Studio Apartment Rent in Lubbock, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lubbock, Texas as of October 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,315 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lubbock
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lubbock
Compare Lubbock's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $542 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney | $1,970 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lubbock.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lubbock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfforth, TX | 11.2 mi | $910 | +$83 (+10%) |
| Big Spring, TX | 94.9 mi | $880 | +$53 (+6%) |
| Canyon, TX | 94.9 mi | $770 | $-57 (-7%) |
| Portales, NM | 104.7 mi | $680 | $-147 (-18%) |
| Midland, TX | 109.9 mi | $1,556 | +$729 (+88%) |
| Amarillo, TX | 110.6 mi | $860 | +$33 (+4%) |
| Clovis, NM | 115.3 mi | $670 | $-157 (-19%) |
| Odessa, TX | 118.7 mi | $1,403 | +$576 (+70%) |
| Hobbs, NM | 124.9 mi | $810 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Abilene, TX | 166.5 mi | $922 | +$95 (+11%) |
| Artesia, NM | 169.6 mi | $720 | $-107 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Lubbock — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lubbock?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lubbock, Texas is $827 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,315.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lubbock?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,080 ($2,757/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lubbock expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lubbock's studio median of $827 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lubbock rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Lubbock ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lubbock?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Canyon ($770), Portales ($680), Clovis ($670).