Michigan short-term rental market data
Across Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, Michigan averaged 49.7% occupancy and $279.39 per night across an average of 32,902 active listings. These market-wide figures are a starting point, not a prediction for an individual home.
- Average occupancy
- 49.7%
- Average nightly rate (USD)
- $279.39
- Average active listings
- 32,902
- Busiest month
- Jul 2026
Arithmetic averages of the latest 12 reported monthly figures; active listing counts are rounded.
The market, month by month
Monthly data table
| Month | Occupancy | Nightly rate | RevPAR | Active listings | Avg. revenue / active listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.1% | $261.32 | $130.91 | 31,989 | Not reported |
| Nov 2025 | 38.9% | $232.96 | $90.59 | 32,171 | Not reported |
| Dec 2025 | 37.9% | $245.53 | $93.06 | 32,085 | Not reported |
| Jan 2026 | 36.2% | $229.40 | $83.02 | 32,437 | Not reported |
| Feb 2026 | 39.7% | $224.18 | $89.11 | 32,488 | Not reported |
| Mar 2026 | 38.2% | $207.52 | $79.22 | 32,635 | Not reported |
| Apr 2026 | 41.0% | $221.29 | $90.72 | 32,810 | Not reported |
| May 2026 | 50.7% | $280.53 | $142.24 | 33,106 | Not reported |
| Jun 2026 | 62.8% | $361.64 | $226.93 | 33,382 | Not reported |
| Jul 2026 | 77.1% | $407.58 | $314.38 | 33,700 | Not reported |
| Aug 2026 | 68.7% | $371.33 | $255.21 | 34,038 | Not reported |
| Sep 2026 | 54.8% | $309.41 | $169.48 | 33,981 | Not reported |
Michigan local markets
| Market | Avg. occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Avg. active listings | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus, MI Helot homes here | 43.7% | $191.28 | 45 | Jul 2026 |
What the numbers say
- July 2026 was the busiest reported month, with 77.1% occupancy.
- January 2026 had the lowest reported occupancy at 36.2%.
- The latest reported month was 22.3 percentage points below the occupancy peak.
Michigan market questions
PriceLabs STR index reports 49.7% average occupancy across the latest 12 reported months. This is an arithmetic average of monthly figures, not an individual property forecast.
July 2026 had the highest reported occupancy at 77.1%. January 2026 had the lowest at 36.2%. This period alone does not establish a recurring seasonal pattern.
Average nightly rate was $279.39 across the reported months.
Data: PriceLabs STR index, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Averages across active listings, not a forecast or guarantee.
Data as of 2026-10-20.
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