Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (42 Rentals)

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property at 304 81st St

$725

2 Bedroom Rentals

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304 81st St

LubbockTX79404

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property at 2103 49th St

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2103 49th St, Unit D, Unit D

2103 49th St
LubbockTX79412
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Le Bass Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Bass Apartments

6512 Avenue RLubbock, TX 79412
  • Utilities Included

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Village Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

6517 Avenue TLubbock, TX 79412
  • Utilities Included

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1312 65th Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1312 65th Dr

1312 65th DrLubbock, TX 79412

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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Lubbock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cottonwood Apartments priced from $615. The Preserve at Prairie Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottonwood Apartments1/11BR,1BA$615
The Preserve at Prairie PointeThe Nest1BR,1BA$705
Brickstone VillasThe Mustang1BR,1BA$895
Reserves at South PlainsB2-60%2BR,2BA$1,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.12 price per square foot C3-MKT Model at Reserves at South Plains in the in the University Pines neighborhood starting from $1,337. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the The Gateway Model at The Preserve at Prairie Pointe starting at $1,075 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the University Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserves at South PlainsC3-MKT3BR,2BA$1.12
The Preserve at Prairie PointeThe Gateway2BR,2BA$1.19
Brickstone VillasThe Mustang1BR,1BA$1.41
Cottonwood Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?

The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Cottonwood Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?

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 Southgate 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 Southgate?

Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $291 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.

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