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Van Alstyne

Pop. 5,952·116th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Van Alstyne, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,704/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-21.8%
vs US Median
-$261
Falling (Monthly)
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Van Alstyne · $1,704
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,704/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$102,469/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Van Alstyne's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,570/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,448/yr
At $1,704/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -21.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Van Alstyne, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,952
Median income
$102,469
Median age
36.4
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
31.1%
15.6%
23%
18.3%
Under 1831.1%
18–3415.6%
35–5423%
55–6412%
65+18.3%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
23.1%
White77.1%
Black5%
Hispanic23.1%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
22.1%
33.2%
37.7%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Van Alstyne, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,543 → $102,469
up 35.6%
Population
4,386 → 5,952
up 35.7%
Renter share
26.2% → 24.6%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 37.7%
+16.0 pts
Median age
35.7 → 36.4
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Van Alstyne, TX now reports about $102,469, up from $75,543 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 4,386 to 5,952 between 2021 and 2024, a 35.7% change. About 24.6% of households rent today, against 26.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.7% to 37.7%.

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Van Alstyne rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Van Alstyne, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Van Alstyne is $1,704/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,170/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($102,469/yr), Van Alstyne ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Alstyne an affordable city for renters?

Van Alstyne is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,704/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($102,469/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Van Alstyne falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Van Alstyne?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,704/mo in Van Alstyne. The local median household income is $102,469/yr, meaning the typical Van Alstyne household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Van Alstyne?

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

How does Van Alstyne rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Van Alstyne is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #116 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,704/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Van Alstyne?

Sherman is nearby and more affordable at $1,291/mo, which is $413 less than Van Alstyne.

What percentage of Van Alstyne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of Van Alstyne households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. Van Alstyne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Van Alstyne rent compare to the national average?

Van Alstyne's median rent of $1,704/mo is $261 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #116 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,704/mo, rent takes ~20% of Van Alstyne's median household income ($102,469/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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