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Plainview, TX

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Delight in small-town living on the High Plains of West Texas

Suburban Rural Growing Diverse Welcoming Historic Affordable Accessible Quiet

Situated between Amarillo and Lubbock, Plainview offers residents a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to big-city amenities. Downtown Plainview is the heart of the city, boasting an array of antique stores, boutique shops, and local restaurants. Numerous local parks provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including Regional Runningwater Draw Park, Hood Park, and Broadway Park.

Plainview prioritizes culture and the arts, with historical features like the Museum of the Llano Estacado, Plainview Point Monument, and Centennial Circle of Honor in addition to artistic amenities such as the Fair Theatre and the Malouf Abraham Family Art Center. Wayland Baptist University is also located in Plainview, providing the community with a host of athletic and cultural events. Quick access to I-27 and U.S. 70 makes getting around from Plainview simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Plainview, TX is $775 for one bedroom, $714 for two bedrooms, and $1,028 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainview has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$775/month
667 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

La Mesa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

Rating Unavailable

Thunderbird Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

400 Students

Rating Unavailable

Edgemere Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

337 Students

Rating Unavailable

Highland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

332 Students

Rating Unavailable

College Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

310 Students

Rating Unavailable

Coronado Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

582 Students

Rating Unavailable

Estacado Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

534 Students

Rating Unavailable

Plainview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,442 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Plainview

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.