Short-Term Rental vs. Long-Term Rental. Which Strategy Earns More in the Markets That Actually Matter in 2026
StaySTRA data shows the income gap between STR and LTR in 8 U.S. markets. In Austin, STR nets just 13%…
<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:318">Want to know what's happening in the world of short-term rentals? We dig into the numbers and trends to give you the real picture. How many rentals are out there? Are they making money? What are the busy times of the year? This is about looking beyond the hype and understanding the facts that shape our neighborhoods.</p> <p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:223">Are short-term rental markets booming everywhere? Or are things slowing down in some places? What kind of rentals are doing the best? We look at the data to find out what's really going on and what it means for communities.</p>
96 articles
StaySTRA data shows the income gap between STR and LTR in 8 U.S. markets. In Austin, STR nets just 13%…
StaySTRA data shows Lake Placid leads Adirondacks submarkets at $389 ADR with estimated $52,000 annual gross. Lake George averages $44,676…
A data-driven look at the Poconos short-term rental market in Monroe County, PA. StaySTRA data on ADR, occupancy, seasonal revenue,…
Stowe, Vermont STRs generated an estimated $73,000 in annual gross revenue per active listing in 2025, backed by a rare…
Which VRBO markets deliver the strongest returns for STR investors in 2026? StaySTRA data ranks 15 whole-home leisure markets by…
StaySTRA data tracks the White Mountains NH STR market across Carroll and Grafton counties: $237 ADR, 44% average annual occupancy,…
StaySTRA data for Sonoma County wine country shows median ADRs between $572 and $753, some of the highest in California.…
StaySTRA data shows Door County Wisconsin sub-markets reaching 97% occupancy in July, with Sister Bay generating an estimated $68,664 in…
StaySTRA data ranks the best U.S. states for short-term rental investment in 2026, scored by revenue potential, regulatory environment, and…
StaySTRA data shows Denver's 3,760 active STR listings generating a 212 dollar average daily rate with 54 percent annual occupancy.…