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Anna

Pop. 24,330·60th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Anna, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,942/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$23
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Anna · $1,942
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 7% below what Anna's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,942/mo
Expected by trend
$2,080/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,466
1 BR
$1,538
2 BR
$1,804
3 BR
$2,264
4 BR+
$2,904
Research median
$1,804/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
$23,304/yr
At $1,942/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 3.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Anna, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,330
Median income
$105,593
Median age
32.1
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
28.8%
28.2%
30.7%
Under 1828.8%
18–3428.2%
35–5430.7%
55–646.7%
65+5.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
15.6%
18.9%
White67.4%
Black15.6%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
24.7%
38.5%
31.5%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college38.5%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Anna, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,907 → $1,942
up 1.8%
Income
$77,787 → $105,593
up 35.7%
Population
16,792 → 24,330
up 44.9%
Renter share
24% → 21.5%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 31.5%
-3.3 pts
Median age
31.2 → 32.1
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Anna, TX paid around $1,907 a month. That figure now sits near $1,942, up 1.8% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $105,593 today, compared with $77,787 five years earlier. 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 Anna, TX adding about 7,538 residents over the five-year window, up 44.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 24% to 21.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.8% to 31.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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About renting in Anna, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Anna is $1,942/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,466/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,804/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,538/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,264/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($105,593/yr), Anna ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Anna an affordable city for renters?

Anna is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,942/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($105,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Anna falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Anna?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,942/mo in Anna. The local median household income is $105,593/yr, meaning the typical Anna household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Anna?

Rent in Anna has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Anna rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Anna is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #60 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,942/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Anna?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Anna ($1,942/mo): Fairview ($1,662/mo), Van Alstyne ($1,704/mo), McKinney ($1,819/mo).

What percentage of Anna residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of Anna households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. Anna leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Anna rent compare to the national average?

Anna's median rent of $1,942/mo is $23 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #60 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,942/mo, rent takes ~22% of Anna's median household income ($105,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Anna 22%Benchmark 30%
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