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Rental Market Trends in Lubbock, TX

What is the average rent in Lubbock, TX?

$849/month

Average Rent

667 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lubbock, TX is $849 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Lubbock more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lubbock, you can expect to pay about $682 per month for a studio, $849 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,011 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,288 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$682/month
406 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$849/month
667 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,011/month
971 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,288/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$686/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,170/month
901 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,533/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,137/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,056/month
796 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$872/month
920 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$641/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$953/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,431/month
1,435 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,949/month
1,888 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lubbock, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lubbock, TX
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lubbock, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
27% Below $700/month
46% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
2% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lubbock?

Based on current rent prices, Heart Of Lubbock, Wheelock And Monterey and Parkway And Cherry Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lubbock.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heart Of Lubbock
$688/month
561 Sq Ft
Wheelock And Monterey
$722/month
537 Sq Ft
Parkway And Cherry Point
$731/month
700 Sq Ft
Bowie
$733/month
770 Sq Ft
Guadalupe
$763/month
759 Sq Ft
West End
$775/month
657 Sq Ft
Stubbs-Stewart
$788/month
702 Sq Ft
Remington Park
$813/month
606 Sq Ft
Wester
$834/month
716 Sq Ft
Downtown Lubbock
$838/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lubbock?

Based on current rent prices, North Overton, Orchard Park and North By Northwest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lubbock.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Overton
$1,180/month
760 Sq Ft
Orchard Park
$1,154/month
760 Sq Ft
North By Northwest
$1,062/month
738 Sq Ft
Arnett Benson
$1,032/month
759 Sq Ft
Milwaukee Ridge
$1,013/month
726 Sq Ft
Northwest Lubbock
$999/month
730 Sq Ft
Stonegate
$968/month
702 Sq Ft
Maxey Park
$945/month
656 Sq Ft
Waters
$907/month
720 Sq Ft
Times Square
$907/month
720 Sq Ft

Which Lubbock neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lubbock with the most apartments available are Downtown Lubbock, Northwest Lubbock and North By Northwest .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lubbock
$838/month
672 Sq Ft
Northwest Lubbock
$999/month
730 Sq Ft
North By Northwest
$1,062/month
738 Sq Ft
Wester
$834/month
716 Sq Ft
Maxey Park
$945/month
656 Sq Ft
Arnett Benson
$1,032/month
759 Sq Ft
North Overton
$1,180/month
760 Sq Ft
Bowie
$733/month
770 Sq Ft
South Overton
$900/month
694 Sq Ft
Stubbs-Stewart
$788/month
702 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lubbock, TX?

Because the average rent in Lubbock is $849, you’ll want to make about $2,830 per month or $33,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Lubbock, TX is 7.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lubbock is 14.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $682 - $1,288. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 1.2% more for utilities, and 13.5% less for transportation.

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Lubbock, TX

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Apartment Averages

Heart Of Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

North Overton

Lubbock, TX

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One Bedroom
$631/month
$479/month
Two Bedroom
$717/month
$1,725/month
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$999 - $1,499

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Catalina West

3420 Milwaukee Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79407

$1,129 - $2,199

1-3 Beds

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Slide North Apartments 1

5205 Auburn St,
Lubbock, TX 79416

$1,087 - $1,618

1-2 Beds

Renaissance At North Park

Renaissance At North Park

5202 Auburn St,
Lubbock, TX 79416

$999 - $1,535

1-2 Beds

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Tigris Holdings, LLC
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  • 4,552

    Units

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9 Communities in Lubbock
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Stellar Development Company
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    Communities

  • 3,711

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

7 Communities in Lubbock
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Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 314

    Communities

  • 76,967

    Units

  • 142

    Cities

4 Communities in Lubbock
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 160

    Communities

  • 31,871

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

4 Communities in Lubbock
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Anywhere
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    Communities

  • 1,406

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

4 Communities in Lubbock
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Tarantino
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    Communities

  • 17,915

    Units

  • 44

    Cities

3 Communities in Lubbock
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    Communities

  • 8,150

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

3 Communities in Lubbock
United Apartment Group
United Apartment Group
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    Communities

  • 12,452

    Units

  • 27

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2 Communities in Lubbock

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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