Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Pines Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $400 (45 Rentals)

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Village Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

6517 Avenue TLubbock, TX 79412
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Le Bass Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Bass Apartments

6512 Avenue RLubbock, TX 79412
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Coachlight Of Lubbock
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coachlight Of Lubbock

7906 Indiana PlLubbock, TX 79423
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The Loft Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Loft Apartments

4614 67th StLubbock, TX 79414
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Courtyard Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Villas

4619 66th StLubbock, TX 79414
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7410 Quaker Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7410 Quaker Ave

7410 Quaker AveLubbock, TX 79424

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6909-6918 Fremont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6909-6918 Fremont Ave

6909-6918 Fremont AveLubbock, TX 79413
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The Pavilion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pavilion

2602 82nd StLubbock, TX 79423
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1312 65th Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1312 65th Dr

1312 65th DrLubbock, TX 79412

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University Pines, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Pines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Pines area of Lubbock, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Boulders at Lakeridge priced from $665. 7410 Quaker Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable University Pines apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Boulders at LakeridgeR1 Floor Plan1BR,1BA$665
7410 Quaker Ave1/11BR,1BA$700
The Preserve at Prairie PointeThe Nest1BR,1BA$705
Courtyards by the LakeOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$725
Stonelake Apartment HomesE1BR,1BA$795
San RemyThe Lavender2BR,1BA$795
Crest at CooperLennox1BR,1BA$799
The PavilionRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Reserves at South PlainsB2-50%2BR,2BA$863
Waterside Village2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - standard2BR,2BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Pines, TX

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Pines area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - standard Model at Waterside Village in the in the South Lubbock neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value University Pines apartment is the LG2BR Model at Greenwood Apartments A starting at $1,100 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the University Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Pines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterside Village2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - standard2BR,2BA$0.86
Greenwood Apartments ALG2BR2BR,2BA$1.09
Reserves at South PlainsB2-MKT2BR,2BA$1.18
The Preserve at Prairie PointeThe Gateway2BR,2BA$1.19
Aurora FlatsC2BR,2BA$1.16
San RemyThe Lavender1BR,1BA$1.06
Crest at CooperLennox1BR,1BA$1.09
The Boulders at LakeridgeT Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.07
Courtyards by the LakeOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.13
7410 Quaker Ave1/11BR,1BA$1.17

Lubbock Student Life: A Local Expert's Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Tech and Other Local Campuses

Our local expert Tours the Top Lubbock Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Texas Tech, LCU, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Pines, Lubbock, TX

Ranked #19

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Pines Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Pines?

The cheapest apartment in University Pines is The Boulders at Lakeridge which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in University Pines costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Pines?

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 10 regular apartments in University Pines 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 University Pines?

Cheap apartments in University Pines have an average cost of $229 which is $1,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Pines.

Expert Rental Resources

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If you're planning to go to college in Lubbock, Texas, (or send your kiddo that way), I promise you won't go wrong with choosing this far-west little city in the Lone Star State.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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