Westminster, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Westminster CO's Denver metro area STR market: $194.50 ADR, 72.0% occupancy, $4,045 monthly revenue in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Westminster, 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 279 listings. market score is 55/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Denver regional market, which includes Westminster. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Westminster.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Westminster is a city of 115,302 residents in Adams and Jefferson counties, about 15 minutes north of downtown Denver. StaySTRA tracks short-term rental performance for Westminster at a shared level for the Denver metro area. That group has five communities: Castle Rock, Conifer, Evergreen, Golden and Westminster. Every performance figure on this page describes the Denver metro area STR market, not Westminster alone. In August 2026 the Denver metro area STR market averaged an ADR of $194.50 at 72.01% occupancy. The average listing earned $4,045 for the month. Compared with August 2025, occupancy rose 0.6%, ADR rose 0.8% and monthly revenue rose 3.5%. August sits in the strong summer season, so these figures are above the annual norm. Entire-place listings averaged $4,518 for the month and houses averaged $4,427. Apartments averaged $3,271. Annual occupancy has eased from 71.79% in 2022 to 67.90% in 2025, while annual ADR rose from $161 to $167. In 2025 the area averaged 67.9% occupancy, a $167 ADR and $3,205 in monthly revenue. In 2024 it averaged 67.9% occupancy, a $170 ADR and $3,240 in monthly revenue. Westminster works largely as a Denver suburb and day-trip destination, not a standalone tourism market. The Butterfly Pavilion reports more than 500,000 visitors a year, and Standley Lake Regional Park draws anglers, boaters, hikers and birdwatchers. Listing counts, bedroom mix, booking channel mix and listing type mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Westminster, so this profile omits them. No citywide annual visitor count is published for Westminster.
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% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Westminster are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
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 Westminster, so these counts are not Westminster-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 279 | 10,450 | ★ 4.65 |
| 2 | Effortless Rental Group | 141 | 10,652 | ★ 4.74 |
| 3 | Atomic Vacation Rentals | 140 | 9,862 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | VacayPlay | 83 | 5,503 | ★ 4.42 |
| 5 | Homes with Hospitality LLC | 81 | 850 | ★ 4.94 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Westminster?
Revenue and nightly-rate breakdowns by bedroom count, property tier, and dwelling type for Westminster are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 58.9% |
| vrbo | 4.3% |
| both | 36.8% |
Home Value Trends (Westminster)
Typical home values, median sale prices, and the 10-year price trend for Westminster are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Booking Insights
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Westminster — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in residential dwellings citywide in Westminster, with a license. The City Council adopted the rules on May 22, 2023. Anyone offering lodging for fewer than 30 consecutive days in a residential dwelling must hold a city Short-Term Rental License. The initial application currently carries no registration fee, and the license expires after two years. Renewals cost $200 plus a processing fee, so the cycle is effectively biennial. No applicant may operate more than one licensed STR premise in the city at one time, which limits multi-property investors. Operators must also hold a city business and sales tax license. They must remit the city’s 7% accommodations tax on stays under 30 days, on top of state and county sales taxes. Homeowners must confirm that their HOA allows short-term rentals, since an HOA can ban them in specific neighborhoods. The published ordinance sets no maximum number of rental nights per year and no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. The city runs a 24/7 complaint line at 303-867-7363, and enforcement is rated moderate. Hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts fall outside the definition. Investors should confirm current fees and rules with the city because the program is new. The license rules cover a dwelling or any portion of one.
Market Comparison
A common benchmark for the US STR market is a median occupancy near 55% and a median ADR near $220. In August 2026 the Denver metro area ran at 72.01% occupancy, about 17 points above that benchmark. Its ADR of $194.50 was about $25 below it. The 2025 annual average was 67.9% occupancy and a $167 ADR. Occupancy is therefore the strength of this market, and rate is the gap. August 2026 ADR rose only 0.8% from a year earlier, while monthly revenue rose 3.5%. Property manager and operator data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Westminster, so this profile omits the top operators and their market share. Buyers who want a manager should ask for Westminster-specific performance history and license status before signing. Westminster limits each applicant to one licensed STR premise, a rule that shapes how investors can scale in this city. Revenue of $4,045 per listing in August shows the market earns well even with a rate below the benchmark.
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