Student Housing in Lubbock, TX
$419+/unit
Fees may applyRaiders Pass
$320+/unit
Fees may applyThe One at Lubbock
$479+/unit
Fees may applyThe Republic at Lubbock
$459+/unit
Fees may applyThe Scarlet
$499+/unit
Fees may applyTHRIVE in Lubbock
$425/unit
Fees may applyThe Grove at Lubbock
$449/unit
Fees may applyThe Holly
$400+/unit
Fees may applyThe Maddox
About Student Housing in Lubbock
Lubbock, TX is the capital of the South Plains and home to Texas Tech University, whose roughly 40,000 students give the city its loud, red-and-black college energy. Tech's campus anchors the center of town, and student life spills into the surrounding districts. Tech Terrace, just south of campus, is a leafy grid of bungalows beloved by upperclassmen, while the redeveloped Overton area packs newer mid-rises and nightlife right at the edge of class. Downtown and the Depot District host live music and festivals, and the Buddy Holly Center honors the city's most famous son. For green space, students head to Mackenzie Park and the trails ringing the playa lakes. It's flat, sunny, and friendly, with a calendar built around Red Raider football Saturdays.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Lubbock
Tech Terrace
The classic upperclassman pick, a quiet grid of older houses south of campus where you can walk or bike to class in minutes.
Overton
Redeveloped blocks just west of campus full of newer apartments, with dining and nightlife steps from your door.
South Overton
A little older and quieter than its northern neighbor, popular with students who want to stay close without the crowds.
Getting Around Lubbock as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Lubbock.
Public Transit
Citibus runs the local transit system, and Texas Tech students ride free with a valid ID on routes that loop campus and nearby apartments. The free service covers the gap between student housing and class. Beyond the immediate campus core, routes thin out for citywide errands. Lean on Citibus near campus and plan another way to get around farther out.
Walking and Biking
If you live in Tech Terrace or Overton you can skip driving entirely most days, since both let you walk or bike to class in well under fifteen minutes. The campus itself is huge but flat, so bikes and scooters are everywhere. Beyond the immediate campus core, walkability drops off. The flat terrain makes pedaling easy close in.
Parking
Most students get around Lubbock by car, and a lot of the city is built for it, so a parking permit and a reliable vehicle go a long way. Errands beyond campus usually mean a quick drive. Game-day traffic around Jones AT&T Stadium is the one thing worth planning around. Budget for a permit if you bring a car.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Lubbock
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It's one of the more reasonable college towns in Texas. Shared houses in Tech Terrace can start around $400 a room, while newer one-bedrooms in Overton typically run $650 to $1,200 a month. Citywide, a one-bedroom averages near $900, so splitting a place with roommates is how most students keep it low.
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