← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Lubbock, TX, over the past three years
Rent in Lubbock, TX
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,333
1-year change
+1.5%
3-year change
+4.1%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.5%
Rents in Lubbock rose +1.5%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.5% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Lubbock, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,333 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,339 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,343 |
| May 2026 | $1,346 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,347 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,343 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,339 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,325 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,317 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,308 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,312 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,312 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,314 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,316 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,319 |
| May 2025 | $1,321 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,324 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,322 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,322 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,313 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,306 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,298 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,297 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,298 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,299 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,305 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,301 |
| May 2024 | $1,303 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,299 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,296 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,286 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,278 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,277 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,271 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,275 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,277 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,281 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,970 |
City typical rent × TX bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 79401 | $947 | +3.8% |
| 79403 | $1,079 | +1.5% |
| 79404 | $1,214 | – |
| 79407 | $1,530 | +4.2% |
| 79410 | $1,190 | +4.2% |
| 79411 | $1,029 | +1.5% |
| 79412 | $982 | +2.6% |
| 79413 | $1,344 | +2.6% |
| 79414 | $1,087 | −1.0% |
| 79415 | $925 | – |
| 79416 | $1,450 | +1.0% |
| 79423 | $1,445 | +1.4% |
| 79424 | $1,582 | +1.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Lubbock
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Lubbock, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.0% to +4.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.