How busy is the Denver short-term rental market?

AirDNA's Denver market averaged a $174 daily rate at 68% occupancy over the last 12 months, with annual revenue of about $36,200 for an average listing.

Do platforms enforce Denver's license rule?

Yes. Booking platforms may not process bookings for unlicensed short-term rentals, with fines for violations.

What tax applies to Denver short-term rentals?

Denver's 10.75% lodger's tax, plus state and special district taxes.

What can a renter do instead?

Rent out their own home if it is their primary residence and the lease allows it, or offer furnished stays of 30 days or more.

Rental Arbitrage in Denver, CO

Researched by RentalArbitrage AdminData as of: September 2026

Restricted

Only in your own home. Denver licenses short-term rentals only in the host's primary residence, every listing must show the license number, and booking platforms may not process bookings for unlicensed rentals. Read the rules and sources.

Average daily rate: $174
Occupancy: 68%
Annual revenue potential: $36,200

Source: AirDNA Figures for the Denver market, trailing 12 months, as of September 2026. Markets are metro areas, not city limits.

Short-Term Arbitrage Isn't an Option Here

Denver, CO licenses short-term rentals only in the host's own primary residence, so leasing a separate unit to rent it out to guests isn't possible. That is why this page shows no rent ceiling or short-term calculator. If the lease and building allow furnished stays of 30 days or more, try the mid-term rental calculator.

The Denver, CO Market

Denver's AirDNA market averaged a $174 daily rate at 68% occupancy over the last 12 months, about 20.7 booked nights and $4,200 of booking income a month.
Denver only licenses short-term rentals in the host's own primary residence, and booking platforms may not process bookings for unlicensed rentals. Leasing a separate unit to rent out to guests isn't allowed. Furnished stays of 30 days or more are the realistic option for a renter, if the lease and building allow them.

Risks to Weigh

Licenses only for the host's own primary residence
Platforms can't process bookings for unlicensed rentals
Lodger's tax of 10.75% plus state and district taxes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Do Rental Arbitrage in Denver?: No. Denver only licenses short-term rentals in the host's own primary residence.
How Busy Is the Denver Short-Term Rental Market?: AirDNA's Denver market averaged a $174 daily rate at 68% occupancy over the last 12 months, with annual revenue of about $36,200 for an average listing.
Do Platforms Enforce Denver's License Rule?: Yes. Booking platforms may not process bookings for unlicensed short-term rentals, with fines for violations.
What Tax Applies to Denver Short-Term Rentals?: Denver's 10.75% lodger's tax, plus state and special district taxes.
What Can a Renter Do Instead?: Rent out their own home if it is their primary residence and the lease allows it, or offer furnished stays of 30 days or more.