Aquasco, Maryland Short-Term Rental Market
Aquasco area STRs averaged $185/night at 69.2% occupancy in April 2026, serving a large DC-metro suburban market with 20,000+ active listings.
Quick Answer: Aquasco, Maryland is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 69%. average monthly revenue is $3,505. average daily rate is $185. the top operator is Blueground with 662 listings. market score is 50/100 (grade D).
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Aquasco is an unincorporated rural community in Prince George’s County, Maryland, bordering the Patuxent River southeast of Washington D.C. While the community itself is small (population approximately 913), the STR data for this area encompasses a broad swath of the Prince George’s County suburban and rural market stretching toward the DC metro, resulting in approximately 20,074 active listings.
As of April 2026, the market posted a $185 average daily rate, 69.2% occupancy, and $128.26 RevPAR. Revenue averaged $3,505/month. Year-over-year, occupancy is nearly flat (+0.19%), ADR is down 2.60%, and revenue is essentially unchanged (-0.01%). The market scored 49.93 overall, with seasonality (83.85) and rental demand (78.32) the strongest dimensions.
The listing mix is heavily private-room and urban-apartment oriented: 14,836 entire-place units (74% of supply), 5,170 private rooms (26%), and 68 shared rooms. This mix reflects the large urban/suburban component of the data region. Bedrooms skew heavily toward 1-bedroom (11,380 listings), followed by 2-bedroom (4,283), 3-bedroom (2,178), 4-bedroom (1,229), and 5-bedroom (911). Channel distribution is Airbnb-dominated: 13,456 Airbnb-only versus 970 VRBO-only, with 5,648 on both platforms.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | $118 | $1,791 |
| Feb | 59% | $118 | $1,810 |
| Mar | 70% | $143 | $2,663 |
| Apr | 67% | $150 | $2,777 |
| May | 70% | $148 | $2,806 |
| Jun | 75% | $149 | $2,947 |
| Jul | 72% | $138 | $2,712 |
| Aug | 66% | $138 | $2,544 |
| Sep | 66% | $136 | $2,451 |
| Oct | 69% | $146 | $2,784 |
| Nov | 60% | $135 | $2,277 |
| Dec | 58% | $130 | $2,152 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Aquasco
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| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueground | 662 | 296 | ★ 4.31 |
| 2 | WeHost | 360 | 6,355 | ★ 4.29 |
| 3 | Sojourn | 322 | 13,402 | ★ 4.75 |
| 4 | Global Luxury Suites | 231 | 2,918 | ★ 4.19 |
| 5 | Evolve | 222 | 5,049 | ★ 4.39 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Aquasco?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 11,380 |
| 2 bed | 4,283 |
| 3 bed | 2,178 |
| 4 bed | 1,229 |
| 5 bed | 911 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $222 |
| Luxury | $392 |
| Professionally Managed | $223 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $3,551 |
| Entire Place | $4,187 |
| House | $3,462 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 67% |
| vrbo | 4.8% |
| both | 28.1% |
Investment Analysis
Aquasco’s investment profile is shaped by two key constraints: Prince George’s County requires that all STRs be the operator’s primary residence, and typical home value data for this area is not published in the current dataset, making direct yield calculation unavailable.
What is available: monthly revenue averages $3,505 across all listing types, implying approximately $42,065 in gross annual revenue at current levels. Entire-place units significantly outperform the market average at $4,187/month. Apartments average $3,551/month — above the all-listing average, reflecting that much of this market’s inventory is urban apartment-based.
Luxury-tier properties command $392/night ADR versus $185 for all listings, a 112% premium. Professionally managed properties average $223/night, 20% above the market average. The primary-residence requirement means this is not a market for non-resident investors acquiring properties specifically for STR use; it is better suited for owner-operators renting out their primary home while traveling or renting rooms while present.
Revenue has grown steadily from $2,757 (2022 annual average) to $2,864 (2023) to $3,094 (2024) to $3,036 (2025). ADR rose from $148 (2022) to $166 (2025), showing consistent pricing gains even as occupancy held steady in the 64-68% range.
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ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Aquasco area guests book approximately 37 days in advance on average, with an average stay of 4.80 nights. The 37-day lead time is consistent with a suburban DC market where guests include government contractors, relocation travelers, and tourists booking within a 30-60 day planning window.
The 4.80-night average stay is above the national STR average and suggests a mix of weekly-extended stays from business travelers and weekend leisure trips of 3-5 nights. This length is conducive to monthly-rate strategies for operators willing to offer longer-term bookings at a modest discount — the high 69.2% occupancy rate suggests the market can absorb premium shorter stays without needing to discount for length.
For operators, the short lead time (37 days) combined with high base occupancy means last-minute demand is available at close to market rates. Setting pricing 30-60 days out for weekends and using dynamic tools to fill weekday gaps is the recommended approach in this type of consistently occupied urban-adjacent market.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Aquasco is an unincorporated community governed entirely by Prince George’s County, Maryland. All STR operators must obtain an annual Short-Term Rental License from the county Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) at $150/year, renewable annually.
The property must be the operator’s primary residence — proof of homestead tax credit is required. Owner-occupied rentals may operate up to 180 nights per calendar year. When the owner is absent during the stay, the cap drops to 90 nights. Guest occupancy is capped at 8 total with a maximum of 3 per bedroom.
Safety requirements include smoke and CO detectors in all bedrooms and hallways, a mounted fire extinguisher along an exit path, a posted evacuation floor plan, and two outdoor trash receptacles plus one recycling bin. Hosts must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and notify all immediate neighbors (and any HOA) before applying. A 90-day provisional license is issued at application while the county completes its review.
Tax obligations total approximately 13%: 7% Prince George’s County hotel tax plus 6% Maryland state sales tax, both applied to the listing price including cleaning fees for stays under 89 nights. Airbnb collects and remits these taxes automatically. In early 2025, the county launched a public online STR database to improve transparency and enforcement. Maryland SB 132 (2025) now requires STR platforms with 200+ bookings or $100,000+ in annual revenue to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes directly to the state Comptroller.
Market Comparison
Nationally, STR markets average approximately 55% occupancy and $220 ADR. The Aquasco area’s 69.2% occupancy significantly exceeds the national median, reflecting the strong year-round demand in the DC metro corridor. ADR at $185 is below the national average, consistent with a suburban/room-based market rather than a destination tourism market.
The market’s seasonality score of 83.85 and rental demand score of 78.32 are strong relative metrics. The overall score of 49.93 reflects moderate investability, constrained by the primary-residence requirement and modest ADR.
Blueground leads by listing count with 662 listings and 296 reviews at a 4.31 average rating. WeHost manages 360 listings with 6,355 reviews at a 4.29 rating. Sojourn holds 322 listings with 13,402 reviews at a 4.75 average rating — the highest-rated operator among the top 5, with a notably large review count suggesting high-volume, highly-rated operations. Together the top 3 operators account for 1,344 listings, roughly 7% of estimated active supply.
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