St. Augustine, FL
America's oldest city - history and beach demand combined
St. Augustine blends 450 years of Spanish colonial history with proximity to Ponte Vedra beaches and a thriving craft beverage scene. The historic district's narrow streets and centuries-old architecture create a distinctive listing aesthetic that converts exceptionally well. Tourism is year-round with strong event demand (Nights of Lights, Rhythm & Ribs) supporting shoulder seasons.
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Is St. Augustine, FL a good short-term rental market?
St. Augustine is a Southeast STR market averaging a 3.5% cap rate, 32% annual occupancy, and $218/night across STR-viable listings, based on 41 active listings. St. Augustine blends 450 years of Spanish colonial history with proximity to Ponte Vedra beaches and a thriving craft beverage scene. The historic district's narrow streets and centuries-old architecture create a distinctive listing aesthetic that converts exceptionally well. Tourism is year-round with strong event demand (Nights of Lights, Rhythm & Ribs) supporting shoulder seasons.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in St. Augustine?
STR-viable properties in St. Augustine average about 32% occupancy across the year. Peak season is Dec (Nights of Lights), Mar-May, summer. Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in St. Augustine?
At $218/night and 32% occupancy, a typical St. Augustine STR grosses roughly $25,303 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $15,182 in net operating income against a $577K average price, an implied 2.6% cap rate. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in St. Augustine?
The strongest-performing STR property types in St. Augustine are Historic Home, Cottage, Single Family, Condo. America's oldest city - unique historic district aesthetic. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings in this market matters more than raw square footage.
What is the median STR-viable home price in St. Augustine?
STR-viable listings in St. Augustine average around $577K. Primary STR ZIP codes include 32084, 32080, 32092. Combined with the market's 3.5% average cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 41 active listings · last updated Sep 1, 2026
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