
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southgate area of Lubbock.


5413 Temple Ave

Cottonwood Apartments

1101 65th St

1303 65th Dr
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6503 Avenue R

2308 74th St
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521 45th St
Southgate, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $595 | $2,208 |
Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $469 | $2,531 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $530 | $1,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 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 1 Bed unit found at Cottonwood Apartments priced from $655. Brickstone Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cottonwood Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Brickstone Villas | The Mustang | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Reserves at South Plains | B2-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,048 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $0.88 price per square foot 6522 Temple Ave Model at 6522 Temple Ave, Unit 1 in the in the University Pines neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the B2-60% Model at Reserves at South Plains starting at $1,048 with a $1.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6522 Temple Ave, Unit 1 | 6522 Temple Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Reserves at South Plains | B2-60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Brickstone Villas | The Mustang | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Cottonwood Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthgate, Lubbock, TX
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Lubbock, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Lubbock, TX
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $655, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,199.
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 5 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 $272 which is $927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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