Grand Prairie, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex STR market averaged $173 ADR, 59.5% occupancy and $2,817 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Grand Prairie, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Dallas market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Dallas market area is $2,817. average daily rate in the Dallas market area is $173. the top operator in the Dallas market area is Evolve with 236 listings. market score is 79/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Dallas regional market, which includes Grand Prairie. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Grand Prairie.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Grand Prairie sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, and the short-term rental performance figures on this page describe the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex STR market. That market is tracked at a shared regional level that Grand Prairie shares with nearby cities. In September 2026 the market averaged an ADR of $173, occupancy of 59.5% and monthly revenue of $2,817 per listing. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy rose 2.1%, ADR rose 4.7% and revenue rose 6.2%, so growth is coming from both rate and demand rather than from rate alone. Entire-home ADR was $195, which shows the premium that whole-property stays command over the all-listings average. The city itself has a population of 211,808 and draws about 2,000,000 visitors a year, mostly regional leisure travelers, event attendees and weekend shoppers. Main draws include Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, Traders Village, Lone Star Park and Joe Pool Lake, and the location near DFW Airport and the Arlington stadiums adds overflow demand from major events. Longer term, regional ADR climbed from $103 in 2017 to $179 across the first nine months of 2026, while annual occupancy has stayed in a narrow band between 58.3% and 65.7%. The 2026 year to date average of $2,985 per month is ahead of the $2,913 recorded for 2025. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Grand Prairie, so this profile omits them. Investors should read these numbers as a regional benchmark and underwrite individual Grand Prairie properties against local comparables, especially because the city requires an annual permit and enforces its rules strictly.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 55% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 65% |
| Apr | 61% |
| May | 64% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 67% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sep | 61% |
| Oct | 62% |
| Nov | 59% |
| Dec | 58% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Dallas market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Dallas market as a whole, which includes Grand Prairie, so these counts are not Grand Prairie-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 236 | 5,915 | ★ 4.41 |
| 2 | Landing, Inc. | 196 | 238 | ★ 4.36 |
| 3 | Landing | 169 | 7 | ★ 2.68 |
| 4 | Luxora | 124 | 4,413 | ★ 4.36 |
| 5 | Properties By Preston | 109 | 267 | ★ 3.61 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Grand Prairie?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 59.2% |
| vrbo | 5.1% |
| both | 35.7% |
Home Value Trends (Grand Prairie)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Grand Prairie allows short-term rentals citywide but regulates them under Chapter 29, Article IX of the city code, adopted by the City Council as Ordinance No. 11207-2022 on May 17, 2022. Every operator must hold a Short-Term Rental Permit from Code Compliance before advertising or accepting any booking. The permit costs $480, is nonrefundable, renews annually and is not transferable, so a new owner must reapply. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap, which makes the city friendlier to investor-owned properties than many Texas cities. Operating rules are specific. Each property needs a designated local contact available 24/7 who can respond to complaints or emergencies within one hour. Operators must hand-deliver written notice to neighbors within 200 feet. Occupancy is limited to one person per 200 square feet of living space, with an overall maximum of 12 people unless the permit sets a lower limit. Lodging taxes total about 13%, made up of a 7% city hotel occupancy tax and the 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax. Enforcement is rated strict. Most violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500 per day, and fire-safety or public-health violations can reach $2,000 per day. Permits can be revoked for false applications, unpaid fees or repeat violations, with a one-year wait before reapplying. No major changes have been found since the 2022 ordinance.
Market Comparison
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex STR market shows a profile built on demand more than on rate. Occupancy was 59.5% in September 2026, while the ADR was $173. Entire-home ADR of $195 and professionally managed ADR of $194 sit above the all-listings average, and the luxury tier reaches $287. That makes occupancy the main strength of the region, supported by its large metro population, airport access and event calendar. Monthly revenue of $2,817 is the result of that mix. Growth is also healthy, with revenue up 6.2% year over year. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Grand Prairie, so this profile omits them. For investors, the lesson is that a Dallas-Fort Worth area property should be priced for volume and consistency instead of premium rates, unless it can reach the luxury tier. A typical home value of $312,607 sets the entry cost.
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