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Virginia Beach, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Virginia Beach, Virginia Short-Term Rental Market

DMarket Score 55/100

Quick Answer: Virginia Beach, Virginia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 73%. average monthly revenue is $7,033. average daily rate is $388. the top operator is Village Realty with 351 listings. market score is 55/100 (grade D).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$7,033
↑ 2.2% YoY
73%
Occupancy
↑ 1.7% YoY
$388
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 1.8% YoY
82.9 days avg lead time5.1 avg length of stay

Market data reflects the Norfolk/VA Beach regional market, which includes Virginia Beach. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Virginia Beach.

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation67
Seasonality46
Investability69
Rental Demand50
Revenue Growth98

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Virginia Beach, Virginia
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan39%$145$1,720
Feb52%$145$1,759
Mar58%$164$2,277
Apr57%$194$2,705
May59%$246$3,391
Jun71%$335$5,724
Jul72%$324$5,883
Aug71%$315$5,657
Sep51%$232$3,154
Oct46%$184$2,311
Nov46%$172$2,024
Dec44%$166$2,024

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Virginia Beach

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Village Realty3511,976★ 4.38
2Vacasa2778,440★ 4.29
3Sojourn2623,757★ 4.53
4Brindley Beach Vacation & Sales234619★ 4.11
5Christian Taylor Vacations2001,552★ 4.57

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Virginia Beach?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed2,363
2 bed2,371
3 bed1,645
4 bed1,347
5 bed1,802

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$417
Luxury$696
Professionally Managed$504

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$4,697
Entire Place$7,516
House$8,503

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb39.4%
vrbo16.5%
both44%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Virginia Beach)

Typical Home Value
$432,734
Median Sale Price
$398,967
Days to Pending
21
Virginia Beach, VirginiaRev $7,033ADR $388Occ 73%Score D (55)

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Quick Facts: Virginia Beach

Active STRs
2,705
Avg Daily Rate
$380
Occupancy Rate
84%
Population
450,000
Annual Visitors
13,600,000

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