Hudson, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Hudson, NY STRs averaged $263/night at 43.0% occupancy in April 2026 across a highly regulated market.
Quick Answer: Hudson, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is 51%. average monthly revenue in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is $4,487. average daily rate in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is $335. the top operator in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is Evolve with 284 listings. market score is 75/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Lower Hudson Valley regional market, which includes Hudson. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hudson.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Hudson’s short-term rental market centers on the city’s reputation as a weekend destination for New York City visitors seeking antiques, galleries, and Hudson Valley scenery. The market recorded an average daily rate of $263 in April 2026 against 43.0% occupancy, producing a RevPAR of $113. Year-over-year, ADR rose 4.8% while occupancy slipped 3.3%, resulting in a modest 2.9% revenue gain.
The market leans heavily toward entire-place listings, which account for 12,455 of roughly 13,944 total active listings tracked across channels. Private rooms add another 1,452 listings, and just 37 are shared rooms. On the bedroom side, 1-bedroom units lead with 4,458 listings, followed by 3-bedroom (3,345), 2-bedroom (2,805), 4-bedroom (1,921), and 5-bedroom (1,388).
Channel distribution shows strong Airbnb dominance: 7,684 listings are Airbnb-only, 655 are VRBO-only, and 5,605 appear on both platforms. The market’s investability score of 85.8 out of 100 reflects strong underlying demand fundamentals, though a rental demand score of 50.1 and strict local regulations moderate the outlook. Hudson’s 60-day annual rental cap is one of the most restrictive in the Hudson Valley region.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 38% |
| Feb | 46% |
| Mar | 39% |
| Apr | 48% |
| May | 51% |
| Jun | 53% |
| Jul | 60% |
| Aug | 62% |
| Sep | 48% |
| Oct | 52% |
| Nov | 44% |
| Dec | 46% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lower Hudson Valley market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lower Hudson Valley market as a whole, which includes Hudson, so these counts are not Hudson-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 284 | 10,524 | ★ 4.64 |
| 2 | Red Cottage | 151 | 3,895 | ★ 4.88 |
| 3 | Home Sweet Hudson | 65 | 3,085 | ★ 4.74 |
| 4 | The Upstate Place Team | 47 | 2,096 | ★ 4.89 |
| 5 | AvantStay | 38 | 901 | ★ 4.57 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Hudson?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 55.1% |
| vrbo | 4.7% |
| both | 40.2% |
Home Value Trends (Hudson)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Hudson operates a formal STR registration system under Local Law No. 7 of 2020, codified in City Code Chapters 275 and 275-40.2. All operators must register annually with the City Treasurer between March 1 and March 31 each year through an online portal (LocalGov). The base permit fee is $100 per address plus $25 per room.
Three permit classes exist. STR-F covers whole-dwelling rentals capped at approximately 1% of city housing stock (roughly 106 permits total), available only in high-density zones. STR-RO covers owner-occupied homes or rooms citywide with no cap, but requires the owner to reside at the property at least 50 days per calendar year. STR-L covers whole-unit rentals under 30 days per year.
Key restrictions: rentals are capped at 60 days per calendar year, with no single stay exceeding 29 consecutive days. A resident with majority equity may operate up to three STR units on a single parcel where they reside. Units above the second floor require a notarized fire safety compliance statement.
Hudson’s city lodging tax is 5% on rent plus ancillary charges such as cleaning and linens, effective March 1, 2025 (increased from 4%). Returns are filed quarterly. New York State’s statewide STR registry also took effect in March 2025, adding a second registration layer. Enforcement severity is rated high: a dedicated compliance inspector monitors listings, and fines range from $1,000 to $7,500 with potential permit revocation.
Market Comparison
Hudson’s $263 ADR sits meaningfully above the US STR median of approximately $220, reflecting the market’s affluent visitor base and high property values. At 43.0% occupancy, Hudson trails the US median of approximately 55%, largely due to the 60-day annual cap constraining operator availability and the city’s strict resident-occupancy requirements limiting supply.
The market’s investability score of 85.8 is high, driven by above-median ADR and revenue growth of 74.2 out of 100. Rental demand scores lower at 50.1, consistent with a boutique market with regulatory-constrained supply.
On the operator side, Evolve leads the Hudson market with 284 listings and 10,524 reviews at a 4.64 average rating. Red Cottage holds 151 listings with a higher 4.88 rating and 3,895 reviews. Home Sweet Hudson manages 65 listings with 3,085 reviews and a 4.74 rating. The Upstate Place Team (47 listings, 4.89 rating) and AvantStay (38 listings, 4.57 rating) round out the top five. These five operators collectively manage 585 listings, representing a meaningful share of the professionally managed segment in a market of this size.
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