Texas short-term rental market data
Across Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, Texas averaged 49.6% occupancy and $223.62 per night across an average of 120,351 active listings. These market-wide figures are a starting point, not a prediction for an individual home.
- Average occupancy
- 49.6%
- Average nightly rate (USD)
- $223.62
- Average active listings
- 120,351
- 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 | 48.9% | $222.59 | $108.94 | 114,973 | Not reported |
| Nov 2025 | 47.0% | $215.44 | $101.22 | 116,098 | Not reported |
| Dec 2025 | 43.6% | $207.76 | $90.67 | 117,438 | Not reported |
| Jan 2026 | 40.3% | $178.99 | $72.12 | 118,977 | Not reported |
| Feb 2026 | 46.5% | $187.81 | $87.31 | 118,244 | Not reported |
| Mar 2026 | 56.3% | $229.54 | $129.31 | 119,555 | Not reported |
| Apr 2026 | 50.2% | $213.59 | $107.32 | 119,738 | Not reported |
| May 2026 | 52.5% | $236.02 | $123.80 | 121,318 | Not reported |
| Jun 2026 | 56.9% | $279.75 | $159.32 | 123,159 | Not reported |
| Jul 2026 | 58.7% | $276.80 | $162.42 | 124,017 | Not reported |
| Aug 2026 | 47.8% | $218.43 | $104.36 | 125,434 | Not reported |
| Sep 2026 | 47.0% | $216.76 | $101.87 | 125,256 | Not reported |
Texas local markets
| Market | Avg. occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Avg. active listings | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX Helot homes here | 57.1% | $240.36 | 10,178 | Mar 2026 |
| San Antonio, TX Helot homes here | 56.6% | $162.83 | 5,767 | Jul 2026 |
| Pharr, TX Helot homes here | 47.9% | $98.14 | 196 | Dec 2025 |
| Houston, TX Helot homes here | 48.8% | $195.32 | 11,198 | Mar 2026 |
What the numbers say
- July 2026 was the busiest reported month, with 58.7% occupancy.
- January 2026 had the lowest reported occupancy at 40.3%.
- The latest reported month was 11.7 percentage points below the occupancy peak.
Texas market questions
PriceLabs STR index reports 49.6% 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 58.7%. January 2026 had the lowest at 40.3%. This period alone does not establish a recurring seasonal pattern.
Average nightly rate was $223.62 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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