How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Tampa?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Tampa market averaged 20,364 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Tampa?

An average Tampa listing earns $47K/year. High-performing listings earn $111K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Tampa?

Median Tampa home prices by size are 1-bedroom $139K, 2-bedroom $251K, 3-bedroom $387K, and 4+ bedroom $520K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Tampa?

Average occupancy in Tampa is 40%, producing RevPAR of $101 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Tampa?

Rules vary across Tampa. Tampa: Moderate. Business tax receipt required, zoning compliance needed. Enforcement is moderate with complaint-driven inspections. St. Petersburg: Strict. Annual permit mandatory, owner-occupancy required for multi-family units, density restrictions in residential zones. Active code enforcement with regular inspections and fines. Clearwater: Lenient. Business tax receipt required, basic zoning rules. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-based. Many hosts operate with minimal oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Tampa Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Tampa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tampa?

RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in October and September.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Tampa?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+48%), Pool (+45%), Hot Tub (+31%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tampa?

Average daily rate in Tampa is $302, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Tampa?

Guests in Tampa book an average of 41 days in advance, up 15% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tampa?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 30% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

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Annual revenue (actual)

$49.3k

12 mo avg

↓9%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

45%

12 mo avg

↓10%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$266

12 mo avg

↑9%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

10.5%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

41 days

12 mo avg

↑4 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$106

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

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Tampa Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Tampa, FL market

Compare 45 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Tampa, FL rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.West St. Pete	$30.4K 144 listings	18.2% 144 listings
2.Dunedin	$33.2K 222 listings	15.0% 222 listings
3.Temple Terrace	$32.8K 127 listings	14.5% 127 listings
4.North Tampa	$27.7K 164 listings	14.3% 164 listings
5.East Clearwater & Countryside	$55.8K 157 listings	13.4% 157 listings
6.Holiday	$29.9K 65 listings	13.3% 65 listings
7.Zephyrhills	$27.3K 43 listings	13.2% 43 listings
8.New Port Richey & Port Richey	$28.2K 240 listings	13.2% 240 listings
9.Town 'n' Country	$38.7K 183 listings	13.1% 183 listings
10.Pinellas Park	$38.1K 107 listings	13.0% 107 listings
11.Downtown Clearwater & Belleair	$27.4K 482 listings	12.9% 482 listings
12.North St. Pete	$32.5K 52 listings	12.9% 52 listings
13.Apollo Beach	$53.1K 112 listings	12.9% 112 listings
14.Ruskin	$32.2K 96 listings	12.8% 96 listings
15.Seminole	$59.3K 392 listings	12.4% 392 listings
16.Wesley Chapel & New Tampa	$37.1K 115 listings	12.4% 115 listings
17.Largo	$46.0K 710 listings	12.0% 710 listings
18.Brandon & Valrico	$42.4K 170 listings	11.7% 170 listings
19.East Tampa	$28.1K 162 listings	11.7% 162 listings
20.Ybor City	$26.4K 242 listings	11.1% 242 listings
21.South St. Pete	$25.1K 113 listings	11.1% 113 listings
22.St. Pete Beach & Treasure Island	$44.6K 1,301 listings	11.0% 1,301 listings
23.Gulfport	$34.2K 204 listings	10.9% 204 listings
24.Plant City	$30.6K 35 listings	10.9% 35 listings
25.Palm Harbor	$39.8K 263 listings	10.8% 263 listings
26.Madeira Beach & The Redingtons	$52.0K 1,132 listings	10.8% 1,132 listings
27.Central St. Pete	$25.3K 119 listings	10.6% 119 listings
28.Riverview & Gibsonton	$33.4K 75 listings	10.6% 75 listings
29.Carrollwood & Citrus Park	$38.2K 153 listings	10.5% 153 listings
30.Oldsmar	$34.8K 29 listings	10.5% 29 listings
31.Tarpon Springs	$34.3K 110 listings	10.5% 110 listings
32.Seminole Heights & Tampa Heights	$29.4K 389 listings	10.0% 389 listings
33.Belleair Beach	$81.6K 51 listings	9.9% 51 listings
34.West Tampa & Westshore	$28.8K 511 listings	9.9% 511 listings
35.Safety Harbor	$38.3K 63 listings	9.8% 63 listings
36.Seffner & Thonotosassa	$33.2K 38 listings	9.8% 38 listings
37.Clearwater Beach	$58.4K 914 listings	9.7% 914 listings
38.Lutz & Land O' Lakes	$32.6K 93 listings	9.6% 93 listings
39.Westchase & Odessa	$38.6K 46 listings	9.2% 46 listings
40.South Tampa	$42.2K 236 listings	8.8% 236 listings
41.Tierra Verde & Isla del Sol	$35.2K 165 listings	8.5% 165 listings
42.Hyde Park & Davis Islands	$43.9K 161 listings	8.5% 161 listings
43.Indian Rocks Beach & Indian Shores	$54.2K 1,531 listings	8.1% 1,531 listings
44.Downtown Tampa	$42.4K 145 listings	7.9% 145 listings
45.Downtown St. Pete & Old Northeast	$30.2K 166 listings	7.4% 166 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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