Denver, CO
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Overview
Annual Rev
$53.4k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$240
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$105
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Denver market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +25% $13,357/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +2•% · $•••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($231)
3 bedrooms ($168)
2 bedrooms ($117)
1 bedroom ($80)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Denver market averaged 6,535 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 15% from a year earlier and down 7% over two years.
An average Denver listing earns $53K/year. High-performing listings earn $97K, while low-performing listings earn $19K.
Median Denver home prices by size are 1-bedroom $274K, 2-bedroom $418K, 3-bedroom $576K, and 4+ bedroom $701K.
Average gross yield is 9%, reaching 17% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Denver is 44%, producing RevPAR of $108 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $88K/year in revenue against a $701K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Denver. Denver: Moderate. License required, 30-day primary residence requirement, safety inspections. Active enforcement with audits and fines. Boulder: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, max 2 licenses per person, 30-day limit for non-owner. Active enforcement, regular compliance checks. Golden: Moderate. Business license and sales tax required, zoning restrictions apply. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Breckenridge: Strict. License required, 3% accommodations tax, deed restrictions in some areas limit STRs. Active enforcement in resort town. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Denver Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 33%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+56%), Hot Tub (+53%), Bbq (+39%).
Average daily rate in Denver is $273, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Denver book an average of 37 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 34% higher than weekday occupancy.