About Lubbock, TX

Lubbock - A Great Place to Live

Lubbock is located in the northwestern part of Texas and is the 11th largest city in the state. It has a population of 209,737. Lubbock’s nickname is the “Hub City” because it is the economy, education, and health care hub of a multi-county region called the South Plains. Lubbock is home of the largest contiguous cotton-growing in the world.

Attractions - Things to See in Lubbock

Lubbock has a rich history of musicians hailing from its city limits. It is the birthplace of such music greats as Buddy Holly, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, and Natalie Maines (singer for the Dixie Chicks). Lubbock also hosts the National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, which is an annual event celebrating the quintessential Old West Cowboy.

Apartment Rentals and Average Rents

Because of the city's average cost of living, Lubbock apartments are very affordable. Average prices for apartments in the area are as follows: 1 bedroom apartments average $475, while 2 bedroom apartments average to around $825. The average cost for apartments in the city area is $562, which is right around the national average.