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La Marque

Pop. 19,268·75th most expensive in Texas·La Marque rents are up 8.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,883/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$82
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La Marque · $1,883
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what La Marque's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,883/mo
Expected by trend
$1,821/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,270/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,596/yr
At $1,883/mo median
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Rents are climbing (8.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Marque, TX is majority owner-occupied, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,268
Median income
$71,102
Median age
39
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
23.2%
21.4%
26.9%
13.2%
15.2%
Under 1823.2%
18–3421.4%
35–5426.9%
55–6413.2%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
40.4%
27.6%
32.2%
White40.4%
Black27.6%
Hispanic32.2%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
13.6%
26.9%
36.7%
22.9%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How La Marque, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,453 → $1,883
up 29.6%
Income
$60,042 → $71,102
up 18.4%
Population
18,065 → 19,268
up 6.7%
Renter share
26.6% → 31.3%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 22.9%
+3.8 pts

Compared with 2022, rent in La Marque, TX has climbed by $430 per month, settling near $1,883 after starting the period at $1,453. Median household income grew from $60,042 to $71,102 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,065 to 19,268 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change. About 31.3% of households rent today, against 26.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.1% to 22.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in La Marque, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in La Marque, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in La Marque is $1,883/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,690/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($71,102/yr), La Marque ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Marque an affordable city for renters?

La Marque is considered moderate for renters. At $1,883/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($71,102/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Marque slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in La Marque?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,883/mo in La Marque. The local median household income is $71,102/yr, meaning the typical La Marque household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Marque?

Rent in La Marque has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does La Marque rent compare to other cities in Texas?

La Marque is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #75 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,883/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Marque?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Marque ($1,883/mo): Texas City ($1,342/mo), Galveston ($1,356/mo), Dickinson ($1,514/mo).

What percentage of La Marque residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of La Marque households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. La Marque leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Marque rent compare to the national average?

La Marque's median rent of $1,883/mo is $82 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #75 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,883/mo, rent takes ~32% of La Marque's median household income ($71,102/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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