Freeport, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Freeport, TX STRs averaged $203/night at 42.8% occupancy in April 2026 on the Gulf Coast.
Quick Answer: Freeport, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 53%. average monthly revenue is $3,860. average daily rate is $271. the top operator is Evolve with 774 listings. market score is 63/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Texas East Area regional market, which includes Freeport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Freeport.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Freeport is a Gulf Coast city in Brazoria County, Texas, approximately 65 miles south of Houston, serving as the anchor for the Brazosport area STR market. In April 2026, listings averaged $203.35 per night with an overall occupancy rate of 42.8% and a RevPAR of $86.95. Year-over-year changes in April were modest: occupancy rose 1.08 percentage points while ADR declined 3.36%, resulting in a near-flat revenue change of -0.17%.
The market has a large and diverse inventory. Of approximately 22,225 listings tracked, 20,944 are entire-place, 1,269 are private rooms, and 12 are shared rooms. The bedroom distribution spans a wide range: 7,144 one-bedroom listings, 5,376 two-bedroom, 5,660 three-bedroom, 2,451 four-bedroom, and 1,530 listings with five or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom listings slightly outnumber two-bedrooms, reflecting demand for beach-house configurations. Channel distribution is split between Airbnb (10,311 listings), both-platform (9,670), and VRBO (2,244).
The composite StaySTRA score is 62.99. The investability score of 89.01 is the second highest sub-score in this batch, reflecting the notably low typical home value of $158,737 relative to STR revenue potential. Rental demand scores at 58.49 and the revenue growth score is 60.71.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33% | $161 | $1,617 |
| Feb | 41% | $161 | $1,627 |
| Mar | 50% | $211 | $2,695 |
| Apr | 41% | $206 | $2,332 |
| May | 44% | $231 | $2,694 |
| Jun | 53% | $271 | $3,778 |
| Jul | 53% | $275 | $4,009 |
| Aug | 42% | $236 | $2,765 |
| Sep | 39% | $215 | $2,247 |
| Oct | 42% | $205 | $2,398 |
| Nov | 41% | $201 | $2,222 |
| Dec | 37% | $190 | $2,096 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Freeport
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 774 | 27,617 | ★ 4.71 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 238 | 8,722 | ★ 4.67 |
| 3 | FCR Partners, LP | 103 | 172 | ★ 4.68 |
| 4 | Neal’s Lodges | 97 | 170 | ★ 4.79 |
| 5 | 979 Vacation Property Services | 96 | 3,231 | ★ 4.62 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Freeport?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 7,144 |
| 2 bed | 5,376 |
| 3 bed | 5,660 |
| 4 bed | 2,451 |
| 5 bed | 1,530 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $281 |
| Luxury | $538 |
| Professionally Managed | $442 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $2,174 |
| Entire Place | $4,002 |
| House | $4,276 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 46.4% |
| vrbo | 10.1% |
| both | 43.5% |
Investment Analysis
Freeport presents one of the most accessible price-to-income entry points among Gulf Coast STR markets. The Zillow typical home value as of April 2026 was $158,737, among the lowest for a coastal STR market in Texas. Using the 2025 annual average revenue of approximately $2,652 per month (based on $210 ADR and 44.6% average 2025 occupancy), annualized 2025 revenue was approximately $31,824. That projects a gross rental yield of approximately 20.1% against the $158,737 typical home value, though investors should confirm this against actual acquisition costs, as typical home value reflects a broad market average, not a specific STR property.
April 2026 monthly average of $2,435 annualizes to approximately $29,219, but April is not a peak month. Houses outperform the all-listing average at $2,608.29 per month, entire-place listings at $2,513.14, and apartments at $1,679.38. The ADR premium by tier is significant: luxury-tier listings reached $442.86 per night in April, 118% above the all-listing average of $203.35. Professionally managed listings averaged $314.67 per night, 55% above the market average, indicating a substantial performance gap between managed and self-managed properties.
ADR has softened slightly: April 2026 ADR was $203.35 versus the 2025 annual average of $210, and 2024’s annual average was $218. Occupancy has been relatively flat, hovering in the 42-45% range annually since 2022. The low property values and Texas’s investor-friendly regulatory environment support the 89.01 investability score.
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ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
In April 2026, Freeport’s average booking lead time was 38.74 days and the average length of stay was 3.81 nights. The 39-day lead window is the shortest of the five markets processed in this batch, which is consistent with drive-market demand: Houston-area visitors tend to book Gulf Coast getaways on a shorter planning horizon than destination resort travelers.
The 3.81-night average stay is consistent with long-weekend beach and fishing trips. Operators who set three- or four-night minimum stays over peak weekends (Memorial Day, July 4th, fishing tournaments) can capture this demand while managing turnover costs. The shorter booking window also means operators should be prepared to fill last-minute gaps aggressively with dynamic pricing in the weeks before high-demand weekends.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Freeport, TX. As of this research, the City of Freeport does not have a dedicated STR ordinance, local permit requirement, owner-occupancy rule, or cap on annual rental nights. STRs operate under general zoning and the Texas state framework.
Texas has no statewide STR license requirement. Operators must register with the Texas Comptroller for a hotel tax permit and remit the 6% state Hotel Occupancy Tax. On top of the state 6%, the City of Freeport levies a 7% local hotel occupancy tax, for a combined HOT of approximately 13%. Hosts using direct bookings are responsible for collecting and remitting both portions. For marketplace bookings, Airbnb and VRBO began collecting and remitting the 6% Texas state HOT on hosts’ behalf since 2025; the local 7% portion responsibility should be confirmed with the city.
Enforcement at the city level is minimal given the absence of a registration program. Note that the nearby Village of Surfside Beach adopted a $200 per year STR registration fee in 2024, signaling a tightening trend in the broader Brazosport area. Verify current Freeport requirements directly with the city (979-233-3526) and Brazoria County before operating.
Market Comparison
Freeport’s April 2026 occupancy of 42.8% is below the approximate U.S. STR median of 55%, but April is not a peak month in this Gulf Coast market. The all-listing ADR of $203.35 is close to the national median of roughly $220, reflecting the premium attached to coastal Texas properties relative to their low purchase prices.
The property manager landscape is competitive and nationally concentrated. Evolve leads with 774 listings and 27,617 reviews at a 4.711 rating, the largest single operator in the Freeport-Brazosport market by a wide margin. Vacasa operates 238 listings at 4.665. FCR Partners, LP manages 103 listings at 4.684, Neal’s Lodges holds 97 listings at 4.794, and 979 Vacation Property Services operates 96 listings with 3,231 reviews at 4.619. Evolve and Vacasa together account for 1,012 listings, representing substantial national operator concentration in what is otherwise a fragmented drive-market.
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