
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southgate area of Lubbock.


Cottonwood Apartments

1305 53rd St

5005 Avenue W

1512 82nd St
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1511 52nd St

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1709 47th St
Southgate, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,499 | $1,499 | $1,499 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $615 | $1,050 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $477 | $1,210 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $541 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southgate Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX.
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Lubbock, TX is a 3 Beds unit found at Reserves at South Plains priced from $541. Cottonwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves at South Plains | C3-30% | 3BR,2BA | $541 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| The Preserve at Prairie Pointe | The Nest | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Brickstone Villas | The Stallion | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX
As of January 03, 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 2107 49th St Model at 2107 49th St, Unit B starting at $795 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the WHAM neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves at South Plains | C3-MKT | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 2107 49th St, Unit B | 2107 49th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Brickstone Villas | The Stallion | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Preserve at Prairie Pointe | The Nest | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 6128 Avenue R Ave | 6128 Avenue R Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,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 $1,499.
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 3 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 $262 which is $1,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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