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Marble Falls

Pop. 7,752·126th most expensive in Texas·Marble Falls rents are up 20.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,681/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$284
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Marble Falls · $1,681
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,681/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$57,925/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Marble Falls's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,740/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
$20,172/yr
At $1,681/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 20.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.4% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marble Falls, TX is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,752
Median income
$57,925
Median age
35.5
Renters
58.6%
Age distribution
26.1%
22.2%
23.6%
17%
Under 1826.1%
18–3422.2%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.2%
65+17%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
24.3%
White82.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic24.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
32.3%
29.2%
26.9%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
41.4%
58.6%
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Marble Falls, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,239 → $57,925
up 20.1%
Population
6,892 → 7,752
up 12.5%
Renter share
48.4% → 58.6%
+10.2 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 26.9%
-1.6 pts
Median age
41.1 → 35.5
-5.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Marble Falls, TX now reports about $57,925, up from $48,239 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,892 to 7,752 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.5% change. About 58.6% of households rent today, against 48.4% in 2021.

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Marble Falls rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Marble Falls, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Marble Falls is $1,681/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,230/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($57,925/yr), Marble Falls ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marble Falls an affordable city for renters?

Marble Falls is considered moderate for renters. At $1,681/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($57,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marble Falls slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Marble Falls?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,681/mo in Marble Falls. The local median household income is $57,925/yr, meaning the typical Marble Falls household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marble Falls?

Rent in Marble Falls has increased 20.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Marble Falls rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Marble Falls is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #126 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,681/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Marble Falls?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Marble Falls ($1,681/mo): Burnet ($1,550/mo), Bertram ($1,625/mo).

What percentage of Marble Falls residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.6% of Marble Falls households are renters, while 41.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Marble Falls has a strong rental market.

How does Marble Falls rent compare to the national average?

Marble Falls's median rent of $1,681/mo is $284 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #126 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,681/mo, rent takes ~35% of Marble Falls's median household income ($57,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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