Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Lufkin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Lufkin

$1,095/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lufkin is $1,095 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $855 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lufkin

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lufkin rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Lufkin run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,001.

Listings

Studio

$525

11%

27%

1 bedroom

$875

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,045

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$1,665

44%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$525

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,665

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

17%

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$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lufkin, TX is 34% 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% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health4% higher
Housing19% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Lufkin, TX

201 Ruel St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lufkin

201 Ruel Street - 2

201 Ruel St #2, Lufkin, TX 75901

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

3507 N John Redditt Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

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

Hudson Haven Estates MH Park - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

Hudson Haven Estates MH Park

861 Mount Carmel Rd, Lufkin, TX 75904

3 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,095

Apartment for rent

810 Ellis Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lufkin

810 Ellis Ave, Lufkin, TX 75904

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Apr 22

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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 $1,095 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lufkin?

Average rent prices in Lufkin have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Lufkin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lufkin is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $855 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lufkin, TX is $913, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,126.

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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