Housing Information
Welcome to Lubbock (aka the Hub City). Lubbock is one of the most student-centric places you
will find in Texas. With a population of nearly 300,000 (about 40,000 of which are students),
finding affordable housing is never an issue! Whether you'd prefer to live in an apartment, loft,
house, duplex, or graduate dorm, you're never more than a 15-minute drive away from the law
school.
This guide includes a list of apartments popular with our current law students. It is not an
exhaustive list.
REMINDER: Before you sign anything, make sure you will be able to move in before
Orientation.
MOVING TO LUBBOCK ...................................................................................................................... 1
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING..................................................................................................... 2
POPULAR AREAS FOR GRAD STUDENTS TO LIVE ................................................................ 3
FAQs ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.
Are there any apartments current students have had issues with? ............................... 4
2.
Is it difficult to find housing in the city?............................................................................... 4
3.
When should I look for housing? ............................................................................................ 4
4.
How do I find a roommate? ..................................................................................................... 4
5.
What should my move-in date be? ......................................................................................... 4
6.
Can I use my financial aid to cover my living expenses? ................. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... . 4
7.
Can I use the Texas Tech Recreation Center?.................................................................... 4
MOVING TO LUBBOCK
- Moving companies:
o Affordable Moving
o Buck’s Moving & Storage
o Bulls Brother Moving
o Little Guys Movers Lubbock
o Strong College Students of Lubbock Moving
- Airport:
o Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport provides direct flights to: Austin,
Dallas, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, and Las Vegas
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
- Bus Routes:
o Citibus: provides on- and off-campus bus service in Lubbock under the direction
and guidance of Texas Tech's Student Government Association. On- campus
service is free to anyone on the Texas Tech campus. Students may ride for free
on any Citibus off-campus route by showing their Texas Tech ID card.
o On-Campus Bus Routes: Texas Tech has three routes used for the campus.
o Off-Campus Routes: Several Citibus off-campus routes transfer to Texas Tech
Campus buses.
o Maps
- Parking: Once accepted, you may set up your parking beginning in April. As a 1L, you
will purchase an ePermit for Commuter West and add your name to the L21 (also known
as R21) wait list. Commuter West includes the lots directly northwest of the law school.
Our lot is called R21 and is reserved for its ePermit holders weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Law student ePermits for R21 are called L21. Most students move into R21 on
a rolling basis the fall of their 2L year. Wait lists are worked two to three weeks into the
fall semester to ensure an exact number of ePermits can be released and not lead to lot
overcrowding. YOU HAVE TO CALL PARKING TO GET ON THE L21/R21
WAITLIST.
depts.ttu.edu/parking/InformationFor/StudentParking/LawStudentParking.php
POPULAR AREAS FOR GRAD STUDENTS TO LIVE
Most graduate and law students live in housing west of University Street.
Tech Terrace
Tech Terrace is the picturesque neighborhood directly south of the law school. The
neighborhoods are home to many students and faculty members. You'll be a walkable distance to
the law school, J&B Coffee, a grocery shop, and 2 parks, what's not to love?! And for those days
where you're not feeling up to the walk: 1) a trolley runs through the area and makes several
stops on campus, 2) you can rent a bike from the Rec Center, or 3) car pool with a new
neighbor/friend!
If you're interested in renting or buying in this area, reach out to a rental agency (Tech Terrace
Real Estate, Live in Tech Terrace), check out listings on Zillow, or drive through the area and
see what's available! In addition to the multi-room homes, Tech Terrace often has fully
functional and separate back houses available as well.
On-Campus Living: West Village
The West Village is a coed, apartment-style residence hall offering one-bedroom, two- bedroom
and four-bedroom units right across the street from the law school. Students over 21 years of
age may live in West Village B (West Village Graduate). Amenities include washers and dryers in
the one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, and limitless laundry lounges with free WiFi for
the four-bedroom apartments. Each apartment includes a living room, a full kitchen (refrigerator,
microwave oven, burner cook-top, and oven), private bedrooms and two bathrooms. Apartment
furnishings include a sofa, table, and chair (living room); dining table and chairs; and each
bedroom is furnished with a full bed, dresser, study desk and chair. The bedrooms have
hardwood flooring. The kitchen and bathrooms have vinyl floors. Most graduate and law
students live in housing west of University Street.
Popular
A
partments
Anatole
Apex Villas
Ashton Pointe
Bentwood
Brickstone Villas (offers law student
discount)
Catalina West
Cooper Cove (voted Best of the West
2022)
Deerfield Village (voted Best of the
West 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021,
2023)
El Mirador
Fountain Apartments
Genoa Gardens II
Oakridge
Portofino
Savannah Oaks
Stonelake
Summertime Villa
The Dominion
The Renaissance (voted Best of the
West 2018)
The Wyndham
Tuscany Place
Windsor Creek
Escondido
Wolfforth
Wolfforth is a suburb of Lubbock, located less than 15 minutes Southwest from Texas Tech
University. It is home to the famous Evie Mae’s BBQ and weekly, year-round Wolfforth
Farmers Market. It is a great location for professional students and families. If you're interested
in renting or buying in this area, reach out to a rental agency (Amicus Property Advisors, Minnix,
etc), check out listings on Zillow, or drive through the area and see what's available!
FAQs
1. Are there any apartments current students have had issues with?
a. Yes, students have expressed concerns with management, noise levels, moving-in
availability etc. at ULofts, Centre at Overton Park, The One, The Avenue,
Raider's Pass, Heritage Apartments, Boston Creek, The Que Apartments, The
Scarlet, The Village, The Holly, The Republic, and 25twenty.
2. Is it difficult to find housing in the city?
a. No! As a college town, there is an abundance of affordable housing throughout
Lubbock. Students will have a variety of rental options to choose from. Be aware
though, on-campus housing in West Village and housing throughout Tech
Terrace are considered hot commodities and tend to go first. If you are
determined to live in West Village and space is no longer available, please contact
West Village to get put on the waiting list.
3. When should I look for housing?
a. Mid-April is a great time to begin looking. This will give you an opportunity to
see properties that are pre-leasing for the Fall semester, and lock in early!
4. How do I find a roommate?
a. Incoming and current students frequently post seeking roommates: Facebook
group: www.facebook.com/groups/texastechlaw2027/
5. What should my move-in date be?
a. Orientation will begin Monday, August 12, 2024. Please be sure that your housing
will be ready to occupy at least the weekend before the start of orientation.
6. Can I use my financial aid to cover my living expenses?
a. Generally yes, but it is extremely important that you know 1) how much you are
getting, 2) what your budget needs to look like, and 3) how long your money
needs to last. We recommend you reach out to our financial aid advisor, Josh
Hernandez ([email protected]) for a more thorough review of your
finances.
7. Can I use the Texas Tech Recreation Center?
a. Yes! Students may begin using the Rec during orientation. If you plan to arrive in
Lubbock earlier and would like to use the facilities, please contact Assistant Dean
Saavedra (danielle.saavedra@ttu.edu) for assistance.
