Satellite Beach, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Satellite Beach requires 30-day minimum stays; Space Coast September 2026 shows $183 ADR, 50.5% occupancy, $2,638 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Satellite 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 Satellite Beach. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Satellite Beach.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Satellite Beach is a residential barrier-island city of 11,394 residents in Brevard County on Florida’s Space Coast, between Cocoa Beach and Melbourne. The performance figures on this page describe the Space Coast STR market, a Brevard County region that includes Satellite Beach. They are regional benchmarks, not results for properties inside Satellite Beach city limits, where nightly and weekly rentals are not allowed (see the regulatory section). In September 2026 the Space Coast STR market averaged an ADR of $183 and occupancy of 50.5%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,638 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 9.8%, ADR rose 5.1%, and revenue rose 10.8%. Annualized revenue using the seasonal sum of monthly averages is $38,825. By property type, houses averaged $2,830 in September, entire places $2,757, and apartments $2,498. Calendar 2026 through September is running ahead of 2025: occupancy of 65.0% against 62.2%, ADR of $226 against $213, and monthly revenue of $4,032 against $3,707. September is also the seasonal low for the region, so the September readings understate the full-year pace. This data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Satellite Beach, so this profile omits bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts. Visitors come for the beaches, surfing, sea-turtle nesting habitat, and the nearby Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, plus rocket-launch viewing. Brevard County tourism generated about $4.6 billion in economic impact in 2023. Satellite Beach itself is quieter and less commercial than Cocoa Beach, and its rental demand leans toward monthly and seasonal stays because of the 30-day minimum. Investors should treat the Space Coast numbers as a view of nearby demand and confirm which rental strategy is legal at a specific address before buying.
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 Satellite 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 Satellite Beach, so these counts are not Satellite 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 Satellite 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 (Satellite Beach)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Satellite Beach is not a viable nightly or weekly short-term-rental market. Short rentals are governed by minimum-stay rules. Inside city limits, rentals east of SR A1A (the oceanfront side) require a minimum stay of about one month (30 days), and properties west of A1A require a 60-day minimum. Adjacent unincorporated Brevard areas differ, with no minimum east of A1A subject to HOA rules and 90 days west. The city’s pre-2011 grandfathered ordinance remains in force, and Florida’s 2024 state action continues to preempt broad new local STR bans. Operators renting for six months or less must license the property as a transient public lodging establishment through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The fee is about $50 per unit, renewed annually, with a mandatory annual fire-safety inspection. Rentals of six months or less owe Brevard County’s 5% Tourist Development Tax plus Florida’s 7% state sales and use tax, about 12% combined. Effective October 1, 2025, the Brevard County Clerk of Court, rather than the Tax Collector, administers the tax under a July 22, 2025 county ordinance. Enforcement is rated moderate, with fines up to about $500 per violation and possible registration suspensions of 60 to 90 days. Condominium and association rules may add further limits. Verify the exact minimum-stay zoning and any HOA restrictions with the City of Satellite Beach Community Development department before purchasing.
Market Comparison
The Space Coast STR market in September 2026 ran at 50.5% occupancy and a $183 ADR. September is the weakest month of the year, though. Calendar 2026 through September averages 65.0% occupancy and a $226 ADR. The best months, February and March, reach 80.5% and 81.2% occupancy. Year-over-year momentum is strong, with revenue up 10.8%. The luxury tier runs at a $335 ADR. Compared with the rest of the Space Coast, Satellite Beach is a quieter residential town than Cocoa Beach, and its 30-day and 60-day minimums put it in a different regulatory category than areas that allow nightly stays. Top operator data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Satellite Beach, so this profile omits it. The practical comparison for investors is that regional nightly performance is healthy, but the legal strategy inside Satellite Beach is monthly and seasonal rental.
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