Rent in Lubbock County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,175$14,100 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,241 (+5.6%)How much rent can you afford in Lubbock County, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Lubbock County, TX by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $818 | $9,816 | $32,720 | $15.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $11,880 | $39,600 | $19.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,175 | $14,100 | $47,000 | $22.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,634 | $19,608 | $65,360 | $31.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $23,280 | $77,600 | $37.31/hr |
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Rent in Lubbock County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lubbock County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,241 for a two-bedroom, up 5.6% from $1,175. A one-bedroom goes from $990 to $1,050, a studio from $818 to $893.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Lubbock County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $990 for a one-bedroom and $1,175 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,100 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Lubbock County, TX?
To keep a $1,175 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.60 an hour, or $47,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $990 takes $19.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lubbock County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $818, one bedroom $990, two $1,175, three $1,634 and four $1,940 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lubbock County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $64,155 a year ($5,346 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,175 takes 22% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,175 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.60 an hour.