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Texarkana

Pop. 29,177·21st most expensive in Arkansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,239/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$726
Rising (Monthly)
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Texarkana · $1,239
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,239/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$45,835/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Texarkana's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$820
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,868/yr
At $1,239/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Texarkana, AR is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,177
Median income
$45,835
Median age
37.6
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
23.5%
23.2%
24.4%
17.1%
Under 1823.5%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.4%
55–6411.9%
65+17.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
56.4%
35.3%
White56.4%
Black35.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.9%
41.9%
29.9%
15.4%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma41.9%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Texarkana, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,625 → $45,835
up 5.1%
Population
29,492 → 29,177
down 1.1%
Renter share
44.4% → 45.3%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 15.4%
-3.3 pts
Median age
40.4 → 37.6
-2.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Texarkana, AR now reports about $45,835, up from $43,625 in 2021. Census counts show Texarkana, AR losing about 315 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.7% to 15.4% across the same window.

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Texarkana rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Texarkana. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Texarkana, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Texarkana is $1,239/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,280/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($45,835/yr), Texarkana ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Texarkana an affordable city for renters?

Texarkana is considered moderate for renters. At $1,239/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($45,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Texarkana slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Texarkana?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,239/mo in Texarkana. The local median household income is $45,835/yr, meaning the typical Texarkana household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Texarkana?

Rent in Texarkana has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Texarkana rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Texarkana is middle-of-the-pack for Arkansas for rent, ranking #21 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,239/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Texarkana?

Shreveport is nearby and more affordable at $1,170/mo, which is $69 less than Texarkana.

What percentage of Texarkana residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of Texarkana households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. Texarkana leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Texarkana rent compare to the national average?

Texarkana's median rent of $1,239/mo is $726 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #21 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,239/mo, rent takes ~32% of Texarkana's median household income ($45,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Texarkana 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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