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2122 16th St

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1923 21st St

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3615 26th St

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2220 29th St

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property at 2118 27th St

2118 27th St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lubbock, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lubbock, TX area range in price from $350 to $4,276 with an overall median price of $1,291. The three Lubbock neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Maxey Park at $459, Slaton Bean at $459, and Chatman Hill at $459. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lubbock Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Maxey Park$811$459300
Slaton Bean$850$459240
Chatman Hill$863$459205
Guadalupe$863$356237
Chatman Park$895$47957
Jackson$895$350262
Heart Of Lubbock$924$459272
South Overton$924$459264
Bayless Atkins$950$59514
Downtown Lubbock$950$459511

Cheapest Available Lubbock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lubbock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Stonebridge at Ironton in the Outer North Inner Loop neighborhood priced from $396. Centre Suites I in the North Lubbock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lubbock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonebridge at Ironton1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$396
Centre Suites I4x3.54BR,3BA$500
Crown Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Birchwood ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | FREE Applica...1BR,1BA$550
WendoverDanburyStudio,1BA$590
Cottage Point ApartmentsNO DEPOSIT NO UTILITIES IN YOUR NAME- COTTAGE P...Studio,1BA$595
3215-3218 35th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$599
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$599
The Heritage ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$599
Dylan ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lubbock, TX

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lubbock area is the $0.19 price per square foot 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Tech Village in the in the North Lubbock neighborhood starting from $350. The second greatest value Lubbock apartment is the Plan 1655 Model at Del Estrado Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the South Lubbock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lubbock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tech Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.19
Del Estrado TownhomesPlan 16553BR,2.5BA$0.85
Hoff Gardens3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.74
7410 Avenue X, Unit 4037410 Avenue X2BR,2BA$0.63
710 16th St, Unit A710 16th St3BR,2BA$0.72
The Bloc3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.53
708 16th St, Unit A708 16th St3BR,2BA$0.75
Parkridge PlaceRegal2BR,2.5BA$0.83
The Collective at Lubbock2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$0.81
Stonebridge at Ironton1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$0.50

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Lubbock Overview

If you’ve been eyeing up apartments in Lubbock, TX, you’ll find plenty of attractive options that will suit your needs. The population of Lubbock is around 250,000, giving you ample opportunities for employment, things to do and diverse restaurants to enjoy. The city is known for a low cost of living and Lubbock High School is considered one of the best schools in the nation.

Why live in Lubbock, TX?

There are a number of ways that Lubbock is different in a positive way compared to other US cities. You’ll find it easier to pay your bills and to give your children excellent schooling whether you prefer public or private options. If you’re a sports enthusiast, you’ll enjoy the Texas Tech Red Raiders, a college football team that is part of the Big 12 Conference. Women’s and men’s basketball at Texas Tech are also very popular. Open-air shopping centers abound in Lubbock featuring retailers like the Banana Republic, Talbots and Ann Taylor. Lubbock, TX apartments will put you right in the center of an exciting leisure life.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lubbock, TX

Ranked #89

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lubbock, TX

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lubbock Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lubbock?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lubbock is under $600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lubbock?

The cheapest apartment in Lubbock is Stonebridge at Ironton which is listed at $396, while the average apartment in Lubbock costs $1,291.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lubbock?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,103 regular apartments in Lubbock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lubbock?

Cheap apartments in Lubbock have an average cost of $445 which is $846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lubbock.

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