Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lubbock Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $300 (316 Rentals)

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property at 2117 15th St

$575 - $875

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2117 15th St

LubbockTX79401

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property at 1608 29th St

$595 - $750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1608 29th St

LubbockTX79411
property at 3007 39th St

$600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3007 39th St

LubbockTX79413
property at 2006 28th St

$600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2006 28th St

LubbockTX79411

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property at 2426 24th St

$625

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2426 24th St

LubbockTX79411

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property at 1710 45th St

$650

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1710 45th St

LubbockTX79412

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property at 2320 30th St

$675

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2320 30th St

LubbockTX79411
property at 2814 1st Pl

$695

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$695

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$695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2814 1st Pl

LubbockTX79415
property at 2814 1st Pl

$695

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$695

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$695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2814 1st Pl

LubbockTX79415

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Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lubbock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lubbock area of Lubbock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Heritage Apartments priced from $529. University Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lubbock apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heritage ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$529
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$549
Dylan ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$600
WendoverDanburyStudio,1BA$605
Somerset ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$610
Cottonwood Apartments1/11BR,1BA$615
The QueE1Studio,1BA$625
SundownerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$625
The Park1A1BR,1BA$628
The EstacadoA1Studio,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lubbock, TX

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lubbock area is the $0.60 price per square foot D1D - 4x4 Penthouse Model at The Carlton House in the in the North Lubbock neighborhood starting from $829. The second greatest value Downtown Lubbock apartment is the Noble Model at Parkridge Place starting at $835 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Outer North Inner Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lubbock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Carlton HouseD1D - 4x4 Penthouse4BR,4BA$0.60
Parkridge PlaceNoble2BR,2BA$0.76
Las ColinasLa Hacienda2BR,1.5BA$0.85
Waterside Village2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - standard2BR,2BA$0.86
The Heritage ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.94
Raiders WalkB1 Floor Plan2BR,2BA$0.68
Savannah Oaks Apartments2BR-2BA2BR,2BA$0.90
Courtyards by the LakeTwo Bedroom Villa2BR,1BA$0.92
Westridge ApartmentsTwo2BR,1BA$0.89
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.93

Lubbock Student Life: A Local Expert's Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Tech and Other Local Campuses

Our local expert Tours the Top Lubbock Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Texas Tech, LCU, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Lubbock, Lubbock, TX

Ranked #3

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Lubbock. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lubbock?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lubbock is The Heritage Apartments which is listed at $529, while the average apartment in Downtown Lubbock costs $1,225.

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 61 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 $271 which is $954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lubbock.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Lubbock Student Life: A Local Experts Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Tech and Other Local Campuses

Written by: Tiffany Clark

If you're planning to go to college in Lubbock, Texas, (or send your kiddo that way), I promise you won't go wrong with choosing this far-west little city in the Lone Star State.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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