Bradenton, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Bradenton's Gulf Coast STR market posted a $324 ADR, 43.2% occupancy and $3,942 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Bradenton, 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. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Bradenton.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Bradenton has a population of 59,368 and draws about 3.1 million visitors a year, a mix of beach tourists, retirees, snowbirds and sports visitors. Anna Maria Island beaches are the primary draw, supported by the Manatee River waterfront, LECOM Park (Pittsburgh Pirates spring training) and IMG Academy competitions. The typical home value in Bradenton is $351,538.
STR performance is tracked at a shared regional level, so every performance figure on this page describes the Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market, which includes Bradenton.
In September 2026 the Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market averaged an ADR of $324 and 43.2% occupancy, for average monthly revenue of $3,942. Against September 2025, occupancy is up 10.0%, ADR is up 13.1% and revenue is up 22.9%. September is also the seasonal low for the region, with a multi-year September average of 43.5% occupancy, so the low absolute level is largely seasonal. Entire places averaged $4,004 in monthly revenue and houses averaged $4,357, both above the all-listings figure.
The longer record shows steady growth in rates. Calendar 2025 averaged 62.3% occupancy, a $319 ADR and $5,209 in monthly revenue. The first nine months of 2026 average 64.2% occupancy, a $362 ADR and $6,115 in monthly revenue. In 2017 the region averaged 46.1% occupancy, a $186 ADR and $2,163 in monthly revenue, so the 2025 ADR was 71.5% higher than in 2017. Occupancy peaked at 69.1% in 2022 and has eased since, to 62.3% in 2025, while higher rates have kept revenue climbing.
Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bradenton, so this profile omits them.
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, so these counts are not Bradenton-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 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Bradenton?
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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)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Bradenton allows short-term rentals citywide, but every operator must hold a City of Bradenton Certificate of Registration under Ordinance 3093, adopted in February 2022. The initial certificate costs $250 with a $150 annual renewal. It is unit-specific and non-transferable, and it becomes non-renewable on a change of ownership, so buyers cannot assume a seller’s certificate carries over. Before issuance the property must pass a city safety inspection. The operator must also hold a Florida DBPR transient public lodging license, a Florida Department of Revenue sales tax certificate, an active Manatee County Tax Collector tourist tax account and a City of Bradenton Local Business Tax Receipt.
Guests pay a combined 13% transient tax: the 6% Manatee County Tourist Development Tax (raised from 5% effective January 1, 2025) plus 7% Florida sales and use tax. The county has no platform collection agreement, so the operator remits the 6% county portion directly.
There is no cap on annual rental nights, no owner-occupancy requirement and no primary-residence requirement. Occupancy is limited to two people per bedroom plus two additional people, or one person per 150 square feet, with a maximum of 12 guests per rental. A short-term rental is defined as lodging rented more than three times per year for less than 30 days. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
These rules apply inside city limits. Unincorporated Manatee County has no separate STR ordinance, though it has been studying a registry, and Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island is a separate jurisdiction with stricter rules. Confirm current requirements with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
The Sarasota-Bradenton Gulf Coast STR market is mixed in September 2026. Occupancy of 43.2% is low, but September is the seasonal low, so the monthly snapshot understates the year.
Over a full year the picture is stronger. Calendar 2025 averaged 62.3% occupancy and a $319 ADR. The first nine months of 2026 average 64.2% occupancy and a $362 ADR. Seasonal averages show occupancy at or above 55% in 10 of 12 months, with only August (49.6%) and September (43.5%) falling below.
The tradeoff is that this market earns its premium through rate rather than volume. Investors comparing it with higher-occupancy markets should weigh the strong winter peak and the August through November softness, and model a full year rather than a single month.
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