Virginia short-term rental market data
Across Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, Virginia averaged 51.5% occupancy and $244.80 per night across an average of 30,144 active listings. These market-wide figures are a starting point, not a prediction for an individual home.
- Average occupancy
- 51.5%
- Average nightly rate (USD)
- $244.80
- Average active listings
- 30,144
- 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 | 54.1% | $239.68 | $129.64 | 29,511 | Not reported |
| Nov 2025 | 47.1% | $233.76 | $110.03 | 29,841 | Not reported |
| Dec 2025 | 43.1% | $231.67 | $99.80 | 29,958 | Not reported |
| Jan 2026 | 38.2% | $204.52 | $78.17 | 30,425 | Not reported |
| Feb 2026 | 41.5% | $202.01 | $83.79 | 29,888 | Not reported |
| Mar 2026 | 46.9% | $207.15 | $97.25 | 30,031 | Not reported |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | $228.77 | $120.37 | 30,308 | Not reported |
| May 2026 | 55.4% | $262.10 | $145.11 | 30,449 | Not reported |
| Jun 2026 | 61.2% | $291.72 | $178.53 | 30,441 | Not reported |
| Jul 2026 | 64.9% | $306.25 | $198.75 | 30,045 | Not reported |
| Aug 2026 | 58.9% | $280.15 | $164.98 | 30,467 | Not reported |
| Sep 2026 | 54.1% | $249.83 | $135.28 | 30,365 | Not reported |
Virginia local markets
| Market | Avg. occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Avg. active listings | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge, VA Helot homes here | 53.0% | $115.69 | 48 | Jun 2026 |
| Alexandria, VA Helot homes here | 63.8% | $264.22 | 772 | Jun 2026 |
What the numbers say
- July 2026 was the busiest reported month, with 64.9% occupancy.
- January 2026 had the lowest reported occupancy at 38.2%.
- The latest reported month was 10.8 percentage points below the occupancy peak.
Virginia market questions
PriceLabs STR index reports 51.5% 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 64.9%. January 2026 had the lowest at 38.2%. This period alone does not establish a recurring seasonal pattern.
Average nightly rate was $244.80 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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