STR Market Report
Tampa, FL
Florida • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
0.6%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~0 nights booked per month on average
$155
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
5,100
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$28
~0 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.
Note: These figures are estimated from public STR market reports and are provided for directional reference only. For investment decisions, use AirDNA or Mashvisor for live, verified data.
⛷️ Demand Seasonality: Winter peak
Peak demand November–March (ski/snowbird season); lower summer occupancy
Market Overview
Tampa Bay is a growing STR market benefiting from Florida's warm climate, major sports teams (Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays), and strong convention business. The area offers lower entry prices compared to Miami while still capturing strong winter snowbird and vacation demand. St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach properties command premium rates.
Top STR Neighborhoods
- 1Ybor City
- 2Hyde Park
- 3Seminole Heights
- 4St. Pete Beach
- 5Clearwater
Based on editorial research and industry reporting.
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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 Tampa a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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