Depoe Bay, Oregon Short-Term Rental Market
Depoe Bay restricts residential short-term rentals; Central Oregon Coast ADR $249, 59.0% occupancy, $4,212 monthly revenue in October 2026
Quick Answer: Depoe Bay, Oregon is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is $4,212. average daily rate in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is $249. the top operator in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is Meredith Lodging with 429 listings. market score is 61/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Lincoln City/Newport regional market, which includes Depoe Bay. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Depoe Bay.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Depoe Bay is a small Oregon Coast town of 1,515 residents on U.S. Route 101, known for whale watching and its small historic harbor. Short-term rental rules here are strict, and residential dwellings are being phased out, so the performance figures below describe the surrounding market rather than a promise of what a Depoe Bay property can legally do. The metrics in this report cover the Central Oregon Coast STR market, and every performance number should be read at that regional level. As of October 2026, the Central Oregon Coast STR market posted an average daily rate of $249 and occupancy of 59.0%, producing average monthly revenue of $4,212 per listing. Compared with October 2025, occupancy rose 4.8%, ADR slipped 1.0%, and revenue grew 0.4%, so higher bookings are roughly offsetting softer pricing. Across the Central Oregon Coast area, the rollups count 2,891 listings in total. Entire places account for 2,832 of them and private rooms for 59, which means guests overwhelmingly book whole units. By bedroom count, the area shows 813 one-bedroom listings, 760 two-bedroom, 792 three-bedroom, 346 four-bedroom, and 174 five-bedroom, a fairly even spread from one to three bedrooms with a smaller group of larger homes. On distribution, the area has 527 listings on Airbnb only, 391 on Vrbo only, and 1,973 listed on both platforms, so dual listing is the norm. The regional market score is 61.06 overall, with rental demand at 96.58 and investability at 82.45, while revenue growth scores 43.99 and seasonality 50.21. Demand is strong, but growth and seasonal evenness are weaker. Annual revenue summed across the seasonal curve is $48,682 per listing for the region.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 38% |
| Feb | 47% |
| Mar | 58% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 60% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 80% |
| Aug | 81% |
| Sep | 66% |
| Oct | 56% |
| Nov | 48% |
| Dec | 40% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lincoln City/Newport market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lincoln City/Newport market as a whole, which includes Depoe Bay, so these counts are not Depoe Bay-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meredith Lodging | 429 | 32,316 | ★ 4.52 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 418 | 50,145 | ★ 4.37 |
| 3 | Casago | 195 | 6,473 | ★ 4.27 |
| 4 | Sweet Homes | 116 | 10,064 | ★ 4.73 |
| 5 | Oregon Beach Vacations | 112 | 9,614 | ★ 4.38 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Depoe Bay?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 18.2% |
| vrbo | 13.5% |
| both | 68.2% |
Home Value Trends (Depoe Bay)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Depoe Bay is one of the more restrictive Oregon Coast markets for short-term rentals, and enforcement is rated strict. Short-term rentals are permitted in principle, but residential dwellings fall under the city’s amortization framework in Ordinance 234 and municipal code section 152.070, which restricts or phases out residential short-term rentals. Rentals are generally allowed only in specific commercial tourist zones, plus one newer master-planned community that allows vacation rental use outright. New whole-home vacation rentals in residential zones are generally not allowed, so investors should treat residential-zone rentals as effectively closed. A permit is required: operators must register as a transient occupancy business and hold a city business license. The occupancy tax is 12%, raised from 9.5% effective January 1, 2022, and online travel companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo must hold a city business license and remit the tax on units they rent. Reported occupancy standards limit guests to roughly two persons per bedroom plus two additional per property. The city regulates separately from Lincoln County, whose tightened license caps from 2023 do not apply inside Depoe Bay city limits. Permit fees and renewal cadence were not published online. Before buying, confirm zoning and any existing registration with the Depoe Bay planning department and City Hall. Other towns in the regional performance data set their own rules.
Market Comparison
The Central Oregon Coast STR market posted 59.0% occupancy and a $249 ADR in October 2026. Occupancy is up 4.8% year over year while ADR is down 1.0%, so the market is gaining volume rather than price. The region’s average monthly revenue of $4,212 and its August peak above 80% occupancy show strong summer demand, though January occupancy is 37.8%. The regional market score of 61.06 reflects very high rental demand at 96.58, solid investability at 82.45, and weaker revenue growth at 43.99. For buyers, the comparison cuts two ways. The regional market is healthy, but Depoe Bay itself restricts residential rentals, which limits new supply and makes any properly permitted unit harder to find. Anyone comparing Depoe Bay with nearby coast towns should check each city’s rules, since regulations differ even where performance data is shared.
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