Houston, TX Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in Houston, TX. Based on 75+ datapoints.
Houston, TX Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 75+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
1.9%
Avg Cash on Cash
-16.7%
Median Cashflow
-$1,182/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$2,406/mo
Avg Price
$396,506
Price Range
$140,000 - $985,000
Rent to Price
0.61%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
1%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in Houston, TX
Houston, TX is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 1.9%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 75+ analyzed properties, Houston, TX STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$1,182 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $2,406/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
Houston, TX Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$1,182/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •1.9% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 1% positive cashflow rate, Houston, TX requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $140,000 to $985,000
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs