Bradenton Beach, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
September 2026 Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market averaged $324 ADR, 43.2% occupancy and $3,942 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Bradenton Beach, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Sarasota market area is 43%. average monthly revenue in the Sarasota market area is $3,942. average daily rate in the Sarasota market area is $324. 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
This profile covers Bradenton Beach on the southern end of Anna Maria Island. The performance figures describe the Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market, a shared series that also covers neighboring Gulf Coast communities. The data runs through September 2026. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bradenton Beach, so this profile omits them.
In September 2026 the Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market posted an average daily rate of $324 and occupancy of 43.2%, producing average monthly revenue of $3,942 per listing. Entire-home listings averaged $330 per night. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 10.0%, ADR rose 13.1% and revenue rose 22.9%, so the gain came from both rate and demand rather than price alone.
September is the seasonal low, so these figures understate the full year. The regional seasonal pattern sums to $49,641 in annual revenue per listing, and the 2026 year to date (nine months) averages 64.2% occupancy, a $362 ADR and $6,115 in monthly revenue. For comparison, full year 2025 averaged 62.3% occupancy, a $319 ADR and $5,209 in monthly revenue.
Bradenton Beach is the southernmost city on Anna Maria Island, a 7-mile barrier island that draws roughly 4 million visitors a year to Manatee County. The city has 916 residents, so the visitor base is far larger than the local population. Guests lean toward beach, fishing and water sports trips, with an average party size of about 2.9 people and an average stay near 6 days, according to Manatee County Tourist Development Council data from June 2025. Peak demand runs from December through April. Coquina Beach and the Historic Bridge Street corridor anchor the draw. Typical home value is $638,162, and 66 homes were listed for sale at the September 30, 2026 snapshot.
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
Short-term rentals are permitted in Bradenton Beach, and enforcement severity is rated moderate. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts local governments from prohibiting vacation rentals or regulating the duration and frequency of stays unless an ordinance predating June 1, 2011 is in effect. No verified pre-2011 Bradenton Beach ordinance restricting STR duration was found. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap.
A permit is required, and it is a dual permit. Operators need a Florida DBPR Transient Public Lodging Establishment (TPLE) state license and a City of Bradenton Beach TPLE license under Chapter 59 of the Code of Ordinances. A city business tax receipt is also required. The permit cost is about $170 and renews annually. The city fee amount is set by commission resolution and was not published online at research time. The city-issued identification label must be posted on the exterior of the property at all times during rental.
Zoning allows transient public lodging as a permitted use subject to Chapter 59 licensing. Occupancy is capped at the lesser of 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, or 1 person per 100 square feet, with a hard ceiling of 12 persons. Parking must not exceed TPLE license limits, and existing structures must be upgraded to current codes when converted to transient use.
The total lodging tax is 13%. The Manatee County Tourist Development Tax rose from 5% to 6% effective January 1, 2025, after a November 5, 2024 voter referendum, and the 7% Florida state tax is added to it.
Market Comparison
The Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market shows a split result in September 2026. Occupancy of 43.2% reflects the late-summer low season, while ADR of $324 is up 13.1% from a year earlier.
The annual picture is stronger. Full year 2025 occupancy was 62.3% at a $319 ADR. The 2026 year to date reads 64.2% occupancy at a $362 ADR. In the peak months of February and March, occupancy reaches 84.1% and 83.8%.
The market’s weakness is concentration. Occupancy drops to 49.6% in August and 43.5% in September, so annual results depend on the winter and spring season. November has the lowest ADR of the year at $220.
Operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bradenton Beach, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing properties should look at the 13% lodging tax and the dual licensing requirement as the main local cost items.
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