That nightly rate jump — up 111% year-on-year to $262 — is the kind of number that makes you look twice, but 36% occupancy is the figure that actually tells the story. You're looking at a market where pricing has been pushed hard but beds are sitting empty more than half the time, which in a Florida coastal county with 12,000 active listings is a supply problem as much as anything else. The two-year occupancy gain of 18 points shows genuine demand recovery post-pandemic, but it's plateaued completely now. Florida's increasingly patchy municipal regulations on short-term lets add another layer of uncertainty depending on which city within the county you're targeting. At these numbers, I'd want exceptional location and a very clear niche before committing capital here.
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Broward County short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is down 1.1 points, while the median daily rate is up 76.4 percent.
Looking further back: Two years ago, 1.1 points higher.
When Broward County Airbnbs perform best
Occupancy in Broward County peaks in February at 39% and bottoms out in May at 26%, a 13-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.
| Month | Occupancy | Median nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | — |
| February | 39% | — |
| March | 32% | — |
| April | 28% | — |
| May | 26% | — |
| June | 28% | — |
| July | 35% | — |
| August | 35% | — |
| September | 38% | — |
| October | 33% | — |
| November | 28% | — |
| December | 30% | — |
Looking ahead, 28% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 27% of the next 60 and 30% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).
How Broward County compares to United States
Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Broward County's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in Broward County?
Of the 12,088 active operating listings, 88.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 47.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Broward County
The 34 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 10 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by Tribal Land at £46,068 a year.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | Annual revenue | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal Land | 2 | 63.3% | £46,068 | £126 | -6.6 pts YoY |
| Lazy Lake | 3 | 32.9% | £28,961 | £79 | +15.4 pts YoY |
| Lighthouse Point | 65 | 21.4% | £25,182 | £69 | +1.7 pts YoY |
| Parkland | 13 | 21.4% | £24,174 | £66 | -8.2 pts YoY |
| Plantation | 102 | 21.4% | £22,916 | £63 | -4.9 pts YoY |
| Southwest Ranches | 26 | 17.3% | £20,766 | £57 | +5.8 pts YoY |
| County Regional Facility | 2 | 38.3% | £19,556 | £54 | +5.4 pts YoY |
| Wilton Manors | 426 | 26.3% | £18,853 | £52 | -1.6 pts YoY |
| Dania Beach | 394 | 27.9% | £17,384 | £48 | +3.2 pts YoY |
| Fort Lauderdale | 3,356 | 24.7% | £17,177 | £47 | +0 pts YoY |
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