Overland Park, Kansas Short-Term Rental Market
Kansas City metro STR market averaged $186 ADR, 64.1% occupancy and $3,249 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Overland Park, Kansas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Kansas City market area is 64%. average monthly revenue in the Kansas City market area is $3,249. average daily rate in the Kansas City market area is $186. the top operator in the Kansas City market area is Karat Vacation Rental Management with 100 listings. market score is 94/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Kansas City regional market, which includes Overland Park. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Overland Park.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Performance figures on this page describe the Kansas City metro STR market, a data series shared across the Kansas City metro, including Overland Park. Overland Park sits in Johnson County, in the Kansas City metro, and is the second-largest city in Kansas with 202,893 residents. As of September 2026, the Kansas City metro STR market posted an average daily rate of $186, occupancy of 64.1% and average monthly revenue of $3,249 per listing. Multiplying rate by occupancy gives roughly $119 per available night. Year over year, occupancy rose 4.3%, ADR rose 27.3% and revenue rose 12.7%, which means most of the revenue gain came from price rather than additional booked nights. Annual revenue built from the twelve seasonal monthly averages totals $26,883. Demand is supported by visitor traffic. In 2024 Overland Park welcomed a record 5.1 million visitors who generated $964 million in direct spending, up 4.8% from the prior year. About 2.4 million of those visitors stayed overnight, and they accounted for $646 million of spending, including $198 million on lodging. The city has an award-winning convention center and more than 36 hotels, so business and event travel competes directly with short-term rentals for the same guests. Youth and amateur sports tourism is another stated growth area. Bedroom, channel, listing-type and operator data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Overland Park, so this profile omits it. Longer-term history shows a steady climb. Average monthly revenue in the Kansas City metro STR market was $1,527 in 2017, $2,892 in 2025 and $3,387 across the first nine months of 2026. Occupancy moved from 56.9% in 2017 to 64.2% in 2025, while ADR moved from $100 to $159 over the same span.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 56% |
| Mar | 63% |
| Apr | 60% |
| May | 65% |
| Jun | 69% |
| Jul | 69% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sep | 61% |
| Oct | 62% |
| Nov | 57% |
| Dec | 58% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Kansas City market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Kansas City market as a whole, which includes Overland Park, so these counts are not Overland Park-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karat Vacation Rental Management | 100 | 9,523 | ★ 4.72 |
| 2 | Cozy in KC | 93 | 10,800 | ★ 4.84 |
| 3 | OwlStays | 85 | 3,517 | ★ 4.54 |
| 4 | Short Term Rental Manager | 76 | 1,278 | ★ 4.84 |
| 5 | Evolve | 59 | 2,064 | ★ 4.60 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Overland Park?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 55.4% |
| vrbo | 4.7% |
| both | 40% |
Home Value Trends (Overland Park)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Overland Park allows short-term rentals and regulates them through its standard rental licensing and inspection program rather than a dedicated STR ordinance. Any property rented for fewer than 30 days needs a rental license, which you apply for through the city’s ePLACE portal. The license costs $120 per building and is renewed every two years, with a property-maintenance and exterior inspection once every two years. Properties must meet building, life-safety and nuisance standards, including working smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. Operators collect and remit a 9.0% transient guest tax, in addition to applicable state and local sales taxes on lodging. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, no cap on the number of STRs and no maximum-nights limit. Zoning applies citywide under the general rental licensing program, with no STR overlay. A 2022 nuisance-party ordinance added enforcement tools against disruptive parties and created liability for owners of repeat-offender properties. In March 2024 the city reviewed its rules and chose to keep the status quo, describing STRs as manageable while it continues to monitor the situation. Enforcement falls to community-services staff and police, with fines and possible license revocation for violations. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current requirements with the city before you buy or list.
Market Comparison
The Kansas City metro STR market earns its revenue through volume rather than premium rates. Occupancy of 64.1% in September 2026 points to steady demand. ADR is $186 across all listings, the entire-home ADR is $201 and the luxury tier reaches $382. Rate growth has been fast, with ADR up 27.3% year over year. Multiplying rate by occupancy gives about $119 per available night. Investors should underwrite carefully and rely on a steady guest base and booking volume rather than premium rates. Overland Park adds a business and convention draw, with more than 36 hotels, that supports midweek demand. Bedroom, channel and operator data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Overland Park, so this profile omits it.
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