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Texarkana

Pop. 35,992·226th most expensive in Texas·Texarkana rents are up 13.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,347/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$615
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Texarkana · $1,347
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,347/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$50,573/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
$900
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,135
3 BR
$1,405
4 BR+
$1,775
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,135/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,347 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,164/yr
At $1,347/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.9% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Texarkana, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,992
Median income
$50,573
Median age
37.2
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
24.8%
21.7%
23.6%
18.1%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421.7%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.8%
65+18.1%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
50.1%
37.4%
White50.1%
Black37.4%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian1.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
33.4%
29.5%
27.6%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Texarkana, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,643 → $50,573
up 8.4%
Population
36,256 → 35,992
down 0.7%
Renter share
48.9% → 48.4%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 27.6%
+3.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Texarkana, TX now reports about $50,573, up from $46,643 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.5% to 27.6%.

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Texarkana rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Texarkana, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Texarkana is $1,347/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,135/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,405/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($50,573/yr), Texarkana ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Texarkana an affordable city for renters?

Texarkana is considered moderate for renters. At $1,347/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($50,573/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 $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,347/mo in Texarkana. The local median household income is $50,573/yr, meaning the typical Texarkana household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Texarkana?

Rent in Texarkana has increased 13.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Texarkana neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Texarkana are 75501 ($946/mo), and 75503 ($1,516/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Texarkana is $1,347/mo.

How does Texarkana rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Texarkana is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #226 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,347/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Texarkana?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Texarkana ($1,347/mo): Longview ($1,177/mo), Shreveport ($1,187/mo), Texarkana ($1,204/mo).

What percentage of Texarkana residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of Texarkana households are renters, while 51.6% 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 $1,347/mo is $615 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #226 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,347/mo, rent takes ~32% of Texarkana's median household income ($50,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Texarkana 32%Benchmark 30%
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