Broomfield, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Broomfield, CO STRs averaged $156/night at 66.7% occupancy in April 2026, but only primary-residence properties may legally operate as STRs.
Quick Answer: Broomfield, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Denver market area is 78%. average monthly revenue in the Denver market area is $4,298. average daily rate in the Denver market area is $202. the top operator in the Denver market area is Evolve with 276 listings. market score is 55/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Denver regional market, which includes Broomfield. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Broomfield.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Broomfield, Colorado is a suburban city-county on the US-36 tech corridor between Denver and Boulder, drawing business travelers, event attendees, and Front Range visitors rather than traditional leisure tourists. The 1stBank Center event venue, Omni Interlocken Resort, and proximity to both cities generate consistent STR demand. As of April 2026, the market reported an average daily rate of $156.20 and occupancy of 66.7%, producing a RevPAR of $104.20. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 1.02 percentage points, ADR declined 2.21%, and revenue was essentially flat (down 0.06%). Despite near-term softness, occupancy at 66.7% is well above the U.S. STR median.
Important regulatory context: Broomfield limits STRs to the owner’s principal residence. Non-owner-occupied investment properties cannot legally operate as STRs under Broomfield Municipal Code Chapter 5-39. Investors considering this market should review the regulatory summary carefully.
The listing pool totals approximately 13,183 channel-distribution relationships: 7,757 on Airbnb, 561 on VRBO, and 4,865 on both. Entire-place listings account for 10,946 units (83.0%), private rooms for 2,151 (16.3%), and shared rooms 86. The private-room share (16.3%) is notably higher than in the other markets in this batch, consistent with a principal-residence-hosting model. By bedroom count, 1-bedrooms lead at 5,675, followed by 2-bedrooms (3,278), 3-bedrooms (2,034), 4-bedrooms (1,294), and 5-bedroom-plus (877). The overall market score is 55.3 out of 100, with rental demand the strongest sub-score at 86.0.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 58% |
| Feb | 65% |
| Mar | 68% |
| Apr | 67% |
| May | 71% |
| Jun | 81% |
| Jul | 80% |
| Aug | 76% |
| Sep | 73% |
| Oct | 69% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 62% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Denver market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Denver market as a whole, which includes Broomfield, so these counts are not Broomfield-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 276 | 10,485 | ★ 4.65 |
| 2 | Atomic Vacation Rentals | 142 | 9,929 | ★ 4.84 |
| 3 | Effortless Rental Group | 137 | 10,713 | ★ 4.77 |
| 4 | VacayPlay | 83 | 5,410 | ★ 4.39 |
| 5 | Homes with Hospitality LLC | 81 | 853 | ★ 4.94 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 58.8% |
| vrbo | 4.3% |
| both | 36.9% |
Home Value Trends (Broomfield)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Broomfield’s STR regulations are among the most restrictive in this market group. Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) are legal only in the property owner’s principal residence. Renting a non-owner-occupied property as a short-term rental is prohibited and constitutes a misdemeanor under Broomfield Municipal Code Chapter 5-39. This is the central constraint for investors: a traditional buy-to-rent STR model is not legal in Broomfield.
Operators must obtain three licenses before advertising or renting: a Short Term Rental License ($100 non-refundable application fee, valid for 5 years), a Sales Tax License, and a Lodging Tax License. The owner must reside in the dwelling more than half the year. The property may not be advertised for rent more than 20 days in any single calendar month. All listings and marketing materials must display the license number, and hosts must provide guests an official Renter’s Guide.
Applicable taxes on stays of 29 nights or fewer: 4.15% Broomfield sales tax plus 1.5% lodging (lodger’s) tax, plus applicable state taxes. Enforcement is strict: the city operates a code-complaint process and non-compliance can result in license revocation in addition to misdemeanor penalties.
The framework was established under Ordinance 2072 and BMC Chapter 5-39. License guidance was last updated by the city in February 2023; no major rule changes have been identified since.
Market Comparison
Broomfield’s 66.7% occupancy is well above the U.S. STR median of approximately 55%, placing it among the higher-occupancy markets in this batch. The ADR of $156.20 is below the U.S. median of approximately $220, reflecting the suburban market’s reliance on value-positioned short stays rather than premium leisure pricing. The RevPAR of $104.20 reflects the combination of above-median occupancy and below-median rate.
The professional management landscape is led by Evolve with 276 listings and 10,485 reviews at a 4.65 average rating. Atomic Vacation Rentals operates 142 listings with a standout 4.84 rating across 9,929 reviews. Effortless Rental Group manages 137 listings at 4.77 across 10,713 reviews. Homes with Hospitality LLC holds 81 listings with the highest rating among the top five at 4.94. The rental demand sub-score of 86.0 is the highest in this market batch, confirming strong underlying guest demand despite the regulatory constraints on the investor pool.
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