Seattle, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
Quick Answer: Seattle, 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 wider Seattle market, which covers 24 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Seattle.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
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 Seattle 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 Seattle, so these counts are not Seattle-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 Seattle?
Revenue and nightly-rate breakdowns by bedroom count, property tier, and dwelling type for Seattle are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 60.7% |
| vrbo | 3.8% |
| both | 35.4% |
Home Value Trends (Seattle)
Typical home values, median sale prices, and the 10-year price trend for Seattle are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
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