Syracuse, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Syracuse STRs averaged $226/night at 65.8% occupancy, with $4,052 monthly revenue in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Syracuse, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 53%. average monthly revenue is $2,821. average daily rate is $192. the top operator in Syracuse is JackSun Place with 63 listings. market score is 81/100 (grade B).
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Syracuse short-term rentals posted an average daily rate (ADR) of $226 and 65.8% occupancy in August 2026, the newest month in the data. Average monthly revenue per listing reached $4,052. Compared with August 2025, occupancy fell 6.2%, ADR rose 5.9%, and revenue rose 0.7%. Higher rates offset softer demand, so revenue held nearly flat. The city has 146,384 residents. Visit Syracuse reports roughly 10 million annual visitors across Onondaga County. Demand centers on the New York State Fair, Syracuse University athletics at the JMA Wireless Dome, Destiny USA, and outdoor recreation around Onondaga Lake. Other draws include the Erie Canal Museum and Onondaga Lake Park. Over the full data history, the busiest months are July and August, when occupancy averages 68.1% and 70.0%. January is the weakest month at 46.1%. Annual averages show the longer trend. Occupancy was 60.2% in 2021, 55.3% in 2025, and 57.2% across the first eight months of 2026. ADR climbed from $137 in 2021 to $160 in 2025 and $176 so far in 2026. The listing-type mix, bedroom mix, and top property managers for Syracuse are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Syracuse, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46% |
| Feb | 53% |
| Mar | 53% |
| Apr | 55% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 57% |
| Jul | 68% |
| Aug | 70% |
| Sep | 53% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 47% |
| Dec | 49% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Syracuse
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JackSun Place | 63 | 3,222 | ★ 4.42 |
| 2 | Dream Living | 31 | 347 | ★ 4.73 |
| 3 | Evolve | 26 | 521 | ★ 4.60 |
| 4 | Syracuse Fine Homes | 25 | 1,706 | ★ 4.89 |
| 5 | Copper Beech Commons | 14 | 1,703 | ★ 4.74 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Syracuse?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 67.1% |
| vrbo | 5.7% |
| both | 27.1% |
Home Value Trends (Syracuse)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Syracuse allows short-term rentals and has no cap on nights and no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. Owners of one- and two-unit residential rental properties must register with the Division of Code Enforcement and obtain a Rental Registry Certificate. The reported fee is $150. The certificate requires a code inspection, renewed roughly every three years or upon sale, and proof of insurance. Failure to register can bring civil penalties reported at around $100 per day and possible criminal charges. In September 2025, the Onondaga County Legislature expanded its 7% room occupancy tax to cover short-term rentals and set up a county short-term rental registry. Booking platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO generally collect and remit this tax. Owners who rent outside platforms must collect and remit it themselves. The county expects about $1 million in new yearly revenue and signaled the policy may be revisited in 2026 based on registry data. New York State also runs a statewide short-term rental registration program. Syracuse has no stand-alone STR zoning ordinance, and enforcement severity is rated moderate. Owners should confirm the current fee, renewal terms, and registry steps before listing, because the county signaled changes. Confirm property-specific zoning with the Division of Code Enforcement at 315-448-8695.
Market Comparison
Syracuse compares well with national STR norms in peak season and trails them over a full year. A common benchmark is about 55% occupancy and a $220 ADR. August 2026 occupancy of 65.8% is above that mark, and the $226 ADR is slightly above it. The 2025 annual averages tell a different story. Occupancy was 55.3%, level with the benchmark, and ADR was $160, well below $220. Syracuse is a lower-rate, lower-cost market, which is why the gross yield of about 11.1% on a $225,918 typical home value stands out. The listing-type mix, channel mix, and top property managers for Syracuse are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for the city, so this profile omits them. Syracuse trails the benchmark on rate for most of the year, so occupancy and event timing matter more than ADR for the annual result. Investors should compare any specific property against the all-listings figures, then against the professionally managed tier at $250 ADR.
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