South Overton

Lubbock, TX

Neighborhoods in South Overton Lubbock have quick access to the highways.
The playground at Stumpy Hamilton Park is a fan favorite for the neighborhood children.
Chapman Field is located in the Heart of Lubbock neighborhood.
Visit McCrummen Park for a picnic near Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Play some baseball or watch the local team play at MacKenzie Main City Park in Lubbock.

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.

Explore the Neighborhood

Chapman Field is located in the Heart of Lubbock neighborhood.

Visit McCrummen Park for a picnic near Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Play some baseball or watch the local team play at MacKenzie Main City Park in Lubbock.

Bierhaus is a local favorite as college students and adults gather in South Overton Lubbock.

Take a drive into the past with the retro interior of Tommy's Burgers in South Overton Lubbock.

Homes in South Overton, Lubbock, showcase beautiful brickwork on their exteriors.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Overton is $643 for a studio, $622 for one bedroom, $838 for two bedrooms, and $1,090 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Overton has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 319 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $643/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 560 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $622/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 898 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $838/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,327 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,090/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Moody Planetarium
  • Lubbock Lake Landmark
  • Science Spectrum Museum

Military Bases

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.