Brockton, Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Market
Brockton, MA STRs averaged $221/night at 64.8% occupancy in April 2026, with no local permit requirement and a rental demand score of 87.0.
Quick Answer: Brockton, Massachusetts is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Boston market area is 72%. average monthly revenue in the Boston market area is $5,537. average daily rate in the Boston market area is $299. the top operator in the Boston market area is Blueground with 642 listings. market score is 53/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Boston regional market, which includes Brockton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Brockton.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Brockton is a mid-size city in Plymouth County, southeast Massachusetts, positioned 25 miles south of Boston. The market serves business travelers, Boston-area overflow visitors, and proximity tourism to Cape Cod. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $221 and occupancy of 64.8%, generating $143 in RevPAR. Year-over-year, occupancy held nearly flat (-0.2 percentage points) while ADR grew 1.1% and average monthly revenue grew 6.1%.
The listing mix is split between entire-place and private room rentals: 10,534 entire-place listings and 3,915 private rooms (the highest private-room share in this batch), plus 10 shared rooms. One-bedroom units dominate at 7,774 listings, reflecting the significant private-room and small-unit inventory. Channel distribution shows 9,350 listings on Airbnb only, 4,391 on both platforms, and 718 on VRBO only, indicating strong Airbnb dominance. The rental demand score of 87.0 out of 100 is above average, reflecting the Boston metro demand pull.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 65% |
| Apr | 65% |
| May | 68% |
| Jun | 72% |
| Jul | 75% |
| Aug | 75% |
| Sep | 72% |
| Oct | 74% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 53% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Boston market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Boston market as a whole, which includes Brockton, so these counts are not Brockton-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueground | 642 | 322 | ★ 4.16 |
| 2 | Evonify | 249 | 6,266 | ★ 4.59 |
| 3 | Club Quarters Hotels | 125 | 1,844 | ★ 4.70 |
| 4 | Compass Furnished Apartments | 121 | 155 | ★ 4.90 |
| 5 | Maverick Suites | 121 | 24,799 | ★ 4.60 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Brockton?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 64.7% |
| vrbo | 5% |
| both | 30.4% |
Home Value Trends (Brockton)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Brockton has no local STR ordinance or municipal permit requirement as of May 2026. Operators are governed entirely by Massachusetts state law under Chapter 64G. Requirements: register each rental property with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue via MassTaxConnect before first listing (free, produces a Room Occupancy Excise Registration Certificate), and collect and remit the combined room occupancy excise on all rentals of 31 days or fewer.
The combined tax rate is 11.7%: the state rate is 5.7% (5% statutory plus 0.7% surtax) and Brockton’s local option rate is 6.0%. Returns are due by the 20th of the month following the rental month. Operators must maintain at least $1 million in liability insurance. No owner-occupancy requirement, no maximum nights cap, no permit fee. Enforcement is rated minimal. Massachusetts Bill S.895 (proposed 5% additional excise on non-owner-occupied STRs) was pending as of the profile date but had not passed.
Market Comparison
Against national benchmarks of roughly 55% median occupancy and $220 median ADR, Brockton’s April 2026 occupancy of 64.8% is 10 percentage points above the national median, and the $221 ADR is nearly at the national baseline. The market is notable for its high occupancy relative to ADR, reflecting the volume-driven Boston metro demand pattern.
Blueground leads with 642 listings, 322 reviews, and a 4.16 average rating. Evonify ranks second with 249 listings and 6,266 reviews (4.59 rating). Club Quarters Hotels holds third with 125 listings and 1,844 reviews (4.70 rating). The top three operators manage 1,016 listings combined in a market of approximately 14,459 total listings. The total market score of 52.6 out of 100 reflects a balanced but not exceptional market: strong demand offset by higher home prices and modest revenue growth.
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