Bradenton Beach, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Bradenton Beach STRs averaged $396/night at 62.5% occupancy in April 2026, on Anna Maria Island with a peak February-March season reaching 84% occupancy.
Quick Answer: Bradenton Beach, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Sarasota market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Sarasota market area is $7,241. average daily rate in the Sarasota market area is $406. the top operator in the Sarasota market area is AMI Locals with 517 listings. market score is 65/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Sarasota regional market, which includes Bradenton Beach. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Bradenton Beach.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Bradenton Beach occupies the southern end of Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, drawing beach tourism from the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro and national visitors seeking Gulf Coast white sand beaches. As of April 2026, the average daily rate is $396, occupancy is 62.5%, and RevPAR is $247. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 4.8 percentage points while ADR rose 6.6%, producing a net revenue gain of 7.0% versus April 2025.
Bradenton Beach’s population of approximately 916 supports an intensely STR-focused economy: the city draws approximately 4 million annual visitors. The city permits STRs island-wide and does not impose an owner-occupancy or minimum-stay requirement.
Operators must hold two permits: a Florida DBPR Transient Public Lodging Establishment (TPLE) license and a City of Bradenton Beach TPLE license under Chapter 59 of the city code. An exterior identification label issued by the city must be posted on the property at all times during rental activity.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 66% |
| Feb | 84% |
| Mar | 84% |
| Apr | 61% |
| May | 59% |
| Jun | 69% |
| Jul | 68% |
| Aug | 50% |
| Sep | 43% |
| Oct | 55% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 59% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Sarasota market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Sarasota market as a whole, which includes Bradenton Beach, so these counts are not Bradenton Beach-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMI Locals | 517 | 14,805 | ★ 4.71 |
| 2 | SKLRP And LKV | 424 | 4,618 | ★ 4.71 |
| 3 | Evolve | 342 | 10,676 | ★ 4.71 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 298 | 10,778 | ★ 4.50 |
| 5 | RVA Resort Vacations | 212 | 7,775 | ★ 4.50 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 23.5% |
| vrbo | 15.3% |
| both | 61.2% |
Home Value Trends (Bradenton Beach)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Bradenton Beach permits short-term rentals island-wide under Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) and its own city code. Operators must hold two permits: a Florida DBPR Transient Public Lodging Establishment (TPLE) license (single-unit fee approximately $170/year plus $50 application fee for new licensees) and a City of Bradenton Beach TPLE license under Chapter 59 of the city code. A city business tax receipt is also required. Contact the city at (941) 778-1005 ext. 227 for the current city fee schedule, which is set by commission resolution and was not published online at research time.
An exterior identification label issued by the city must be posted on the property exterior at all times during rental activity. The combined occupancy tax rate is 13%: Florida state sales tax at 6%, Manatee County TDT at 5%, and a Manatee County local option sales tax at 1%, plus a 1% infrastructure surtax. No owner-occupancy or minimum-stay requirement has been confirmed for Bradenton Beach. Enforcement is rated moderate.
Market Comparison
Bradenton Beach’s April 2026 ADR of $396 is approximately 80% above the US STR median of approximately $220, while occupancy at 62.5% is approximately 8 percentage points above the national median. RevPAR of $247 is the highest among Florida Gulf Coast markets in this batch.
AMI Locals leads the market with 517 listings and 14,805 reviews (4.71 average rating). SKLRP and LKV follows with 424 listings and 4,618 reviews (4.71 rating). Evolve holds 342 listings and 10,676 reviews (4.71 rating). Vacasa manages 298 listings (4.50 rating). RVA Resort Vacations rounds out the top five with 212 listings (4.50 rating).
The three top operators (AMI Locals, SKLRP, Evolve) each hold ratings of exactly 4.71, indicating remarkably consistent quality standards among the leading managers. AMI Locals’ 517-listing presence reflects deep Anna Maria Island specialization.
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