
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Preston Smith Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Preston Smith area of Lubbock.


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9603 Elmwood Ave
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Preston Smith, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Preston Smith?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Smith Studio Apartments | $2,967 | $625 | $5,309 |
| Preston Smith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $939 | $650 | $1,269 |
| Preston Smith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $749 | $3,295 |
| Preston Smith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $989 | $3,495 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Preston Smith Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX.
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Cheapest Available Preston Smith Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Preston Smith area of Lubbock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Stonebridge at Ironton priced from $409. Sundowner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Preston Smith apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge at Ironton | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $409 |
| Sundowner | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Birchwood Apartments | Birchwood Apartments – RENOVATED Small 1 Bedroo... | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Boulders at Lakeridge | R1 Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Woodcrest Apartments | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Parkside Apartments | A2P | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Hunters Way | The Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| The Fountains Apartments | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Crest at Cooper | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Quail Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Preston Smith, TX
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Preston Smith area is the $0.80 price per square foot Regal Model at Parkridge Place in the in the Outer North Inner Loop neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Preston Smith apartment is the La Hacienda Model at Las Colinas starting at $925 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Outer North Inner Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Preston Smith apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkridge Place | Regal | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.80 |
| Las Colinas | La Hacienda | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Wyndham Apartments | 2/2 R | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Quail Creek | A1-1bd Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Sagewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Saddlewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom C Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Stonebridge at Ironton | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.51 |
| Hunters Way | The Cyprus | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Crest at Cooper | Lennox | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Boulders at Lakeridge | T Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Preston Smith Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Preston Smith?
The cheapest apartment in Preston Smith is Stonebridge at Ironton which is listed at $409, while the average apartment in Preston Smith costs $2,967.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Preston Smith?
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 9 regular apartments in Preston Smith 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 Preston Smith?
Cheap apartments in Preston Smith have an average cost of $157 which is $2,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Preston Smith.
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