
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballenger Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (173 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ballenger area of Lubbock.


1914 20th St, Unit A

1615 16th St, Unit 1B

5005 Avenue W, Unit 1

5005 Avenue W, Unit 2

3417 Ave. S-A, Unit A

2304 Avenue U

2305 27th St

1924 26th St

2320 30th St
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1608 29th St

3509 Ave. S-B, Unit B

2101 51st St, Unit B4

2101 51st St, Unit B1

2010 Ave. S-17, Unit 17

2520 41st St, Unit C

1516 27th St

Total Monthly Price
2116 15th St, Unit C

2422 29th St

1810 Avenue R
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2604 Avenue S

The Que

2702 23rd St

Cottonwood Apartments

1920 20th St, Unit 2

1615 16th St, Unit 5

Aurora Flats

1317 52nd St

1911 22nd St

1307 53rd St
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1712 42nd St

Boston Creek

1912 20th St, Unit B

1917 26th St

1313 25th St

Waterside Village

Stonelake Apartment Homes

Raider Lofts

2120 35th St

3018 29th St
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3104 Ave. N-

Park Tower Apartments

1717 47th St

111 36th St

San Remy

2119 S Loop 289

512 39th St

2219 26th St

2612 27th St

1511 52nd St
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Ballenger, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballenger?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Studio Apartments | $705 | $499 | $989 |
| Ballenger 1 Bedroom Apartments | $769 | $499 | $1,034 |
| Ballenger 2 Bedroom Apartments | $926 | $549 | $1,310 |
| Ballenger 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $695 | $1,945 |
| Ballenger 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $1,295 | $2,125 |
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There are currently 173 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ballenger Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX.
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Cheapest Available Ballenger Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballenger area of Lubbock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 3215-3218 35th St priced from $599. The Que has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Ballenger apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3215-3218 35th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| The Que | E1 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 73794 | 2BR,1BA | $649 |
| Boston Creek | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Waterside Village | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Raider Lofts | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Park Tower Apartments | Efficiency (Large) | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Stonelake Apartment Homes | E | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| San Remy | The Lavender | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballenger, TX
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballenger area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Remodel Model at Waterside Village in the in the South Lubbock neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Ballenger apartment is the 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - small yard Model at Southview Village starting at $949 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the University Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballenger apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Village | 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Southview Village | 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - small yard | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Siena Townhomes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Aurora Flats | C | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 70977 | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| San Remy | The Lavender | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Estrada South | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Stonelake Apartment Homes | E | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 3215-3218 35th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2116 15th St, Unit C | 2116 15th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballenger Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballenger?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballenger is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballenger?
The cheapest apartment in Ballenger is 3215-3218 35th St which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Ballenger costs $1,562.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballenger?
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 8 regular apartments in Ballenger 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 Ballenger?
Cheap apartments in Ballenger have an average cost of $160 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballenger.
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