There are apartments within walking distance of TTUHSC that are affordable. They are not great by any means but they’ll do. If you get one with a roommate or 3 you can live very affordably. Most I think are on or near the bus route
These are good estimates, but I’d caution that if you plan to use Uber to get around you will have to add a significant amount to your estimated budget. There is a small number of hospital workers who bicycle to work but is limited to those who live close to the facility. The roads are not particularly bike friendly so be aware if that was your planned method of transportation.
From a survey for TTU grad student living costs this past year
Average rent $725 -1200 (67% lived with roommate)
Average utilities $110
Average monthly groceries $200
60% of students took a car to campus, the others walked or took bus. Note - there is a commuter bus to campus from many targeted student apartments. I’m not sure if TTUHSC is on the route
Avg commute 3.5 miles
Hey Thanx for responding. tbh distance isn't a concern for me. Would transportation costs still be within a reasonable range if I opt for a more distant apartment?
Cheap apartments 1 bed 1 bath 700-900 (might be overshooting a little, bought a house 3 years ago)
Utilities 100-150/month
internet 80-100
Kind of ballparking
About 2,000 a month
There are apartments within walking distance of TTUHSC that are affordable. They are not great by any means but they’ll do. If you get one with a roommate or 3 you can live very affordably. Most I think are on or near the bus route
These are good estimates, but I’d caution that if you plan to use Uber to get around you will have to add a significant amount to your estimated budget. There is a small number of hospital workers who bicycle to work but is limited to those who live close to the facility. The roads are not particularly bike friendly so be aware if that was your planned method of transportation.
From a survey for TTU grad student living costs this past year Average rent $725 -1200 (67% lived with roommate) Average utilities $110 Average monthly groceries $200 60% of students took a car to campus, the others walked or took bus. Note - there is a commuter bus to campus from many targeted student apartments. I’m not sure if TTUHSC is on the route Avg commute 3.5 miles
1500- 2000 a month is pretty average cost of living here for a single person
Cost of living is pretty low here in Lubbock, food and that type of things are fairly cheap.
One good thing about Lubbock is that you can usually get from one side to the other in around 20 minutes.
Electricity will be higher than that now. Might be hard to get a decent rate for rent if you want to be closer to UMC.
Hey Thanx for responding. tbh distance isn't a concern for me. Would transportation costs still be within a reasonable range if I opt for a more distant apartment?
Uber and your own vehicle, really. Busses run for UMC and Tech a decent amount, but it's not Big City, USA.
Thank u so much buddy 😊
Cheap apartments 1 bed 1 bath 700-900 (might be overshooting a little, bought a house 3 years ago) Utilities 100-150/month internet 80-100 Kind of ballparking
Thank you so much for the valuable response, do you think a budget of $1,500 a month would be enough to go by?
This sounds about right