Newport, Oregon Short-Term Rental Market
Newport restricts new non-owner-occupied residential STR licenses, while September 2026 shows $300 ADR, 68.3% occupancy, $5,691 revenue.
Quick Answer: Newport, Oregon is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is 68%. average monthly revenue in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is $5,691. average daily rate in the Lincoln City/Newport market area is $300. 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 Newport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Newport.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers the Oregon Central Coast STR market in Lincoln County, a region that includes Newport. Performance figures below describe that regional market, while the regulations and home values apply to Newport itself. As of September 2026, the average daily rate was $300 and occupancy was 68.3%, producing average monthly revenue of $5,691 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 4.8%, ADR slipped 0.9%, and revenue grew 5.4%, so the gain came from more booked nights rather than higher rates. Entire-place rentals averaged $302 per night and earned $5,740 per month, while houses earned $6,308 and apartments $4,630. Calendar-year figures show a market that has recovered from a soft stretch. Occupancy peaked at 72.0% in 2021, slid to 57.7% in 2025, and stands at 62.5% for the first nine months of 2026. ADR climbed from $247 in 2023 to $288 in 2025 and $293 in 2026 to date. Average monthly revenue was $4,843 in 2025 and $5,268 in 2026 through September. Newport has a population of 10,833 and is anchored by the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Nye Beach, Yaquina Head Lighthouse and the Historic Bayfront, along with a working fishing economy known for Dungeness crab. Visitors are mostly regional drive-market travelers from the Portland metro and the Willamette Valley, plus Pacific Northwest road-trippers. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and top-operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Newport, so this profile omits them. Newport also has a restrictive permitting regime, covered in the regulatory section, which limits how many new residential properties can enter the market.
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 Newport, so these counts are not Newport-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 Newport?
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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 (Newport)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Newport restricts new short-term rental supply, so regulation should be the first thing an investor checks. Short-term rentals are permitted, but every property rented for 30 days or less must register as a Transient Guest Facility or Vacation Rental Dwelling under Newport Municipal Code Chapter 14.25, with an annual renewal. Applications are reviewed by the Zoning, Building, Collections and Fire departments. STRs are generally allowed only in tourist and commercial zones, and most residential zones are restricted. A standing moratorium bars issuance of new licenses for non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones unless the City Council changes or repeals it, and the city keeps a waitlist for residential-district permits. The moratorium remains in place as of the latest profile update. Enforcement is rated strict. Operators must collect Newport’s 12% city transient room tax plus Oregon’s 1.5% state transient lodging tax, about 13.5% combined, and Airbnb and Vrbo collect the state portion automatically. Lincoln County’s separate license caps and waitlists apply only to unincorporated areas, not inside Newport city limits, which is a common point of confusion. Lincoln County dropped its processing moratorium effective March 31, 2025 but lowered caps in two zones, and that does not affect Newport city limits. Confirm the current permit status of any property directly with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
The Oregon Central Coast market posted 68.3% occupancy and a $300 ADR in September 2026, and the luxury tier at $433 ADR sits about 44% above the all-listings rate. Seasonality is the main tradeoff. Even with strong summer results, January occupancy of 37.8% is less than half of August’s 80.7%, so annual performance depends on July and August. Year-over-year trends are healthy, with occupancy up 4.8% and revenue up 5.4%, though ADR is down 0.9%. Entry costs are significant, with a typical home value of $446,670 and a median list price of $511,333. The larger issue is access: Newport limits new non-owner-occupied licenses in residential zones, which restricts supply and may protect existing permitted operators. Top-operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Newport, so this profile omits them.
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