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Rental Market Trends in Lufkin, TX

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Lufkin, TX is $906/month.

Rent in Lufkin is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$906/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.9%

Change / Year

158

Available Apartments

Lufkin rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Lufkin average $720 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lufkin average $906 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lufkin average $1,157 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lufkin average $1,262 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$720/month
412 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$906/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,157/month
928 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,262/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,572/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,878/month
1,806 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Lufkin, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Lufkin, TX

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lufkin, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
62% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Lufkin is $906, you’ll want to make about $3,020 per month or $36,240 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 Lufkin, TX is 4.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lufkin is 13.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $720 - $1,262. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

City

Lufkin, TX

158 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Lufkin, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Lufkin, 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.

Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Lufkin We Think You'll Love

Shadow Creek Apartments

Shadow Creek Apartments

2807 Daniel Mccall Dr,
Lufkin, TX 75904

1-3 Beds | $950 - $1,500

Great Oaks Apartments

Great Oaks Apartments

3205 Old Union Rd,
Lufkin, TX 75904

1-2 Beds | $780 - $1,160

Deer Cross

Deer Cross

3000 S 1st St,
Lufkin, TX 75901

1-2 Beds | $804 - $1,365

The Colony Apartments

The Colony Apartments

300 Champions Dr,
Lufkin, TX 75901

1-2 Beds | $1,045 - $1,415

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lufkin?

The average rent in Lufkin is $906 per month, which is 45.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Lufkin?

The average rent for a house in Lufkin, TX is $1,572 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Lufkin?

Rents in Lufkin, TX are decreasing, with prices down 0.9% year-over-year and $8 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Lufkin?

In Lufkin, TX, 62% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Texas Lufkin Rental Trends

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 June 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.

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