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Florida: Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Returns

Florida is the most popular US state for short-term rental investment, driven by year-round tourism, no state income tax, and strong demand from vacation and snowbird renters. We compare short-term and long-term returns across the state's top counties.

Published March 21, 2026

What Could You Earn?

Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Florida, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.

Typical property price
$279K
Long-term rental income
$2,060/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$3,491/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$1,431/mo more
before expenses and regulations

Key Takeaways

  • Florida's combination of tourism demand and no state income tax makes it one of the strongest US markets for short-term rental investment.
  • Coastal counties like Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough command the highest nightly rates, but purchase prices are also among the highest in the state.
  • Central Florida around Orlando benefits from theme park tourism, delivering strong occupancy rates year-round.
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How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area

Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.

City / area Price Long-term /month Short-term /month Short-term rules
Miami-Dade County
Florida
$413K $2,930 $5,285 Low View details →
Palm Beach County
Florida
$348K $2,794 $4,529 Low View details →
Broward County
Florida
$349K $2,685 $4,134 Medium View details →
Sarasota County
Florida
$343K $2,231 $3,879 Low View details →
Pinellas County
Florida
$278K $2,161 $4,138 Low View details →
Hillsborough County
Florida
$283K $2,085 $3,224 Low View details →
Orange County
Florida
$281K $2,034 $3,758 Low View details →
Lee County
Florida
$273K $2,005 $3,024 Low View details →
Duval County
Florida
$212K $1,768 $2,539 Low View details →
Polk County
Florida
$215K $1,753 $2,595 Low View details →
Alachua County
Florida
$237K $1,725 $2,514 Low View details →
Marion County
Florida
$225K $1,449 $2,164 Low View details →

All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.

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Data last updated: March 2026

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