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Lubbock

Pop. 264,814·213th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,401/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$564
Falling (Monthly)
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Lubbock · $1,401
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
56/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 3% below what Lubbock's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,401/mo
Expected by trend
$1,443/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$827
1 BR
$998
2 BR
$1,183
3 BR
$1,646
4 BR+
$1,932
Research median
$1,183/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,812/yr
At $1,401/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lubbock, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
264,814
Median income
$60,895
Median age
30.5
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
22.9%
33.4%
21.7%
12.8%
Under 1822.9%
18–3433.4%
35–5421.7%
55–649.2%
65+12.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
36.6%
White61.1%
Black8.5%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
24.7%
29.6%
35.1%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+35.1%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Lubbock, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,188 → $1,401
up 17.9%
Income
$54,060 → $60,895
up 12.6%
Population
255,537 → 264,814
up 3.6%
Renter share
48.9% → 48.8%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 35.1%
+1.2 pts
Median age
29.8 → 30.5
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Lubbock, TX has climbed by $213 per month, settling near $1,401 after starting the period at $1,188. On the earnings side, the typical household in Lubbock, TX now reports about $60,895, up from $54,060 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 255,537 to 264,814 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Lubbock, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Lubbock rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Lubbock, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lubbock is $1,401/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $827/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,183/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $998/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,646/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($60,895/yr), Lubbock ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lubbock an affordable city for renters?

Lubbock is considered affordable for renters. At $1,401/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($60,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lubbock falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lubbock?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,401/mo in Lubbock. The local median household income is $60,895/yr, meaning the typical Lubbock household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lubbock?

Rent in Lubbock has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Lubbock neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Lubbock are 79415 ($970/mo), 79411 ($1,059/mo), and 79412 ($1,107/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Lubbock is $1,401/mo.

How does Lubbock rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Lubbock is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #213 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,401/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lubbock?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lubbock ($1,401/mo): Portales ($862/mo), Clovis ($1,206/mo), Canyon ($1,296/mo).

What percentage of Lubbock residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of Lubbock households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. Lubbock leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lubbock rent compare to the national average?

Lubbock's median rent of $1,401/mo is $564 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #213 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~28% of Lubbock's median household income ($60,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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