Freeport, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Freeport, TX STRs averaged $203/night at 42.8% occupancy in April 2026 on the Gulf Coast.
Quick Answer: Freeport, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Texas East Area market area is 53%. average monthly revenue in the Texas East Area market area is $3,860. average daily rate in the Texas East Area market area is $271. the top operator in the Texas East Area market area is Evolve with 774 listings. market score is 63/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Texas East Area regional market, which includes Freeport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Freeport.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Freeport is a Gulf Coast city in Brazoria County, Texas, approximately 65 miles south of Houston, serving as the anchor for the Brazosport area STR market. In April 2026, listings averaged $203.35 per night with an overall occupancy rate of 42.8% and a RevPAR of $86.95. Year-over-year changes in April were modest: occupancy rose 1.08 percentage points while ADR declined 3.36%, resulting in a near-flat revenue change of -0.17%.
The market has a large and diverse inventory. Of approximately 22,225 listings tracked, 20,944 are entire-place, 1,269 are private rooms, and 12 are shared rooms. The bedroom distribution spans a wide range: 7,144 one-bedroom listings, 5,376 two-bedroom, 5,660 three-bedroom, 2,451 four-bedroom, and 1,530 listings with five or more bedrooms. Three-bedroom listings slightly outnumber two-bedrooms, reflecting demand for beach-house configurations. Channel distribution is split between Airbnb (10,311 listings), both-platform (9,670), and VRBO (2,244).
The composite StaySTRA score is 62.99. The investability score of 89.01 is the second highest sub-score in this batch, reflecting the notably low typical home value of $158,737 relative to STR revenue potential. Rental demand scores at 58.49 and the revenue growth score is 60.71.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 33% |
| Feb | 41% |
| Mar | 50% |
| Apr | 41% |
| May | 44% |
| Jun | 53% |
| Jul | 53% |
| Aug | 42% |
| Sep | 39% |
| Oct | 42% |
| Nov | 41% |
| Dec | 37% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Freeport are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Texas East Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Texas East Area market as a whole, which includes Freeport, so these counts are not Freeport-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 774 | 27,617 | ★ 4.71 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 238 | 8,722 | ★ 4.67 |
| 3 | FCR Partners, LP | 103 | 172 | ★ 4.68 |
| 4 | Neal’s Lodges | 97 | 170 | ★ 4.79 |
| 5 | 979 Vacation Property Services | 96 | 3,231 | ★ 4.62 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Freeport?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 46.4% |
| vrbo | 10.1% |
| both | 43.5% |
Home Value Trends (Freeport)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Freeport, TX. As of this research, the City of Freeport does not have a dedicated STR ordinance, local permit requirement, owner-occupancy rule, or cap on annual rental nights. STRs operate under general zoning and the Texas state framework.
Texas has no statewide STR license requirement. Operators must register with the Texas Comptroller for a hotel tax permit and remit the 6% state Hotel Occupancy Tax. On top of the state 6%, the City of Freeport levies a 7% local hotel occupancy tax, for a combined HOT of approximately 13%. Hosts using direct bookings are responsible for collecting and remitting both portions. For marketplace bookings, Airbnb and VRBO began collecting and remitting the 6% Texas state HOT on hosts’ behalf since 2025; the local 7% portion responsibility should be confirmed with the city.
Enforcement at the city level is minimal given the absence of a registration program. Note that the nearby Village of Surfside Beach adopted a $200 per year STR registration fee in 2024, signaling a tightening trend in the broader Brazosport area. Verify current Freeport requirements directly with the city (979-233-3526) and Brazoria County before operating.
Market Comparison
Freeport’s April 2026 occupancy of 42.8% is below the approximate U.S. STR median of 55%, but April is not a peak month in this Gulf Coast market. The all-listing ADR of $203.35 is close to the national median of roughly $220, reflecting the premium attached to coastal Texas properties relative to their low purchase prices.
The property manager landscape is competitive and nationally concentrated. Evolve leads with 774 listings and 27,617 reviews at a 4.711 rating, the largest single operator in the Freeport-Brazosport market by a wide margin. Vacasa operates 238 listings at 4.665. FCR Partners, LP manages 103 listings at 4.684, Neal’s Lodges holds 97 listings at 4.794, and 979 Vacation Property Services operates 96 listings with 3,231 reviews at 4.619. Evolve and Vacasa together account for 1,012 listings, representing substantial national operator concentration in what is otherwise a fragmented drive-market.
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