Alpine, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
West Texas STRs including Alpine averaged $148 a night at 55.3% occupancy in August 2026, earning $2,314 a month.
Quick Answer: Alpine, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Texas West Area market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Texas West Area market area is $2,255. average daily rate in the Texas West Area market area is $152. the top operator in the Texas West Area market area is Trans Pecos Realty Management with 58 listings. market score is 99/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Texas West Area regional market, which includes Alpine. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Alpine.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Apivex reports short-term rental performance for Alpine as part of a shared West Texas series. The same figures also cover Midland, Odessa, Terlingua, and Colorado City, so the numbers below describe the West Texas STR market and not Alpine alone. In August 2026 that market averaged $148 a night at 55.3% occupancy. The average listing earned $2,314 for the month, and entire-place rentals averaged $154 a night. Compared with August 2025, occupancy rose 2.7%, average daily rate rose 2.9%, and revenue rose 6.9%.
The longer record shows steady but modest growth. Annual average occupancy was 43.9% in 2017 and 56.8% in 2025. Average daily rate moved from $132 to $157 over the same span, and average monthly revenue grew from $1,547 to $2,497. For the first eight months of 2026, occupancy averages 57.6%, daily rate averages $158, and monthly revenue averages $2,493, close to the 2025 full-year level.
Alpine itself has 6,039 residents and serves as the main base for visitors to Big Bend National Park, about 80 miles south, which drew 561,000 visitors in 2024. Nearly two-thirds of regional visitors come from within Texas, and most travel in groups of 2 to 4. Alpine also offers hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores that smaller nearby communities lack.
Listing-type mix, bedroom mix, channel split, and the market score are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Alpine, so this profile omits them. Treat every performance figure here as a West Texas market indicator, and confirm Alpine-specific results with local comparable rentals before you buy.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 48% |
| Feb | 56% |
| Mar | 65% |
| Apr | 58% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 55% |
| Jul | 55% |
| Aug | 51% |
| Sep | 51% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 59% |
| Dec | 53% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Alpine are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Texas West Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Texas West Area market as a whole, which includes Alpine, so these counts are not Alpine-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trans Pecos Realty Management | 58 | 5,411 | ★ 4.91 |
| 2 | Big Bend Vacation Rentals | 53 | 7,575 | ★ 4.92 |
| 3 | Evolve | 38 | 849 | ★ 4.70 |
| 4 | Leavetown | 36 | 26 | ★ 4.58 |
| 5 | Happy Homes of Texas | 32 | 1,170 | ★ 4.85 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Alpine?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 67.7% |
| vrbo | 5.7% |
| both | 26.6% |
Home Value Trends (Alpine)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Alpine permits short-term rentals, which the city defines as residential properties rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Operators must hold a Short-Term Rental Special Use Permit from Building Services before they start, and the permit renews annually. The permit fee is not posted on the city website, so confirm it with Building Services before you apply.
The city treats STRs as hotels. Operators must collect and remit a 7% city Hotel Occupancy Tax each month, in addition to the 6% Texas state tax, for a combined 13%. Since April 2025, Texas law requires booking platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo to collect and remit the 6% state portion directly. Monthly tax reports are due even in months with no revenue, and records must be kept for at least 4 years.
No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement was identified. No annual night cap or STR-specific zoning overlay was found. The city keeps a public registry with more than 60 registered STRs spread across residential neighborhoods.
Enforcement is rated minimal. The city uses a voluntary-compliance model, and a violation gets a 10-day cure notice before any fine. Rules can change, so verify current requirements with the city before you buy or list.
Market Comparison
Against national benchmarks, the West Texas series shows near-average occupancy and a much lower rate. August 2026 occupancy of 55.3% sits at the US median of about 55%, and 2025 full-year occupancy was 56.8%. The average daily rate of $148 is about 33% below the US median of roughly $220, and the 2025 annual rate was $157.
The lower rate is offset by lower entry costs. A typical Alpine home is valued at $251,901, which is well below prices in coastal and mountain STR markets. Revenue per listing of $2,314 a month is modest, so returns depend on buying carefully.
Top property managers and operator market share are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Alpine, so this profile omits them. The comparison above uses the shared West Texas series, and Alpine’s own results may differ from it.
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