Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Lufkin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Lufkin

$1,295/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lufkin is $1,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lufkin

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lufkin rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lufkin, TX

Average rent prices in Lufkin have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Lufkin, TX

Rent prices in Lufkin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lufkin is $945, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Lufkin run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.

Listings

Studio

$375

29%

30%

1 bedroom

$830

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$1,045

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,350

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,100

3%

51%

Studio

Average rent

$375

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$830

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

51%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lufkin, 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 Lufkin, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lufkin and Bullard by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lufkin

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lufkin, TX is 27% lower than the median rent in Bullard, TX.

Cost of living in Lufkin, 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 & Services1% higher
Groceries3% lower
Health9% higher
Housing14% lower
Transportation2% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Lufkin, TX

3507 N John Redditt Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

3507 N John Redditt Drive

3507 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$822–$1,152

Apartment for rent

802 Abney Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lufkin

Newly Renovated Two Bedroom

802 Abney Ave #D, Lufkin, TX 75904

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

Hudson Haven Estates MH Park - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

Hudson Haven Estates MH Park

861 Mount Carmel Rd, Lufkin, TX 75904

3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$995

Apartment for rent

420 Moody St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lufkin

2 bed 1 bath duplex ** COMING SOON **

420 Moody St, Lufkin, TX 75901

2 beds

1 bath

$896

House for rent

Available Jul 14

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Frequently asked questions for Lufkin, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Lufkin rental market.

How much is rent in Lufkin?

The average rent in Lufkin is $1,295 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lufkin?

Average rent prices in Lufkin have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Lufkin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lufkin is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lufkin?

To comfortably afford rent in Lufkin, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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