Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lubbock, TX from $300 (259 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in Lubbock.

property at 2217 24th St

2217 24th St

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property at 2628 26th St

2628 26th St

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property at 2429 27th St

2429 27th St

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property at 2122 16th St

2122 16th St

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property at 1910 26th St

1910 26th St

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property at 4813 40th St

4813 40th St

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property at 1303 65th Dr

1303 65th Dr

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property at 2520 41st St

2520 41st St

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property at 3217 35th St

3217 35th St

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property at 2017 17th St

2017 17th St

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property at 2305 27th St

2305 27th St

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property at 2320 30th St

2320 30th St

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property at 2404 26th St

2404 26th St

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property at 3016 Duke St

3016 Duke St

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Lubbock, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lubbock, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lubbock, TX area range in price from $356 to $3,842 with an overall median price of $1,504. The three Lubbock neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chatman Hill at $475, Slaton Bean at $439, and South Overton at $475. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lubbock Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chatman Hill$840$475240
Slaton Bean$840$439294
South Overton$857$475311
Heart Of Lubbock$865$475317
Guadalupe$878$356312
Chatman Park$899$499188
Parkway And Cherry Point$912$35670
Arnett Benson$970$439320
Jackson Mahon$970$439312
North Overton$970$439335

Cheapest Available Lubbock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lubbock, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at RESERVES AT SADDLEBACK RANCH in the Northwest Lubbock neighborhood priced from $472. Centre Suites I in the North Lubbock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lubbock apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVES AT SADDLEBACK RANCHB22BR,2BA$472
Centre Suites I4x3.54BR,3BA$500
Crown Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
RESERVES AT PRESTON TRAILSC33BR,2BA$540
RESERVES AT SOUTH PLAINSC33BR,2BA$545
Birchwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment Available **Call 806-794-31...1BR,1BA$550
New West Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$550
Oak Creek Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$575
16th Place1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$589
WendoverDanburyStudio,1BA$590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lubbock, TX

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lubbock area is the $0.81 price per square foot Plan 2027 Model at Del Estrado Townhomes in the in the South Lubbock neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Lubbock apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Tech Village starting at $439 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the North Lubbock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lubbock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Estrado TownhomesPlan 20274BR,3BA$0.81
Tech Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.24
Hoff Gardens3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.74
710 16th St, Unit A710 16th St3BR,2BA$0.72
The Bloc3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.53
Quail CreekB1 upstairs complete upgrade2BR,2BA$0.77
RESERVES AT PRESTON TRAILSC33BR,2BA$0.45
RESERVES AT SOUTH PLAINSC33BR,2BA$0.46
The Collective at Lubbock2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$0.81
RESERVES AT SADDLEBACK RANCHB22BR,2BA$0.46

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Lubbock Overview

If you’ve been eyeing up apartments in Lubbock, TX, you’ll find plenty of attractive options that will suit your needs. The population of Lubbock is around 250,000, giving you ample opportunities for employment, things to do and diverse restaurants to enjoy. The city is known for a low cost of living and Lubbock High School is considered one of the best schools in the nation.

Why live in Lubbock, TX?

There are a number of ways that Lubbock is different in a positive way compared to other US cities. You’ll find it easier to pay your bills and to give your children excellent schooling whether you prefer public or private options. If you’re a sports enthusiast, you’ll enjoy the Texas Tech Red Raiders, a college football team that is part of the Big 12 Conference. Women’s and men’s basketball at Texas Tech are also very popular. Open-air shopping centers abound in Lubbock featuring retailers like the Banana Republic, Talbots and Ann Taylor. Lubbock, TX apartments will put you right in the center of an exciting leisure life.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lubbock, TX

Ranked #89

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lubbock, TX

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lubbock Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lubbock?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lubbock is under $590.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lubbock?

The cheapest apartment in Lubbock is Crown Ridge Apartments which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Lubbock costs $1,504.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lubbock?

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 3,115 regular apartments in Lubbock 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 Lubbock?

Cheap apartments in Lubbock have an average cost of $410 which is $1,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lubbock.

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