Cocoa Beach, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Space Coast short-term rentals averaged $183 ADR, 50.5% occupancy and $2,638 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Cocoa Beach, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Melbourne/Titusville market area is 50%. average monthly revenue in the Melbourne/Titusville market area is $2,638. average daily rate in the Melbourne/Titusville market area is $183. the top operator in the Melbourne/Titusville market area is Happy Palm Stays with 408 listings. market score is 62/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Melbourne/Titusville regional market, which includes Cocoa Beach. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Cocoa Beach.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Cocoa Beach is a Brevard County beach town of 11,377 residents on Florida’s Space Coast. The performance figures on this page describe the Space Coast STR market, a Brevard County region that includes Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. In September 2026 the Space Coast STR market posted an average daily rate of $183, occupancy of 50.5% and average monthly revenue of $2,638 per listing. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy is up 9.8%, ADR is up 5.1% and revenue is up 10.8%. Entire-home listings averaged an ADR of $193, and average monthly revenue was $2,757 for entire places, $2,830 for houses and $2,498 for apartments. September is the seasonal low for the region, so these readings sit near the bottom of the annual range rather than at the average. The yearly record shows the trend more clearly. Average occupancy was 69.5% in 2022, 62.2% in 2025 and 65% across the first nine months of 2026, while ADR climbed from $200 in 2022 to $213 in 2025 and $226 in 2026 year to date. Monthly revenue averaged $4,032 in 2026 so far, compared with $3,707 for 2025. Demand is tied to beach tourism, surfing, Port Canaveral cruise traffic and rocket launch viewing near Kennedy Space Center. Brevard County drew roughly 3 million overnight room nights and $2.95 billion in visitor spending in 2023, and the Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral area accounted for about 33% of visitor stays. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Cocoa Beach, so this profile omits them. Buyers should read the numbers as a regional benchmark and confirm local comparables before underwriting a purchase.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 81% |
| Mar | 81% |
| Apr | 63% |
| May | 61% |
| Jun | 71% |
| Jul | 72% |
| Aug | 56% |
| Sep | 50% |
| Oct | 56% |
| Nov | 57% |
| Dec | 59% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Cocoa Beach are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Melbourne/Titusville market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Melbourne/Titusville market as a whole, which includes Cocoa Beach, so these counts are not Cocoa Beach-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Palm Stays | 408 | 13,709 | ★ 4.82 |
| 2 | Beachside Vacation Rentals | 284 | 8,885 | ★ 4.70 |
| 3 | Evolve | 111 | 5,255 | ★ 4.69 |
| 4 | Beachside VR | 65 | 1,862 | ★ 4.49 |
| 5 | Vacasa | 63 | 1,562 | ★ 4.32 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Cocoa Beach?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 34.6% |
| vrbo | 11.1% |
| both | 54.3% |
Home Value Trends (Cocoa Beach)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Cocoa Beach but strictly enforced under City Code Chapter 26.5, a vacation rental ordinance adopted in 2020 and amended in 2023 and 2025. Operators must register with the City of Cocoa Beach and renew annually, hold a Brevard County Business Tax Receipt, obtain a Florida DBPR vacation rental license, and register with the Florida Department of Revenue. The registration year runs October 1 through September 30. Since April 2025 the city charges a per-guest fee of about $219.45 per guest per year for detached homes and $146.30 per guest per year for condos. Occupancy is capped at the lesser of two occupants per bedroom plus two, or eight total. On-site vehicles are limited to four, and a local responsible party is required. Rentals are allowed in residential districts, including RS-1, subject to registration. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement, so non-resident investors can operate. Lodging taxes total about 12%, made up of a 5% Brevard County Tourist Development Tax and 7% Florida sales tax on stays of six months or less. Since October 1, 2025 the Brevard Clerk of Court collects the Tourist Development Tax in place of the Tax Collector. Fines for operating without valid registration start at $250 on the first day, rise to $500 per day, and reach up to $1,000 per day. Confirm current requirements with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
The Space Coast STR market ran at 50.5% occupancy and a $183 ADR in September 2026. September is the regional low, so the reading partly reflects the season. Longer-period figures look better. Across the first nine months of 2026 the market averaged 65% occupancy and a $226 ADR. Over 2025 the market averaged 62.2% occupancy and a $213 ADR. Luxury listings reach a $335 ADR. Two months, February at 80.5% and March at 81.2%, run above 80% occupancy. Investors should weigh a low September ADR against a 5.3 night average stay and a calendar with strong winter and summer demand. The market fits investors who accept a pronounced fall low in exchange for stronger performance across the rest of the year.
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