Lubbock is the 10th-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in the northwestern part of the state-a region known historically as the Llano Estacado-it is the county seat of Lubbock County. According to an estimate by the U.S. Census in 2005, the city population was 209,737. The Lubbock metropolitan area, however, has a population of 257,663. Lubbock apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Lubbock apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.