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3420 Milwaukee Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79407
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Rental Market Trends in Lubbock, TX
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Lubbock, TX is $858/month.
Rent in Lubbock is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$858/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.2%
Change / Year
2,221
Available Apartments
Lubbock rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Lubbock average $699 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lubbock average $858 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lubbock average $1,039 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lubbock average $1,308 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Lubbock, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $1 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lubbock, TX
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
23%
Below $700/month
48%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lubbock?
Based on current rent prices, South Overton, Parkway And Cherry Point and Heart Of Lubbock are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lubbock.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lubbock?
Based on current rent prices, North Overton, North By Northwest and Northwest Lubbock are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lubbock.
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Which Lubbock neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lubbock with the most apartments available are Northwest Lubbock, Downtown Lubbock and Bowie .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lubbock, TX?
Because the average rent in Lubbock is $858, you’ll want to make about $2,860 per month or $34,320 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 6.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lubbock is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $699 - $1,308. You can expect to pay 3.7% less for groceries, 5.3% more for utilities, and 14.0% less for transportation.
How does Lubbock, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lubbock, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Lubbock Area GuideStudio
$644/month
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One Bedroom
$604/month
$486/month
Two Bedroom
$840/month
$1,746/month
Three Bedroom
$1,097/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lubbock?
The average rent in Lubbock is $858 per month, which is 48.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Lubbock?
The average rent for a house in Lubbock, TX is $1,503 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Lubbock?
The average rent for a townhome in Lubbock, TX is $1,064 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Lubbock?
Rents in Lubbock, TX are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $1 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Lubbock?
In Lubbock, TX, 48% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.