The Avenue at Lubbock is a student apartment community at 1212 N Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79416. It now operates under the name The Maddox, managed by Asset Campus Housing. It offers studio through five-bedroom units from 600 to 2,200 sq ft, sits about 3.2 miles northwest of the Texas Tech University campus, and is served by the Citibus Northwest route. Per-bed rents in 2026 run roughly $500 to $1,155 a month depending on bedroom count.
If you have been searching "the avenue at lubbock" and finding conflicting information, contradictory phone numbers, and a Yelp page marked closed, this is why. The property did not shut down. It changed its name, and the internet has not fully caught up.
This guide covers what the community actually offers, how the pricing model works, whether the distance from campus is a problem, what the trade-offs are against closer Texas Tech options, and the specific questions to ask before you sign.
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Location: the 3.2-mile question
This is the decision that matters most, and it is where the marketing and the reality diverge slightly.
| Destination | Distance | Realistic travel time |
| Texas Tech University main campus | ~3.2 miles | 6–10 min drive, 20–30 min by bus |
| Texas Tech Health Sciences Center | ~1.7 miles | 5 min drive |
| Lubbock Christian University | ~2 miles | 5–7 min drive |
| Walking to TTU campus | ~3.2 miles | 60+ minutes. Not a realistic daily commute |
Marketing copy for the property describes it as "10 minutes from the heart of Texas Tech campus." That is accurate by car. It is not a walkable distance to campus, and you should plan on that basis.
The community sits on the Citibus Northwest route, and is the first pick-up and drop-off on that route with a sheltered stop. Being first on the route is a genuine advantage most students underrate: you get a seat, and your journey time is predictable rather than compounding with every stop.
Who this location suits
Health Sciences Center students. At around 1.7 miles, HSC is the closest major campus. Nursing, pharmacy, allied health and medical students get the shortest commute here of any of the big Lubbock student communities.
Students with a car. Northwest Lubbock is car-dependent by design. If you drive, the location is fine and parking is far less contested than at properties wedged against campus.
Students who want space over proximity. Units run up to 2,200 sq ft with townhome layouts. You will not find that footprint in the Overton Park area at comparable per-bed rates.
Students who value quiet. Northwest Lubbock is suburban. If you have lived in a building where a Thursday night on the floor above is your problem too, the difference is noticeable.
Who it does not suit
Students without a car who have evening classes or campus jobs. Bus frequency drops sharply after standard hours. Check the current Citibus Northwest timetable against your actual class schedule before you sign — not the general route map, the timetable.
Students who want to walk home from campus events. Game days, late library sessions, on-campus social life. Three miles is a ride, not a walk, and rideshare on a Texas Tech home football Saturday is both expensive and slow.
First-year international students with no transport plan. Arriving in Lubbock without a car and without having checked bus times is the most common preventable mistake in this market.
Unit types and what the pricing actually means
The Maddox / The Avenue offers a wide range, from studios up to five-bedroom townhomes, spanning roughly 600 to 2,200 sq ft.
Indicative 2026 rates from current listings:
| Unit type | Approx. sq ft | Indicative rate |
| Studio, 1 bath | 600 | ~$999 |
| 1 bed, 1.5 bath | 850 | ~$1,155 |
| 2 bed, 2.5 bath | 1,150–1,200 | ~$600–$749 per bed |
| 3 bed, 3.5 bath | 1,480–1,500 | ~$519–$550 per bed |
| 4–5 bed townhomes | up to 2,200 | Lower per-bed, confirm directly |
The pattern to notice: per-bed cost falls sharply as bedroom count rises. A studio at ~$999 costs roughly double a bed in a three-bedroom at ~$519. That is the single biggest lever on your Lubbock housing budget, and it is a lever most students do not consciously pull.
Rates change by lease term and season. Treat every figure above as a starting point for a phone call, not a quote.
The per-bed lease model, and why it matters
Most purpose-built student housing in Lubbock — including this community — leases by the bed rather than by the unit.
What that gets you: you are responsible only for your own rent. If a roommate stops paying or moves out, that is the landlord's problem, not a debt you inherit. Compare this with a joint-and-several lease on a conventional house share, where every tenant is legally liable for the full rent.
What it costs you: you generally do not choose who fills the empty bedrooms unless you apply as a group. The property assigns you.
The practical implication: if you have three friends and you want to live together, apply together and say so explicitly in writing. Applying separately and hoping to be matched is how groups get split across buildings.
Amenities: what is worth paying for and what is not
Current and historic listings describe: a resort-style pool, one of the larger fitness centres in Lubbock with a spin room and yoga studio, a golf simulator, gaming areas, cyber cafés with free high-speed internet, a complimentary Starbucks coffee machine, sand volleyball, hardwood-style floors, stainless steel appliances and furnished units with guest bathrooms.
Here is an honest read on which of those actually change your daily life.
Worth real money:
- Furnished units. Furnishing a bedroom and shared living space from scratch in Lubbock costs $800–$2,000 and you will sell it at a loss in May. This is the amenity with the clearest financial value.
- In-unit laundry or on-site laundry. Check which. The difference between "in your unit" and "in the clubhouse" is about two hours a week of your life.
- Study space with reliable internet. Genuinely useful during finals, when the TTU library is standing room only.
- Guest bathrooms in multi-bed units. Sounds trivial. Four people sharing one bathroom is not trivial.
Nice, but do not pay a premium for it:
- Golf simulator, gaming rooms, tanning. High novelty, low usage after week three. Ask any second-year resident.
- The pool. Lubbock summers make it genuinely usable, but the Texas Tech Rec Center is already included in your student fees and has an aquatic centre.
- The coffee machine. It is a coffee machine.
The amenity nobody advertises but everyone notices: how fast maintenance responds. Reviews of this property mention maintenance as a positive, with a resident noting orders were completed reliably over a four-year tenancy. That is worth more than a golf simulator in February when your heating fails.
How it compares to living closer to Texas Tech
The honest comparison is not "is this a good property." It is "is the trade you are making the right one." Acolyte Living lists several Lubbock communities in the Overton Park area, closer to campus, which makes the contrast concrete.
| Points | Northwest Lubbock (this property) | Overton Park area |
| Distance to TTU | ~3.2 miles | Walkable to under 1 mile |
| Car needed | Effectively yes | Not really |
| Per-bed rent | Up to 2,200 sq ft | Generally smaller |
| Noise | Suburban and quiet | Busier, more student density |
| Late-night campus access | Requires a plan | Walk home |
Closer alternatives on Acolyte Living include U Club Townhomes at Overton Park, 21Hundred at Overton Park, The Village at Overton Park, University Trails, University Pointe, ULofts Apartments and The Edge. There is also Raiders Pass, which we have covered in detail separately.
The decision rule: if you have a car and want space and quiet for less money per square foot, northwest Lubbock wins. If you do not have a car, or your life is genuinely centred on campus, pay the premium to be near Overton Park. The money you save on rent northwest is not saving if you spend it on rideshares and a parking permit.
You can browse the full range of student accommodation in Lubbock to compare per-bed rates directly, and filter by housing near Texas Tech University or near the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
A realistic scenario
Priya is starting a master's at Texas Tech in August. She has no car, a $700 monthly housing budget, and evening seminars twice a week finishing at 8pm.
The three-bedroom rate here at around $519 per bed looks like an obvious win against Overton Park options. But her seminars end at 8pm, and she needs to check whether Citibus Northwest is still running at that hour and how long the wait is. If it is not, she is looking at two rideshares a week at roughly $12 each, which is about $100 a month, which erases most of her saving and leaves her waiting alone at a bus stop in the dark.
For Priya, the correct move is either to budget for a car, or to pay more and live closer to campus. The cheaper rent is only cheaper on paper.
Marcus is a second-year HSC pharmacy student with a car and two friends who want to share.
For him this is close to ideal. HSC is 1.7 miles. Parking is uncontested. Three of them in a three-bedroom townhome at around $550 each gets them 1,500 sq ft, which no Overton Park option will match at that price. They should apply as a group, in writing, on the same day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Avenue at Lubbock still open?
Yes. The property at 1212 N Quaker Avenue is open and leasing. It now operates under the name The Maddox, managed by Asset Campus Housing. A Yelp listing marked "closed" refers to the retired brand name, not the buildings, which is why search results appear contradictory.
How far is The Avenue at Lubbock from Texas Tech?
About 3.2 miles, which is a 6 to 10 minute drive. It is not walkable to the main Texas Tech campus. The property is the first stop on the Citibus Northwest route with a sheltered bus stop. The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is closer at roughly 1.7 miles.
How much does The Avenue at Lubbock cost?
Indicative 2026 rates run from around $519 per bed in a three-bedroom unit up to roughly $999 for a studio and $1,155 for a one-bedroom. Per-bed cost drops significantly as bedroom count rises. Add electricity, renters insurance and any application or admin fees on top of the advertised rate.
Do I need a car to live at The Avenue at Lubbock?
Not strictly, but strongly recommended. Northwest Lubbock is car-dependent and the community is 3.2 miles from the main Texas Tech campus. The Citibus Northwest route serves the property, but check the evening and weekend timetable against your class schedule before deciding you can manage without one.
Is The Avenue at Lubbock furnished?
Listings describe furnished units with custom furniture, hardwood-style floors and stainless steel appliances. Confirm exactly what is included for your specific floor plan, since furniture packages vary by unit type and can change between lease years.
Can I choose my roommates at The Avenue at Lubbock?
If you apply as a group and state that clearly, yes. If you apply individually, the property assigns roommates. Get any group arrangement confirmed in writing before paying application fees, because separate applications are the most common reason friends end up in different units.
What are the lease terms?
Student communities in Lubbock typically run 12-month leases aligned to the academic year, leased per bed rather than per unit. Confirm the exact start and end dates, and ask about the subletting policy if you plan to leave over the summer.
What else is near Texas Tech at a similar price?
The Overton Park area sits much closer to campus and includes U Club Townhomes at Overton Park, 21Hundred at Overton Park, The Village at Overton Park, University Trails, University Pointe, ULofts and The Edge. Expect to pay more per square foot for the proximity, and to need a car less.