The Bloc brings bold energy to the Texas Tech off-campus apartment experience, pairing a lively student-centered atmosphere with the everyday convenience of a location just 0.9 miles from Texas Tech University. With fully furnished 3- and 4-bedroom apartments, inviting spaces to study and socialize, and features that support both privacy and connection, it is a standout choice for anyone exploring Lubbock apartments. This FAQ page is designed as a helpful guide to leasing information for students, parents, and young professionals, making it easier to navigate everything from floor plans and amenities to parking, policies, and community life at The Bloc.
1. Location and Proximity to Campus
The Bloc is located 0.9 miles from Texas Tech University. That is a 5-minute bike ride or a 4-minute drive, making it a convenient choice for students who want to stay close to campus.
Several key Texas Tech destinations are nearby. Holden Hall and the Engineering Key Building are each 1 mile away, while the Texas Tech University Library and Rawls College of Business at Wooldridge Hall are both 1.4 miles away. This convenient location puts many academic destinations within a bike ride of 10 minutes or less.
Yes, the Broadway Street Entertainment Corridor is 0.6 miles away, or around a 13-minute walk, so residents are close to dining and entertainment options near campus.
The Bloc has a Walkability Score of 77, which supports a fairly walkable student lifestyle. Between campus buildings, nearby entertainment, and on-site amenities, many destinations are easy to reach without going far.
The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is 0.7 miles away, or about a 15-minute walk. Jones AT&T Stadium is approximately 1.1 miles away, and the Buddy Holly Center is 1.7 miles away, placing entertainment and cultural destinations within a short walk, bike ride, or drive.
2. Units, Floor Plans, and Furnishings
The Bloc offers 3- and 4-bedroom apartments. These layouts are designed to give residents a balance of shared living space and personal privacy.
Yes, the apartments come fully furnished with a strong setup for student living, including common-area and bedroom furniture.
Furnished apartments include:
- 55″ Smart TV
- Coffee table
- Dining table with 4 chairs in the 4 BR | 4.5 BA Townhome B floor plan only
- 4 bar stools
- Entertainment center
- Sofa and chair
- Side table
- Full XL bed
- Full XL bed frame
- Desk with chair
- Bedroom side table
- Storage hutch in select units
- Dresser, including stackable dressers in select units
The kitchens include stainless steel appliances with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The apartments also feature hardwood-style flooring in common spaces, which gives shared areas a clean, modern look.
Yes, each apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer, so residents can take care of laundry from home without needing a shared laundry room.
Yes, private bedroom and bathroom options are available, which is a great fit for students who want more personal space in a shared apartment.
Yes, premium units are available, along with poolside units and top floor units.
3. Amenities and Shared Spaces
The Bloc includes a rooftop lounge, a spacious social pavilion space, and interior courtyards. These areas give residents plenty of room to hang out, host friends, or take a break between classes.
Yes, the community features a resort-style pool with a sun deck and cabanas, creating a fun outdoor space that feels especially nice during warmer months.
Residents have access to BBQ areas with covered grills, fire pits, interior courtyards, and the pool deck. These spaces support both casual daily use and larger social get-togethers.
4. Study Areas and Academic Support Spaces
The Bloc offers private study rooms with smart TVs. These spaces give residents a calm place to focus, collaborate on projects, or prepare for exams outside their apartment.
Yes, residents have access to high-speed gigabit internet throughout the property, supporting streaming, online classes, and schoolwork across the community.
5. Fitness, Recreation, and Outdoor Features
The fitness setup includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, recumbent bikes, spin bikes, a cable crossover or functional trainer, a leg extension and curl machine, a leg press, a lat pulldown machine, and an adjustable weight bench. The Bloc also includes functional training equipment such as stability balls, kettlebells, resistance bands, and balance boards or BOSU balls, giving residents a well-rounded mix of cardio and strength options on site.
Residents can enjoy the resort-style pool, sun deck with cabanas, rooftop lounge, interior courtyards, fire pits, and BBQ areas. These spaces give students several ways to relax outdoors without leaving the community.
6. Parking and Transportation
Yes, The Bloc offers on-site garage parking, and there is street parking available around the community.
For the most current monthly fees for reserved and unreserved garage parking, residents should use our custom Price Calculator tool.
No, guest parking is not available on the property, so visitors should plan accordingly before arriving.
Parking is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist is also available for parking spaces when needed.
7. Pet Policies
Yes, The Bloc is a pet-friendly community and allows up to two animals per unit. All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in.
Yes, aggressive breeds are not permitted, including but not limited to Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and any mix of these breeds.
No, exotic animals are not permitted, including birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.
Residents must disclose all pets and animals and receive approval prior to move-in. Applicants are required to complete a pet profile through PetScreening before bringing an animal into the community.
Residents should check our custom Price Calculator tool for pet fees and monthly pet fees.
8. Safety and Security Features
The Bloc uses FOB-controlled pedestrian gates along with FOB access for the clubhouse and amenity spaces. This helps limit access to residents and approved visitors.
Yes, security cameras are located throughout the property. This adds an extra layer of visibility across common areas.
Additional security features include individually locking bedrooms, on-site security patrol seven nights a week, and weekly light audits.
9. On-Site Management and Maintenance
Yes, The Bloc has a friendly on-site management team that helps keep the community welcoming, connected, and running smoothly every day. Whether residents have questions about their lease, need help with packages, or want guidance on community life, the team is there to make student living feel easier, more personal, and more supported.
Maintenance at The Bloc is built for real student life, with a 24-hour on-site team ready to step in when the unexpected happens. Whether you are dealing with a lock-out, appliance breakdown, or clog, help is always close by. Residents can submit maintenance requests through the online resident portal, call the front office, or stop by the leasing desk in person for support.
10. Community Events and Resident Programming
Yes, The Bloc brings community life to the forefront with resident events designed to help neighbors connect, unwind, and feel at home. From social gatherings to programming that supports academic, wellness, and personal growth, these events add extra energy to the living experience and help create a stronger sense of belonging.
The goal of resident programming at The Bloc is to create a community where residents feel supported, included, and genuinely at home. Through P.A.W.S., which stands for Philanthropic, Academic, Wellness, and Social growth, events are designed to help residents build friendships, stay engaged, and enjoy a more well-rounded student living experience. This can be especially valuable for freshmen and international students, who often benefit from easy ways to meet people, explore the community, and feel more connected in a new environment. From study-focused gatherings in the private study rooms to social events around the rooftop lounge, pool, courtyards, and BBQ areas, programming is woven into the spaces residents already use every day.
Yes, The Bloc offers roommate matching through RoomSync, an interactive app that gives residents more say in who they live with. Instead of leaving everything to chance, RoomSync helps residents connect based on lifestyle preferences like cleanliness, study habits, sleep schedules, and more. The app also supports a more diverse and inclusive matching experience with gender-inclusive tools and takes important living considerations, including service and emotional support animals, into account.
11. General Property Information
The Bloc was built in 2016.
The community includes 140 units and 556 beds. This creates a sizable student housing environment with room for a broad resident community.
The Bloc is located at 707 Avenue T, Lubbock, TX 79401, placing residents close to Texas Tech and nearby student-focused destinations.