Littleton, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Littleton closes new investor STR licenses, while Denver metro September 2026 shows $186 ADR, 70.5% occupancy, $3,661 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Littleton, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Denver market area is 70%. average monthly revenue in the Denver market area is $3,661. average daily rate in the Denver market area is $186. 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 Littleton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Littleton.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Littleton, Colorado using data through September 2026. Performance figures describe the Denver metro STR market, which includes Littleton. Littleton does not have a separate published performance series, so every revenue, rate, and occupancy number below is a metro-level reading. In September 2026 the Denver metro STR market posted an average daily rate of $186, occupancy of 70.5%, and average monthly revenue of $3,661 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 0.9%, ADR rose 2.3%, and revenue rose 4.2%, so the gain came mostly from rate rather than from filling more nights. Entire homes earned an ADR of $205 and average revenue of $4,064 per month, while houses averaged $3,942 and apartments averaged $3,071. Year to date, 2026 is running at 69.8% occupancy, a $174 ADR, and $3,385 in monthly revenue across nine months, ahead of the full 2025 figures of 67.9%, $167, and $3,206. The peak year for occupancy in the record was 2021 at 74.2%, and occupancy has since eased while the annual ADR has climbed from $144 in 2021 to $174 this year. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Littleton, so this profile omits them. Littleton itself has about 44,451 residents and is a historic suburb of Denver, drawing regional day-trippers and metro-Denver leisure visitors rather than large-scale destination tourism. Its Historic Downtown on Main Street, Hudson Gardens, the Littleton Museum, and South Platte Park are the main draws, and light rail supports car-light visits. Investors should read the metro numbers alongside Littleton’s licensing rules, which restrict who can operate a new rental.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 58% |
| Feb | 65% |
| Mar | 68% |
| Apr | 67% |
| May | 71% |
| Jun | 81% |
| Jul | 80% |
| Aug | 75% |
| 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 Littleton, so these counts are not Littleton-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 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Littleton?
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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 (Littleton)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Littleton restricts who can run a new short-term rental. Any stay under 30 days requires a city Short-Term Rental License under Chapter 23 of the City Code, and the framework stems from Ordinance 41, Series 2020. The license costs about $200 and renews annually. Applicants need proof of ownership, fire, hazard, and liability insurance, and zoning compliance. Short-term rentals are permitted, but only in zones where the use is allowed. The city has two license classes, owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied. Every new license is reserved for an owner-occupied primary residence. New non-owner-occupied investment licenses are no longer issued. Existing non-owner-occupied licenses can be renewed, but if one is revoked or expires it cannot be replaced, so the pool of investment rentals is frozen and shrinking. Stays are capped at 1 to 28 days. Occupancy is limited to roughly two guests per bedroom with a maximum near eight, and about one parking space per bedroom is required. Enforcement is rated strict, and operating without a license risks fines and revocation. A 5% lodgers’ tax applies to stays under 30 nights, alongside a 3% city sales tax, and Airbnb collects them. Overall the regime is restrictive for out-of-area investors but workable for residents renting their own home. Confirm current fees, occupancy formulas, and license availability with the City of Littleton Community Development and Finance departments before purchasing.
Market Comparison
The Denver metro STR market posted 70.5% occupancy and a $186 ADR in September 2026, with entire homes at $205 and luxury listings at $337. Year-over-year movement is positive, with occupancy up 0.9%, ADR up 2.3%, and revenue up 4.2%. For investors, the metro’s occupancy cushion matters, because a property that fills most nights is less exposed to a slow month than one that depends on a high rate. Littleton adds a regulatory layer that metro figures do not capture, since new licenses go only to owner-occupied primary residences. Top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Littleton, so this profile omits them.
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