STR Market Report
Austin, TX
Texas • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
35%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~11 nights booked per month on average
$135
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
7,053
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,418
~11 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
36%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.6/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
Austin, Texas remains one of the most sought-after STR destinations in the country, buoyed by South by Southwest, Formula 1, ACL Music Festival, and a booming tech sector that drives year-round business travel demand. The city's STR licensing system distinguishes between Type 1 (owner-occupied) and Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) properties, with Type 2 permits being significantly harder to obtain in residential neighborhoods. East Austin and South Congress are the perennial top performers, while the Domain and North Austin increasingly attract corporate travelers.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
78723.0
Avg nightly rate: $2,415
Highest Occupancy Pocket
78744.0
Avg occupancy: 40.9%
Best Balanced Opportunity
78723.0
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1South Congress
- 2East Austin
- 3Downtown
- 46th Street
- 5Mueller
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-16Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home86.2%
- Private Room12.5%
- Hotel Room0.7%
- Shared Room0.6%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Sep (49% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78704.0 | 1,502 | $666 | 38% | — |
| 78702.0 | 1,218 | $249 | 38.8% | — |
| 78701.0 | 903 | $658 | 35.2% | — |
| 78745.0 | 597 | $162 | 39.2% | — |
| 78741.0 | 566 | $181 | 34.4% | — |
| 78703.0 | 463 | $282 | 34.6% | — |
| 78723.0 | 375 | $2,415 | 38% | — |
| 78744.0 | 364 | $167 | 40.9% | — |
| 78705.0 | 353 | $134 | 33.5% | — |
| 78758.0 | 350 | $130 | 32.4% | — |
| 78751.0 | 329 | $103 | 30.4% | — |
| 78721.0 | 308 | $195 | 32.9% | — |
| 78734.0 | 298 | $350 | 28.5% | — |
| 78757.0 | 201 | $145 | 33.3% | — |
| 78753.0 | 199 | $121 | 29.9% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Austin a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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