Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (22 Rentals)

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$749 - $799

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5005 Avenue W

LubbockTX79412

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Le Bass Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Bass Apartments

6512 Avenue RLubbock, TX 79412
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Village Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

6517 Avenue TLubbock, TX 79412
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5005 Avenue W
2 Bedroom Apartments

5005 Avenue W

5005 Avenue WLubbock, TX 79412
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserves at South PlainsC3-30%3BR,2BA$541
Cottonwood Apartments1/11BR,1BA$615
The Preserve at Prairie PointeThe Nest1BR,1BA$845
Brickstone VillasThe Stallion1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserves at South PlainsC3-MKT3BR,2BA$1.12
2107 49th St, Unit B2107 49th St2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Brickstone VillasThe Stallion1BR,1BA$1.28
The Preserve at Prairie PointeThe Nest1BR,1BA$1.31
6128 Avenue R Ave6128 Avenue R Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
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 $1,499.

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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