Renton, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
Renton short-term rentals earned $268 ADR at 72% occupancy in June 2026.
Quick Answer: Renton, Washington is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Seattle market area is 72%. average monthly revenue in the Seattle market area is $4,921. average daily rate in the Seattle market area is $268. the top operator in the Seattle market area is Blueground with 508 listings. market score is 51/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Seattle regional market, which includes Renton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Renton.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Renton, Washington sits on Lake Washington’s southeast shore in King County, about 12 miles from Seattle. In June 2026, the most recent month with complete data, the average daily rate across all listings was $267.65 at 71.98% occupancy, generating average monthly revenue of $4,920.88 per listing. Occupancy is down 11.56% year over year while ADR is down a smaller 1.68%, and monthly revenue is up 5.40% year over year.
Renton’s booking data shows an average booking lead time of 68.4 days and an average length of stay of 4.4 nights, both consistent with a market driven by business travel and Seattle-area overflow demand rather than long-vacation tourism. Bedroom mix, listing-type mix, channel mix, and market-score data in this data set are currently tracked at a shared regional level rather than measured uniquely for Renton, so this profile omits those figures rather than present regional numbers as if they were Renton-specific. The rate, occupancy, revenue, and booking figures above come from Renton’s own monthly data.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 55% |
| Feb | 62% |
| Mar | 68% |
| Apr | 65% |
| May | 71% |
| Jun | 79% |
| Jul | 80% |
| Aug | 77% |
| Sep | 71% |
| Oct | 64% |
| Nov | 60% |
| Dec | 59% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Renton are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Seattle market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Seattle market as a whole, which includes Renton, so these counts are not Renton-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueground | 508 | 265 | ★ 4.36 |
| 2 | Evolve | 181 | 4,933 | ★ 4.55 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 151 | 8,263 | ★ 4.47 |
| 4 | Snowball Rentals | 139 | 5,391 | ★ 4.78 |
| 5 | Vince | 132 | 12,247 | ★ 4.57 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Renton?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 60.7% |
| vrbo | 3.8% |
| both | 35.4% |
Home Value Trends (Renton)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Renton under Renton Municipal Code 4-4-055, plus Washington state law (RCW Chapter 64.37). Operators must obtain a City of Renton Business License before advertising or renting a property, at an annual cost of $150.00, renewed annually (the fee is prorated to $75 if a listing starts after July 1).
Owner-occupancy is not required for whole-home rentals to a single party. It only applies when multiple separate parties rent the same dwelling simultaneously, and there is no primary-residence requirement. The city does not impose a cap on nights rented per year.
Zoning rules require STR properties to comply with applicable zoning, carry no active code violations, meet International Fire Code and International Property Maintenance Code standards, provide required off-street parking, and post safety signage in each bedroom (showing fire extinguishers, gas shut-offs, and exits). Listings must also carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance and cap guests at two per bedroom.
Lodging in Renton is subject to a combined 10.5% Washington retail sales tax rate as of Q1 2026, up from 10.3% in prior years. King County also imposes a lodging tax on certain stays that operators should confirm separately with the WA Department of Revenue.
Enforcement is rated strict: violations of RMC 4-4-055 are classified as a misdemeanor under RMC 1-3-1. No major amendment to Renton’s STR ordinance was identified for 2025 or 2026 beyond the tax rate increase.
Market Comparison
Renton’s 71.98% occupancy in June 2026 runs well above the roughly 55% median occupancy typically seen across the broader U.S. short-term rental market, while its $267.65 average daily rate sits above the roughly $220 national median ADR as well. This combination reflects Renton’s position as Seattle-metro overflow lodging and business-travel demand rather than a pure leisure destination.
Top property manager data in this data set is currently tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Renton, so this profile does not present specific operator names, listing counts, or ratings as Renton-specific.
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