Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Lubbock, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Lubbock

$1,250/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lubbock is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lubbock

1,054

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lubbock rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lubbock, TX

Average rent prices in Lubbock have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lubbock, TX

Rent prices in Lubbock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lubbock is $900, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Lubbock run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $890.

Listings

Studio

$650

17%

8%

1 bedroom

$735

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$919

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,475

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,887

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$735

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$919

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lubbock, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lubbock, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lubbock and Andrews by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lubbock

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lubbock, TX is 19% higher than the median rent in Andrews, TX.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Andrews

$1,050

increased by7%
Last year
Big Spring

$1,275

decreased by4%
Last year
Brownfield

$1,150

N/A
Last year
Canyon

$850

decreased by8%
Last year
Clovis

$1,250

Flat
Last year
Hobbs

$1,402

increased by2%
Last year

Cost of living in Lubbock, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health5% lower
Housing11% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities4% higher

Discover rentals in Lubbock, TX

1708 18th St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Overton house for rent in Lubbock

Amazing Price 1 Bed 1 Bath for Rent Lubbock Texas 79401

1708 18th St #F, Lubbock, TX 79401

1 bed

1 bath

$485

5005 Avenue W #11 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Bayless Atkins apartment for rent in Lubbock

5005 Avenue W #11, Lubbock, TX 79412

2 beds

1 bath

$499

1913 13th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

1913 13th Street

1913 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$500–$1,000

2209 15th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Overton house for rent in Lubbock

2209 15th Street - B

2209 15th St #B, Lubbock, TX 79401

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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Frequently asked questions for Lubbock, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Lubbock rental market.

How much is rent in Lubbock?

The average rent in Lubbock is $1,250 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lubbock?

Average rent prices in Lubbock have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Lubbock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lubbock is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lubbock?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lubbock are South Overton ($750/mo), Clapp Park ($897/mo), and Bayless Atkins ($915/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lubbock?

To comfortably afford rent in Lubbock, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lubbock?

January offers the lowest rents in Lubbock, while March sees the highest prices with roughly a 5.6% difference between peak and off-peak months. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, making it another good time to search.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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