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Slaton, TX

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Small-town Texas charm with Lubbock at your fingertips

Suburb Small Town Commuter Rural Diverse Affordable

Slaton is a small West Texas city located about fifteen miles southeast of Lubbock. While only a few minutes removed from one of the region’s larger cities, Slaton retains the feel of a secluded small town on the plains, with largely undeveloped countryside all around. The charming Downtown district features a number of galleries and antique shops, particularly around the City Hall square. The city’s neighborhoods are full of houses, apartments, and condos perfect for any lifestyle or budget, making it easy to experience the tranquil and charming lifestyle of Slaton for yourself.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Slaton, TX is $629 for one bedroom, $775 for two bedrooms, and $1,093 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Slaton has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$629/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$1,448/month
1,285 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

32

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

Cathelene Thomas Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

439 Students

3
out of 10

Slaton J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

264 Students

3
out of 10

Slaton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

362 Students

4
out of 10

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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.