Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Lufkin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Lufkin

$1,245/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lufkin is $1,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lufkin

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lufkin rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 1% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Lufkin run $878 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$375

6%

52%

1 bedroom

$879

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,045

4%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,100

28%

70%

Studio

Average rent

$375

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$879

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

70%

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$1,245
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lufkin, TX is 31% 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

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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3507 N John Redditt Drive - Photo 1 of 1

12h 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–$1,211

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
420 Moody St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Lufkin

** MOVE IN SPECIAL **

420 Moody St, Lufkin, TX 75901

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hudson Haven Estates MH Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Hudson Haven Estates MH Park

861 Mount Carmel Rd, Lufkin, TX 75904

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,245 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lufkin?

Average rent prices in Lufkin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Lufkin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lufkin is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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 $50,000/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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