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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Chattanooga, Tennessee Short-Term Rental Market

AMarket Score 97/100

Quick Answer: Chattanooga, Tennessee is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 58%. average monthly revenue is $3,205. average daily rate is $194. the top operator is Evolve with 68 listings. market score is 97/100 (grade A).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$3,205
↑ 4.1% YoY
58%
Occupancy
↓ 0.1% YoY
$194
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 3% YoY
$113
RevPAR
↑ 2.9% YoY
41.9 days avg lead time3.5 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation69
Seasonality82
Investability90
Rental Demand88
Revenue Growth80

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Chattanooga, Tennessee
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan45%$137$1,830
Feb52%$144$1,901
Mar64%$162$2,895
Apr60%$157$2,586
May61%$160$2,639
Jun68%$170$3,111
Jul70%$166$3,222
Aug59%$155$2,654
Sep59%$160$2,525
Oct65%$165$3,079
Nov59%$165$2,653
Dec55%$158$2,482

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Chattanooga

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

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Evolve684,200★ 4.79
2Unique Stays615,633★ 4.65
3Timberroot Rustic Retreats5311,084★ 4.84
4iTrip Vacations531,997★ 4.92
5River City Vacation Rentals524,170★ 4.86

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Chattanooga?

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

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed1,076
2 bed739
3 bed651
4 bed242
5 bed130

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$201
Luxury$337
Professionally Managed$233

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$2,575
Entire Place$3,335
House$3,432

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb47.6%
vrbo5%
both47.4%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Chattanooga)

Typical Home Value
$322,291
Median Sale Price
$313,317
Days to Pending
22
Chattanooga, TennesseeRev $3,205ADR $194Occ 58%Score A (97)

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Quick Facts: Chattanooga

Active STRs
1,536
Avg Daily Rate
$171
Occupancy Rate
70%
Population
181,099
Annual Visitors
1,000,000

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