Bastrop, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Bastrop, TX STRs averaged $231/night at 58.2% occupancy in April 2026, with average monthly revenue of $3,832.
Quick Answer: Bastrop, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Austin market area is 62%. average monthly revenue in the Austin market area is $3,874. average daily rate in the Austin market area is $229. 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 historic town roughly 30 miles southeast of Austin, drawing regional Central Texas visitors for the Lost Pines state park, Colorado River recreation, and its walkable 19th-century downtown. The short-term rental market recorded an average daily rate of $231 and occupancy of 58.2% in April 2026, with RevPAR of $134. Year-over-year, occupancy increased 4.0%, ADR declined 5.7%, and revenue grew 3.4%, indicating that operators absorbed rate softness with higher occupancy and volume.
The market area carries a large inventory of active listings with entire-place properties making up the overwhelming majority at 21,276 units. Private-room listings number 3,296 and shared-room listings 90. By bedroom count, one-bedroom units lead at 10,663 listings, followed by two-bedroom (5,182), three-bedroom (4,406), four-bedroom (2,665), and five-bedroom-plus (1,687). Channel distribution shows dual-platform operation is common: 10,094 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 12,942 on Airbnb only, and 1,626 on VRBO only.
The market’s seasonality score of 89.7 out of 100 is notably high, reflecting meaningful occupancy and revenue swings across the calendar year. The overall market score of 56.7 reflects a mid-tier investment environment shaped by the market’s Austin-overflow positioning, moderate ADR, and an active but competitive supply base.
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 legal in Bastrop. The City of Bastrop enacted its first STR registration ordinance on February 25, 2025, which became fully effective April 26, 2025. All STRs within city limits must register through the city’s MyGov portal, pay a $25 annual registration fee, and renew yearly. Registration expires automatically upon property ownership transfer, so new owners must re-register within 60 days of taking possession. Each separate structure on a property must register individually.
Registration requires owner and property information, a 24/7 local contact person, proof of hotel occupancy tax payment compliance, safety documentation (fire alarms, evacuation plans), and rental platform details. There is no cap on rental nights per year and no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement in the ordinance.
STR operators must collect and remit the city’s 7% hotel occupancy tax on gross rental receipts, in addition to the 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax, for a combined total of approximately 13% in HOT taxes (plus a small county portion). The city HOT requirement for STRs dates to 2015; the 2025 ordinance added registration, safety standards, and formal enforcement. Violations are subject to fines of up to $500 per court determination. Enforcement is rated moderate.
The ordinance applies only within Bastrop city limits. STRs in unincorporated Bastrop County areas adjacent to the city may operate under different or no local rules.
Market Comparison
Bastrop’s April 2026 occupancy of 58.2% is above the US STR median of approximately 55%, and the 2025 annual average occupancy of 56.3% is also near the national median. The April 2026 ADR of $231 is above the US STR median of approximately $220, positioning Bastrop as a competitively priced but accessible market relative to national benchmarks.
Among property managers, AvantStay leads the market with 358 listings and a 4.79 average rating across 1,955 reviews. Landing, Inc. operates 311 listings with 528 reviews at a 4.29 rating. Hill Country Premier Lodging holds 287 listings and a strong 4.62 rating across 23,955 reviews. Landing (a separate entity) manages 272 listings with 53 reviews at a 3.67 rating. Vacasa rounds out the top 5 with 250 listings and a 4.70 rating across 17,032 reviews. The top 5 operators collectively manage 1,478 listings.
The revenue growth score of 57.4 and the ADR’s year-over-year decline of 5.7% suggest the market has absorbed supply growth by holding occupancy rather than rate, which is the pattern seen in many Austin-corridor markets over 2024-2026. The rental demand score of 65.7 reflects solid but not exceptional underlying demand.
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