Bastrop, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Bastrop's Austin area STR market hit $220 ADR, 59.3% occupancy and $3,522 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Bastrop, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Austin market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Austin market area is $3,522. average daily rate in the Austin market area is $220. the top operator in the Austin market area is AvantStay with 358 listings. market score is 57/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Austin regional market, which includes Bastrop. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Bastrop.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Bastrop is a town of about 14,125 residents roughly 30 miles southeast of Austin. Short-term rental performance is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bastrop, so every performance figure on this page describes the Austin area Central Texas STR market, a region that includes Bastrop. In September 2026 the Austin area STR market posted an average daily rate (ADR) of $220, occupancy of 59.3% and average monthly revenue of $3,522 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 11.0%, ADR fell 4.3% and revenue rose 15.2%, so the revenue gain came from more booked nights rather than higher rates. Entire home listings averaged $242 per night and earned $3,809 per month, while houses earned $4,033 per month and apartments $2,592. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bastrop, so this profile omits them. Year to date through September, 2026 occupancy averages 59.7% with an ADR of $214 and monthly revenue of $3,533, compared with 56.3%, $216 and $3,409 for all of 2025. Local demand drivers include Bastrop State Park and the Lost Pines forest, Lake Bastrop, paddling on the Colorado River, the historic downtown and the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Visitors are mostly regional Central Texas weekenders and Austin overflow guests, with travelers passing through on Highways 71 and 130 adding some demand. Bastrop requires city registration of short-term rentals, which is covered in the regulatory section below.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 59% |
| Mar | 63% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 58% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 60% |
| Aug | 57% |
| Sep | 56% |
| Oct | 59% |
| Nov | 53% |
| Dec | 51% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Austin market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Austin market as a whole, which includes Bastrop, so these counts are not Bastrop-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AvantStay | 358 | 1,955 | ★ 4.79 |
| 2 | Landing, Inc. | 311 | 528 | ★ 4.29 |
| 3 | Hill Country Premier Lodging | 287 | 23,955 | ★ 4.62 |
| 4 | Landing | 272 | 53 | ★ 3.67 |
| 5 | Vacasa | 250 | 17,032 | ★ 4.70 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Bastrop?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 52.5% |
| vrbo | 6.6% |
| both | 40.9% |
Home Value Trends (Bastrop)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Bastrop, but properties inside city limits must be registered with the City. Council adopted the first STR registration ordinance on February 25, 2025, and it took full effect on April 26, 2025. Registration goes through the city’s MyGov portal, costs $25 and renews annually. It expires automatically when a property changes ownership, and new operators must register within 60 days of opening. Each separate structure must be registered individually, even when several units share one lot. Applicants provide owner and property information, a 24/7 local contact, proof of hotel occupancy tax payments, safety information such as fire alarms and evacuation plans, and rental platform details. Operators collect and remit the city’s 7% hotel occupancy tax, in addition to the 6% Texas state tax, for a combined rate of roughly 13% to 13.75% once the small county portion is included. STRs have owed the city tax since 2015, so the ordinance added registration and compliance checks rather than a new tax. There is no cap on nights per year, no owner occupancy requirement and no primary residence requirement, and no zoning district ban was identified in the available sources. Enforcement runs through code compliance, with fines of up to $500, and its severity is rated moderate. Only 14 owners had registered as of April 29, 2025. Rules for other towns in the region differ, so check local requirements before buying outside Bastrop city limits.
Market Comparison
The Austin area STR market that includes Bastrop posted September 2026 occupancy of 59.3%, and the year to date 2026 average of 59.7% is similar. The ADR is $220, and entire homes are at $242. Professionally managed listings are at $261 and luxury listings at $526. Year over year, occupancy rose 11.0% while ADR fell 4.3%, so the region is gaining bookings but not rate. Historically, occupancy peaked at 63.8% in 2021 and ADR peaked at $235 in 2022, so current figures are within the range of recent years. Revenue per listing of $3,533 per month in 2026 compares with $3,736 in 2021 and $3,409 in 2025. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bastrop, so this profile omits them. For investors, Bastrop offers rising occupancy plus a low cost registration regime.
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