Miami Gardens, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Miami-Dade County short-term rentals averaged $196 ADR, 51.3% occupancy and $2,834 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Miami Gardens, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Miami market area is 51%. average monthly revenue in the Miami market area is $2,834. average daily rate in the Miami market area is $196. the top operator in the Miami market area is Wehost with 505 listings. market score is 55/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Miami regional market, which includes Miami Gardens. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Miami Gardens.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Miami Gardens, Florida, using metrics for the Miami-Dade County STR market. The performance series is shared with other markets in the Miami-Dade County cluster, so every performance number below describes the Miami-Dade County STR market rather than Miami Gardens alone. Regulations, home values and visitor details are specific to Miami Gardens.
In September 2026 the Miami-Dade County STR market averaged a daily rate (ADR) of $196, occupancy of 51.3% and revenue of $2,834 per listing for the month. Against September 2025, occupancy rose 1.7% and ADR rose 10.2%, yet revenue per listing slipped 0.9%, so the rate and occupancy gains did not carry through to income in this series. September is also the seasonally weakest month, with a long-run September average of 52.4% occupancy and $172 ADR, so the latest reading should be judged against the full year. Summing the monthly seasonal averages gives annualized revenue of $41,771 per listing for the Miami-Dade County STR market.
Miami Gardens itself has 114,522 residents and draws event-driven demand. Hard Rock Stadium hosts the Miami Dolphins, the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Orange Bowl, the Miami Open and the F1 Miami Grand Prix, and it is a venue for matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest drew more than 41,000 attendees in 2024, and Calder Casino adds gaming traffic. No official standalone visitor count is published for the city, since tourism is tracked at the Miami-Dade County level by the Greater Miami CVB. Guests tend to be event-day attendees, sports fans, concertgoers and regional drive-in visitors, and many also stay in nearby Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach.
Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts, along with top operator names, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Miami Gardens, so this profile omits them. The typical home value in Miami Gardens is $475,297, which sets the entry cost for investors weighing the market.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 62% |
| Feb | 71% |
| Mar | 71% |
| Apr | 58% |
| May | 59% |
| Jun | 58% |
| Jul | 61% |
| Aug | 56% |
| Sep | 52% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 64% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Miami market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Miami market as a whole, which includes Miami Gardens, so these counts are not Miami Gardens-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wehost | 505 | 6,443 | ★ 4.30 |
| 2 | Nomada Residences | 363 | 9,346 | ★ 4.75 |
| 3 | Miami Vacation Rentals | 353 | 19,593 | ★ 4.75 |
| 4 | Roami | 345 | 9,005 | ★ 4.59 |
| 5 | Stay Sol | 224 | 1,837 | ★ 4.19 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Miami Gardens?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 59.6% |
| vrbo | 6% |
| both | 34.4% |
Home Value Trends (Miami Gardens)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals, meaning stays under 30 days, are permitted in Miami Gardens and are regulated at both the city and Miami-Dade County levels. Enforcement severity is rated moderate, and enforcement is driven by registration and complaints, with fines for operators who do not register.
Since January 2025 every vacation rental must register annually through the city’s Short Term Rentals portal, administered by Avenu, under Chapter 6, Article IV. City costs run about $500 for the permit plus a $150 inspection, roughly $650 per unit. All registrations expire September 30 and must be renewed each year or incur fines. Operators must also obtain a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Use, about $136 including inspection, and register for a county Tourist Tax account.
Occupancy is capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 more, up to 12, excluding children under 3. Rentals are allowed citywide but must follow operating rules: parking confined to the driveway, the City Noise Ordinance (Sec. 16-25), pool safety under Florida Statute 515.27, and guest screening against the sex-offender registry. Additional restrictions apply within 2,500 feet of a school.
The city does not require owner occupancy or a primary residence. The exception comes from Miami-Dade County code (Sec. 33-28): in Estate or Low Density Residential land-use categories, a responsible party must live on-site more than six months per year.
Miami-Dade levies 6% in combined transient and tourist taxes on stays of six months or less, on top of 6% Florida state sales tax, for an effective lodging tax of about 12%. Airbnb and VRBO collect some of these taxes automatically. Confirm current rules with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
Measured against its own seasonal record, the Miami-Dade County STR market looks soft in September 2026. Occupancy of 51.3% sits just below the long-run September average of 52.4%, while the $196 ADR is above the $172 September seasonal average. Entire homes average $207 and professionally managed listings average $218.
That reading is flattered by timing. September is the weakest month here. In the seasonal averages, occupancy reaches 71.3% in February and March, and March ADR is $255. Full years tell a steadier story: 2025 averaged 61.7% occupancy and a $240 ADR.
The luxury tier is the standout. At $421, its ADR is about 2.1 times the all-listings rate. Year over year, ADR growth of 10.2% is strong, but the 0.9% decline in revenue per listing shows that rate gains alone are not lifting income.
Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Miami Gardens, so this profile omits them. For buyers, the takeaway is that this market trades a softer shoulder season for a strong winter, with event demand around Hard Rock Stadium as the local differentiator.
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