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Corsicana

Pop. 25,511·252nd most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,205/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$760
Falling (Monthly)
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Corsicana · $1,205
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Corsicana's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,205/mo
Expected by trend
$1,287/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$700
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$950/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
$14,460/yr
At $1,205/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Corsicana, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,511
Median income
$57,212
Median age
33.3
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
26.6%
26.5%
20.9%
15.1%
Under 1826.6%
18–3426.5%
35–5420.9%
55–6410.9%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
49.5%
13.6%
36.6%
White49.5%
Black13.6%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
24.6%
27.4%
32.1%
15.9%
No HS diploma24.6%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Corsicana, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,178 → $1,205
up 2.3%
Income
$45,121 → $57,212
up 26.8%
Population
24,589 → 25,511
up 3.7%
Renter share
43.8% → 44.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 15.9%
+2.0 pts
Median age
35.4 → 33.3
-2.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Corsicana, TX has shifted from $1,178 to $1,205, up 2.3% since 2023. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,121 in 2021 to $57,212 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Corsicana, TX adding about 922 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 13.9% to 15.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Corsicana, TX market of 2023.

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Corsicana rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Corsicana, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Corsicana is $1,205/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $700/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $950/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,330/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($57,212/yr), Corsicana ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Corsicana an affordable city for renters?

Corsicana is considered affordable for renters. At $1,205/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($57,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Corsicana falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Corsicana?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,205/mo in Corsicana. The local median household income is $57,212/yr, meaning the typical Corsicana household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Corsicana?

Rent in Corsicana has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Corsicana rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Corsicana is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #252 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,205/mo.

What percentage of Corsicana residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of Corsicana households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. Corsicana leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Corsicana rent compare to the national average?

Corsicana's median rent of $1,205/mo is $760 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #252 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,205/mo, rent takes ~25% of Corsicana's median household income ($57,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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