Brainerd short-term rental market data
Across Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, Brainerd averaged 49.0% occupancy and $206.86 per night across an average of 8 active listings. These market-wide figures are a starting point, not a prediction for an individual home.
- Average occupancy
- 49.0%
- Average nightly rate (USD)
- $206.86
- Average active listings
- 8
- Busiest month
- Aug 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 | 31.2% | $160.83 | $50.11 | 8 | $1,661.87 |
| Nov 2025 | 38.1% | $161.42 | $61.46 | 8 | $1,729.55 |
| Dec 2025 | 27.3% | $165.14 | $45.11 | 8 | $1,250.31 |
| Jan 2026 | 36.0% | $183.20 | $65.87 | 8 | $1,675.00 |
| Feb 2026 | 32.9% | $141.80 | $46.66 | 8 | $1,033.13 |
| Mar 2026 | 53.0% | $162.82 | $86.33 | 7 | $2,572.50 |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | $145.89 | $83.37 | 7 | $2,237.03 |
| May 2026 | 58.9% | $191.44 | $112.75 | 8 | $3,063.04 |
| Jun 2026 | 69.9% | $266.23 | $186.07 | 8 | $4,944.23 |
| Jul 2026 | 68.6% | $373.08 | $255.82 | 8 | $7,674.70 |
| Aug 2026 | 72.2% | $307.45 | $221.88 | 8 | $6,719.93 |
| Sep 2026 | 42.3% | $222.96 | $94.24 | 8 | $2,611.85 |
Compare Brainerd neighborhoods
| Market | Avg. occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Avg. active listings | Busiest month |
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What the numbers say
- August 2026 was the busiest reported month, with 72.2% occupancy.
- December 2025 had the lowest reported occupancy at 27.3%.
- The latest reported month was 29.9 percentage points below the occupancy peak.
Brainerd market questions
PriceLabs Market Research reports 49.0% average occupancy across the latest 12 reported months. This is an arithmetic average of monthly figures, not an individual property forecast.
August 2026 had the highest reported occupancy at 72.2%. December 2025 had the lowest at 27.3%. This period alone does not establish a recurring seasonal pattern.
Average nightly rate was $206.86 across the reported months.
The sum of average revenue per active listing across 12 reported months was $37,173.14. Larger homes raise the average and listing mix changes, so this is not the earnings of a fixed home or a guarantee.
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Data: PriceLabs Market Research, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Averages across active listings, not a forecast or guarantee.
Data as of 2026-10-26.
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