Ventnor City, New Jersey Short-Term Rental Market
Ventnor City's Jersey Shore STR market hit $443 ADR, 40.1% occupancy and $4,933 revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Ventnor City, New Jersey is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Atlantic City/Ocean City market area is 40%. average monthly revenue in the Atlantic City/Ocean City market area is $4,933. average daily rate in the Atlantic City/Ocean City market area is $443. the top operator in the Atlantic City/Ocean City market area is Long & Foster Vacations with 651 listings. market score is 49/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Atlantic City/Ocean City regional market, which includes Ventnor City. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Ventnor City.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Ventnor City is a beach town of about 9,265 residents on Absecon Island, just southwest of Atlantic City. Short-term rental performance here is measured at the level of the Jersey Shore STR market, a shared regional series. Every performance number on this page refers to that Jersey Shore market rather than to Ventnor City alone. In September 2026 the market averaged an average daily rate of $443, occupancy of 40.1% and monthly revenue of $4,933 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 10.4%, ADR is up 11.6% and revenue is up 12.3%, so all three measures moved higher together. Entire-place rentals averaged $449 per night in September 2026 and $4,979 in monthly revenue. Houses earned $5,902 per month and apartments earned $3,950, a gap of $1,952. The year to date picture is also stronger than recent history. Across the first nine months of 2026 the market averaged 48.0% occupancy, a $378 ADR and $4,863 in monthly revenue, against 44.1% occupancy, a $344 ADR and $4,101 for full-year 2025. Peak season is clearly summer, with the visitor base made up mostly of May through September beachgoers and second-home owners who choose Ventnor for its quieter, non-commercial boardwalk instead of the casino district next door. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and top-operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Ventnor City, so this profile omits them. Seasonal swings are large, which makes the annual picture more useful than any single month, and later sections break down the calendar and the revenue tiers.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 26% |
| Feb | 36% |
| Mar | 36% |
| Apr | 39% |
| May | 47% |
| Jun | 66% |
| Jul | 76% |
| Aug | 77% |
| Sep | 40% |
| Oct | 25% |
| Nov | 30% |
| Dec | 33% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Atlantic City/Ocean City market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Atlantic City/Ocean City market as a whole, which includes Ventnor City, so these counts are not Ventnor City-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long & Foster Vacations | 651 | 1,596 | ★ 4.42 |
| 2 | Experience Vacation Rentals | 240 | 1,201 | ★ 4.46 |
| 3 | Evolve | 201 | 5,688 | ★ 4.68 |
| 4 | Compass NJ – Laricks Team | 178 | 115 | ★ 4.88 |
| 5 | Tim Kerr Sotheby's International Realty | 154 | 267 | ★ 4.60 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Ventnor City?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 29.2% |
| vrbo | 26.9% |
| both | 44% |
Home Value Trends (Ventnor City)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Ventnor City allows short-term rentals, defined as stays of 1 to under 30 days, and they are permitted in residential zones citywide. Every owner must hold an annual Mercantile License from the City Clerk plus a current Certificate of Occupancy. Fees under the ordinance re-introduced in May 2023 are tiered by size: $500 for a studio or one-bedroom, $750 for a two-bedroom and $1,000 for three or more bedrooms. Licenses run January 1 through December 31 and renew annually, and units must be inspected within 30 days of application. Minimum stays scale with unit size: 1 night for studios and one-bedrooms, 2 nights for two-bedrooms and 5 nights for three or more bedrooms. Tenants must be 21 or older and present government-issued ID, and occupancy limits must be posted at the main entrance. Tenants must follow city noise, trash and parking rules. Non-resident owners must name a local Atlantic County agent who is available around the clock for access and emergencies. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no cap on rental nights per year. The city contracted Host Compliance (Granicus) to identify and monitor rentals, and enforcement is rated moderate. The occupancy tax is 11.63%, made up of 6.625% state sales tax and a 5% state occupancy fee, and New Jersey municipalities may add up to 3%. Confirm current rules with the City Clerk before buying.
Market Comparison
Within the Jersey Shore STR market, September 2026 occupancy was 40.1% at a $443 ADR, while August reached 76.7% occupancy at a $415 ADR. The off-season is the weak side: October at 25.5% and January at 26.3% sit far below the summer peak. Growth is solid, with revenue up 12.3% over September 2025, and 2026 year to date occupancy of 48.0% is above the 44.1% recorded for full-year 2025. Investors should therefore treat this as a summer-weighted coastal market where high summer rates and a strong 2026 trend offset a long, quiet off-season. Operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Ventnor City, so this profile omits them.
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