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Marshall

Pop. 23,825·221st most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,360/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$605
Rising (Monthly)
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Marshall · $1,360
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,360/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$55,089/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Marshall's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$756
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,125
4 BR+
$99
Research median
$990/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,320/yr
At $1,360/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marshall, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,825
Median income
$55,089
Median age
32.5
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
23.6%
29.9%
20.9%
15%
Under 1823.6%
18–3429.9%
35–5420.9%
55–6410.6%
65+15%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
36.9%
39.8%
22.5%
White36.9%
Black39.8%
Hispanic22.5%
Education (25+)
33.8%
34.8%
20%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+20%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Marshall, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,500 → $55,089
up 21.1%
Population
22,862 → 23,825
up 4.2%
Renter share
40.2% → 40.2%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 20%
-0.8 pts
Median age
34.7 → 32.5
-2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $55,089 today, compared with $45,500 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 22,862 residents to roughly 23,825.

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Marshall rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Marshall, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Marshall is $1,360/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $756/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,125/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($55,089/yr), Marshall ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshall an affordable city for renters?

Marshall is considered moderate for renters. At $1,360/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($55,089/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marshall slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Marshall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,360/mo in Marshall. The local median household income is $55,089/yr, meaning the typical Marshall household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marshall?

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

How does Marshall rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Marshall is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #221 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,360/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Marshall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Marshall ($1,360/mo): Kilgore ($1,141/mo), Liberty City ($1,150/mo), Shreveport ($1,170/mo).

What percentage of Marshall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of Marshall households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. Marshall leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Marshall rent compare to the national average?

Marshall's median rent of $1,360/mo is $605 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #221 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,360/mo, rent takes ~30% of Marshall's median household income ($55,089/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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