
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waters Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX from $475 (96 Rentals)
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5005 Avenue W, Unit 10

5005 Avenue W, Unit 6

5005 Avenue W, Unit 5

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1802 66th St, Unit 2

Sundowner

Cottonwood Apartments

2101 51st St, Unit A6

2101 51st St, Unit A5

2101 51st St, Unit B3
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1317 52nd St

1712 45th St

Parkside Apartments

Courtyards At Monterey

Aurora Flats

7405 Waco Ave

Courtyards by the Lake

Waterside Village

7402 Waco Ave, Unit D

7402 Avenue X
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4602 Belton Ave

9616 Boston Ave

1310 65th Dr

4608 Belton Ave

The Enclave

Lubbock Lakeway Apartments

4638 52nd St, Unit B

1902 45th St

San Remy

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The Preserve at Prairie Pointe

7405 Avenue X

8212 Vernon Ave

Southview Village

Saddlewood Apartments

Furnished Studio-Lubbock - South

7406 Avenue X, Unit 202

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Brickstone Villas

2005 49th St

2303 76th St
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1618 58th St

1614 58th St

1612 58th St

Wyndham Apartments

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Ashwood Court

3823 51st St, Unit B

3410 49th St

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Lubbock Square

2019 S Loop 289

Greenwood Apartments A
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Waters, Lubbock, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waters?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Studio Apartments | $718 | $625 | $899 |
| Waters 1 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $595 | $1,290 |
| Waters 2 Bedroom Apartments | $947 | $488 | $1,600 |
| Waters 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $553 | $2,200 |
| Waters 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $2,200 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waters Neighborhood of Lubbock, TX.
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Cheapest Available Waters Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waters area of Lubbock, TX is a Studio unit found at Sundowner priced from $625. Boulders At Lakeridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Waters apartments for rent in Lubbock, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundowner | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Boulders At Lakeridge | ip | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Courtyards by the Lake | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| 7410 Quaker Ave | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Waterside Village | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| PM2 - 1310 65th Drive | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| 7402 Ave. X | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Parkside Apartments | A3P | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Lubbock Lakeway Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waters, TX
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waters area is the $0.82 price per square foot Plan 1818 Model at Del Estrado Townhomes in the in the South Lubbock neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Waters apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at PM2 - 1310 65th Drive starting at $750 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the University Pines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waters apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Estrado Townhomes | Plan 1818 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.82 |
| PM2 - 1310 65th Drive | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| Lubbock Square | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Waterside Village | 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom - WD upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| MC 2406 46th Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| The Preserve at Prairie Pointe | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 7402 Ave. X | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| San Remy | The Lavender | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Parkside Apartments | A3P | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 1802 66th St, Unit 2 | 1802 66th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waters Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waters?
The cheapest apartment in Waters is Boulders At Lakeridge which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Waters costs $950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waters?
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 9 regular apartments in Waters 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 Waters?
Cheap apartments in Waters have an average cost of $283 which is $667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waters.
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