Catalina West
3420 Milwaukee Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79407
$1,173 - $2,199
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lubbock, TX
What is the average rent in Lubbock, TX?
$875/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Lubbock, TX is $875 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $678 per month for a studio, $875 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,021 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,292 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lubbock, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $17 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lubbock, TX
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
24%
Below $700/month
47%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lubbock?
Based on current rent prices, Parkway And Cherry Point, Bowie 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, Arnett Benson and Bacon Crest 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 Downtown Lubbock, Northwest Lubbock and Maxey Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lubbock, TX?
Because the average rent in Lubbock is $875, you’ll want to make about $2,916 per month or $34,992 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 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lubbock is 13.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $678 - $1,292. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 6.1% 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.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$860/month
$483/month
Two Bedroom
$803/month
$1,728/month
Three Bedroom
$992/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.