STR Market Report
Denver, CO
Colorado • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
43%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~13 nights booked per month on average
$132
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
3,149
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,703
~13 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.
18%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Mostly individual hosts — less institutional competition, more room for a standout listing
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.
75%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
Denver, Colorado is a four-season STR market with strong year-round fundamentals: proximity to the Rocky Mountain ski resorts (1 hour to Breckenridge, Vail, and A-Basin), a thriving downtown food and craft beer scene, and strong corporate demand from the aerospace and tech industries. Colorado's STR regulatory landscape requires operators to obtain a city license, and Denver limits STRs to primary residences — a significant constraint that has kept supply tighter than the demand warrants, supporting above-average occupancy for permitted hosts. The RiNo and Highlands neighborhoods are particularly sought-after.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Five Points
Avg nightly rate: $210
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Congress Park
Avg occupancy: 50.3%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Five Points
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Capitol Hill
- 2LoDo
- 3RiNo
- 4Baker
- 5Highlands
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-29Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home84.8%
- Private Room13.7%
- Shared Room1%
- Hotel Room0.5%
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: Oct (59.9% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points | 414 | $210 | 36.3% | — |
| Highland | 272 | $200 | 37.9% | — |
| Union Station | 212 | $208 | 39% | — |
| West Colfax | 207 | $185 | 45.3% | — |
| Gateway - Green Valley Ranch | 193 | $114 | 33.2% | — |
| Berkeley | 182 | $157 | 42.7% | — |
| CBD | 167 | $150 | 41.3% | — |
| West Highland | 163 | $155 | 47.7% | — |
| Sunnyside | 133 | $167 | 43.5% | — |
| Capitol Hill | 132 | $117 | 39.8% | — |
| Speer | 130 | $122 | 42.1% | — |
| Baker | 121 | $118 | 46.1% | — |
| City Park West | 111 | $158 | 40.2% | — |
| Cole | 103 | $152 | 47.5% | — |
| Congress Park | 101 | $133 | 50.3% | — |
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 Denver a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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