Lubbock, TX 79411

$567

1 Bed