
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lubbock Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $550 (46 Rentals)


The Scarlet

332 37th St

1717 47th St

3002 1st Pl

Oak Creek Apartments

520 46th St

1712 42nd St

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The Landing at Pinewood Park
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519 42nd St

The Park

Lubbock Lakeway Apartments

Courtyards by the Lake

Birchwood Apartments

1912 20th St

1904 17th St

525 45th St

Park Place Townhomes
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2118 47th St

Lakeshore at Maxey Park

Courtyards West

506 E Municipal Dr

2108 38th St

The Pointe Apartments

2823 33rd St

419 38th St

Tanglewood Apartments
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6410 Avenue N

3206 1st Pl

2424 22nd St

4818 66th St

Parkside Apartments

2121 17th St

4915 39th St

Lynwood Townhomes (Portion of the Community)

2216 39th St
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Coronado Crossing

6122 Ave. P.

528 42nd St

3516 27th St

3307 Erskine St

5512 Avenue G

2411 31st St

2123 25th St

Farrar West
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5004 40th St
Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lubbock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lubbock Studio Apartments | $780 | $392 | $1,799 |
| Downtown Lubbock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $376 | $1,398 |
| Downtown Lubbock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $907 | $454 | $1,625 |
Downtown Lubbock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $550 | $2,500 |
| Downtown Lubbock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $820 | $575 | $1,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Lubbock, Lubbock, TX
Ranked #3
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lubbock Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lubbock?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lubbock is under $600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lubbock?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lubbock is The Pointe Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Downtown Lubbock costs $999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 242 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Lubbock?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Lubbock have an average cost of $450 which is $549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lubbock.
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Lubbock Student Life: A Local Experts Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Tech and Other Local Campuses
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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