San Antonio, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
San Antonio STRs averaged $179 per night at 54.4% occupancy in April 2026 across approximately 14,900 active listings.
Quick Answer: San Antonio, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the San Antonio market area is 65%. average monthly revenue in the San Antonio market area is $3,955. average daily rate in the San Antonio market area is $222. the top operator in the San Antonio market area is Evolve with 312 listings. market score is 59/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the wider San Antonio market, which covers 23 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to San Antonio.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
San Antonio is one of the larger urban short-term rental markets in Texas, with approximately 14,900 active listings in the latest snapshot. The market is primarily driven by entire-place rentals (13,539 listings, or 91.0% of total supply), with private rooms accounting for 1,342 listings and shared rooms a negligible 11. Bedroom distribution is relatively balanced: 1-bedroom units lead at 4,646 listings, followed by 3-bedroom at 4,055, 2-bedroom at 3,072, 4-bedroom at 2,160, and 5-bedroom at 939.
In April 2026, average occupancy was 54.4%, the average daily rate was $179.42, and average monthly revenue per active listing was $2,752. RevPAR stood at $97.68. Year-over-year, occupancy increased 0.95 percentage points while ADR declined 3.3% and revenue declined 2.8%.
Channel distribution is heavily Airbnb-oriented: 6,744 listings are Airbnb-only, 7,131 appear on both platforms, and just 1,017 are Vrbo-only. San Antonio draws approximately 37.65 million visitors annually, including 31.1 million overnight guests. Market scores reflect a solid base: investability 76.1, seasonality 79.1, regulation 68.5, and overall total score 59.3 out of 100.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45% |
| Feb | 55% |
| Mar | 62% |
| Apr | 53% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 62% |
| Jul | 65% |
| Aug | 52% |
| Sep | 47% |
| Oct | 53% |
| Nov | 51% |
| Dec | 52% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in San Antonio market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the San Antonio market as a whole, which includes San Antonio, so these counts are not San Antonio-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 312 | 13,836 | ★ 4.68 |
| 2 | Feliz Stays SA | 194 | 13,450 | ★ 4.72 |
| 3 | Landing, Inc. | 180 | 408 | ★ 4.31 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 160 | 5,325 | ★ 4.56 |
| 5 | New Braunfels Escapes | 157 | 5,662 | ★ 4.67 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in San Antonio?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 45.3% |
| vrbo | 6.8% |
| both | 47.9% |
Home Value Trends (San Antonio)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
San Antonio requires all STRs (30 days or fewer) to hold a city-issued permit through the Development Services Department. There are two types: Type 1 applies to owner-occupied primary residences (owner must reside on-site at least 51% of the time), with no density limit. Type 2 applies to non-owner-occupied investment properties and is capped at 12.5% of dwelling units per residential block face, with a minimum of one Type 2 STR allowed per block face regardless. Multifamily buildings under 8 units are limited to a single Type 2 unit.
Permit fees were increased by City Council ordinance on June 13, 2024: Type 1 costs $300 per 3-year period, and Type 2 costs $450 per 3-year period, both renewable through BuildSA. Properties that received city housing incentives may not operate as Type 2 STRs.
The combined hotel occupancy tax rate is 17%: 6% Texas state HOT, 9% City of San Antonio HOT, and 2% Bexar County HOT (the county rate increased from 1.75% to 2% after Prop B passed in November 2025 to fund a new Spurs arena). Operators must file monthly HOT reports even in zero-revenue months. Platforms including Airbnb and Vrbo are required to remove unpermitted listings and remit city HOT directly.
Enforcement is strict: civil penalties, mandatory director meetings for repeat violators, and permit revocation for up to 3 years. STRs may not host large events and may not serve food or beverages to guests. No maximum nights cap exists under current city ordinance.
Market Comparison
San Antonio’s April 2026 ADR of $179.42 sits below the US national STR median of approximately $220, which is expected for a major urban market competing with a large hotel inventory. Its 54.4% occupancy is broadly in line with the national median of roughly 55%. The market’s 14,900 listings make it a substantial urban STR market by volume.
The operator landscape is more fragmented than coastal resort markets. Evolve leads with 312 listings and a 4.68 rating across 13,836 reviews. Feliz Stays SA ranks second with 194 listings and the highest average rating among the top five at 4.72 (13,450 reviews), indicating strong guest satisfaction at meaningful scale. Landing, Inc. holds 180 listings with just 408 reviews and a 4.31 rating, suggesting a newer or lower-traffic portfolio. Vacasa has 160 listings rated 4.56 (5,325 reviews), and New Braunfels Escapes rounds out the top five with 157 listings rated 4.67 (5,662 reviews).
No single operator controls more than about 2.1% of total market listings, indicating a highly decentralized market. The high investability score (76.1) relative to the total score (59.3) suggests the market is viewed as accessible and viable by operators but faces some headwinds on revenue growth (51.3 score).
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