Byron, Georgia Short-Term Rental Market
Byron, GA STRs averaged $175/night at 50.4% occupancy in April 2026, with an investability score of 95.7 and no local STR ordinance.
Quick Answer: Byron, Georgia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Georgia Area market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Georgia Area market area is $3,064. average daily rate in the Georgia Area market area is $202. the top operator in the Georgia Area market area is Evolve with 315 listings. market score is 77/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Georgia Area regional market, which includes Byron. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Byron.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Byron is a small city in Peach County, central Georgia, positioned along I-75 between Macon and Perry. The area draws leisure and transient visitors, with easy access to Atlanta (90 miles north) and Savannah. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $175 and occupancy of 50.4%, generating $88 in RevPAR. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 8.6 percentage points while ADR rose 3.6% and average monthly revenue fell 4.8%, reflecting a notable volume decline.
The listing mix is primarily entire-place rentals: 8,379 entire-place listings versus 1,086 private rooms and 5 shared rooms. One-bedroom units lead at 2,841 listings, followed by three-bedroom (2,710), two-bedroom (2,194), four-bedroom (1,174), and five-bedroom-plus (547). Channel distribution shows 5,047 listings on Airbnb only, 3,784 on both platforms, and 639 on VRBO only, indicating Airbnb dominance. The investability score of 95.7 out of 100 is exceptionally high, driven by low home prices and absence of local STR regulation.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 43% |
| Feb | 53% |
| Mar | 56% |
| Apr | 54% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 59% |
| Jul | 60% |
| Aug | 51% |
| Sep | 51% |
| Oct | 54% |
| Nov | 52% |
| Dec | 48% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Georgia Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Georgia Area market as a whole, which includes Byron, so these counts are not Byron-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 315 | 10,767 | ★ 4.66 |
| 2 | Orlando | 94 | 4,398 | ★ 4.70 |
| 3 | Patriot Family Homes | 70 | 3,671 | ★ 4.31 |
| 4 | Pine Mountain Chalet | 51 | 456 | ★ 4.13 |
| 5 | River Town Rentals | 46 | 937 | ★ 4.70 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Byron?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 53.3% |
| vrbo | 6.7% |
| both | 40% |
Home Value Trends (Byron)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Byron, Georgia has no enacted short-term rental ordinance as of May 2026. Operators are subject to Georgia state framework only: a 4% Georgia state sales tax on stays of 89 nights or fewer, and a $5 per night Georgia Hotel-Motel Fee. No city permit, county permit, or registration is required. STRs are permitted wherever residential use is allowed under existing zoning.
No owner-occupancy requirement, no maximum nights cap, and no registration process exists at either the city or Peach County level. Enforcement is rated minimal. This regulatory environment is the primary driver of the 95.7 investability score. Operators booking through Airbnb or VRBO benefit from platform tax collection for the state sales tax component. The $5 per night state Hotel-Motel Fee may be collected and remitted by the platform or directly by the operator depending on the booking channel.
Market Comparison
Against national benchmarks of roughly 55% median occupancy and $220 median ADR, Byron’s April 2026 occupancy of 50.4% is below the national median by 4.6 percentage points, and the $175 ADR is well below the national baseline. The market’s strength is its investability (95.7 out of 100) driven by low home prices and no regulatory friction.
Evolve leads with 315 listings, 10,767 reviews, and a 4.66 average rating. Orlando ranks second with 94 listings and 4,398 reviews (4.70 rating). Patriot Family Homes holds third with 70 listings and 3,671 reviews (4.31 rating). The top three operators manage 479 listings combined in a market of approximately 9,470 total listings. The total market score of 77.0 out of 100 is above average overall, despite below-median ADR, driven primarily by the regulatory score (67.4) and above-average investability.
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