Brattleboro, Vermont Short-Term Rental Market
Brattleboro VT STRs averaged $188/night at 42.2% occupancy in April 2026, with no local permit required.
Quick Answer: Brattleboro, Vermont is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 58%. average monthly revenue is $3,516. average daily rate is $260. the top operator is Evolve with 179 listings. market score is 69/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Vermont/New Hampshire Area regional market, which includes Brattleboro. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Brattleboro.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Brattleboro is southeastern Vermont’s largest town and a regional cultural hub in Windham County, drawing visitors from the Boston, New York, and broader New England drive markets. The STR market data for this area covers a broader southern Vermont region centered on Brattleboro, with 7,256 entire-place listings tracked alongside 939 private rooms and 14 shared rooms — a supply volume that reflects the surrounding rural and resort-oriented communities beyond the town’s 12,000-person population.
As of April 2026, the market averaged $188 per night at 42.2% occupancy, generating a RevPAR of $79.45 and average monthly revenue of $2,125. Year-over-year, ADR rose 5.61% while occupancy declined 4.39%, resulting in a net revenue decline of 1.42%. The 2025 annual average was stronger: $230 ADR and $3,207 monthly revenue, compared to $223 ADR and $3,100 monthly revenue in 2024.
Bedroom distribution is broad: 2,996 one-bedroom listings, 2,032 two-bedrooms, 1,736 three-bedrooms, 929 four-bedrooms, and 511 five-bedrooms. Apivex rates the market’s total score at 69.3 out of 100, with investability at 77.5 and revenue growth at 75.6. The regulation score of 65.0 reflects Brattleboro’s relatively permissive approach to STRs, with no local ordinance or permit requirement.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | $200 | $2,585 |
| Feb | 57% | $215 | $2,926 |
| Mar | 45% | $184 | $2,403 |
| Apr | 47% | $161 | $1,964 |
| May | 51% | $176 | $2,083 |
| Jun | 60% | $219 | $2,990 |
| Jul | 68% | $218 | $3,838 |
| Aug | 68% | $222 | $3,958 |
| Sep | 51% | $197 | $2,681 |
| Oct | 54% | $194 | $2,856 |
| Nov | 43% | $164 | $2,030 |
| Dec | 53% | $192 | $2,411 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Brattleboro
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 179 | 7,432 | ★ 4.68 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 142 | 5,522 | ★ 4.43 |
| 3 | Quechee Lakes Rentals | 123 | 2,483 | ★ 4.76 |
| 4 | Seacoast & Summit Vacation Rentals | 54 | 3,451 | ★ 4.81 |
| 5 | Beachside Vacation Rentals | 31 | 1,112 | ★ 4.20 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Brattleboro?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 2,996 |
| 2 bed | 2,032 |
| 3 bed | 1,736 |
| 4 bed | 929 |
| 5 bed | 511 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $279 |
| Luxury | $474 |
| Professionally Managed | $322 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $3,053 |
| Entire Place | $3,747 |
| House | $3,911 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 54.6% |
| vrbo | 8.7% |
| both | 36.7% |
Investment Analysis
Brattleboro’s investment case is shaped by its permissive regulatory environment and the broad Vermont fall/summer tourism base, offset by relatively modest occupancy and a supply area that competes with established ski and resort destinations in the Green Mountains.
At April 2026’s monthly revenue of $2,125, a full-year projection at that rate would yield approximately $25,500 in gross annual revenue. The 2025 annual average of $3,207 monthly revenue is a more informative benchmark, suggesting a normalized year produces closer to $38,500 annually. The gap reflects the fact that April data tends to be softer than the annual average in this market.
ADR has risen steadily from $155 in 2017 to $228 in the 2026 year-to-date period, a meaningful multi-year trend. However, occupancy has declined from its 2021 peak of 63.4% to 42.2% in the latest month, compressing revenue growth. The professionally managed ADR tier of $227 is close to the all-listings $188, while the luxury tier of $368 signals a top end that exists but is a small fraction of the market.
No housing snapshot data is currently available in our dataset for Brattleboro, so a yield-on-cost calculation is not possible. The absence of a local STR ordinance eliminates permit and registration costs, though the 13% combined tax rate (Vermont state Meals and Rooms Tax plus surcharges) is one of the higher lodging tax burdens in the northeast. Apivex investability scores at 77.5, above average.
Revenue Trend (5 yr)
ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
Brattleboro guests book an average of 45 days in advance, and the average length of stay is 4.1 nights. The 45-day lead window is longer than most markets in this batch, suggesting visitors are planners — consistent with the arts-and-outdoor-recreation visitor profile described in the area profile. Fall foliage visitors in particular tend to book peak October weekends months in advance.
The 4.1-night average stay is slightly above the national STR average, indicating a mix of weekend getaways and longer mid-week stays. Vermont’s positioning as a retreat destination from Boston and New York (both a 3-4 hour drive) supports extended stays where guests pair a workation or artist residency with leisure activities. The longer lead time gives operators a pricing window to adjust rates well ahead of arrival, which is particularly useful for managing peak foliage season and summer weekend demand.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Brattleboro has not enacted a dedicated short-term rental ordinance. STRs are treated as residential uses and are allowed where zoning permits residential occupancy, with no density caps, STR-specific permit, or night limits. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement.
Operators must complete Brattleboro’s annual rental housing registration, which carries no fee. Properties must comply with Vermont rental housing codes. Pre-1978 buildings must maintain annual lead-paint Essential Maintenance Practices. Vermont state law requires hosts to post a ‘Short Term Rental Safety, Health and Financial Obligations’ form inside each unit. Properties with three or more units or serving food require a Vermont Department of Health lodging license; smaller STRs do not.
On taxes, the combined rate on STR gross receipts is 13%: Vermont’s 9% Meals and Rooms Tax, the 3% statewide short-term rental surcharge effective August 1, 2024, and Brattleboro’s 1% local option tax. Airbnb generally collects and remits these automatically; on other platforms or for direct bookings, the host is responsible for registration and remittance. Enforcement is rated minimal, and is largely complaint-driven, with the town favoring mediation and technical assistance over penalties.
Market Comparison
Against national STR benchmarks of approximately 55% occupancy and $220 ADR, Brattleboro underperforms on occupancy (42.2%) while pricing close to the national ADR at $188. This occupancy gap is significant and reflects both the market’s rural character and the seasonal concentration of demand in summer and ski-adjacent winter months.
Apivex investability at 77.5 and a total score of 69.3 position Brattleboro as an above-average Vermont rural market, with the high ADR trend (up from $155 in 2017 to $230 in 2025) being the primary favorable signal. Revenue growth at 75.6 reflects this multi-year ADR appreciation.
On operator concentration, Evolve leads with 179 listings and 7,432 reviews (4.683 rating). Vacasa holds 142 listings (5,522 reviews, 4.430 rating). Quechee Lakes Rentals operates 123 listings (2,483 reviews, 4.760 rating). Seacoast and Summit Vacation Rentals manages 54 listings (3,451 reviews, 4.813 rating), and Beachside Vacation Rentals rounds out the top five at 31 listings (1,112 reviews, 4.198 rating). The top 5 combined account for 529 listings against a market of 7,256 entire-place units — a relatively modest professional management footprint, leaving most supply in the hands of independent operators.
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