U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025: Host and Property Manager Trends
- Published:
- March 2025
- Research Type:
- Report
- Figures:
- 12
- Segments:
- Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies, Short-Term Rental
- Regions:
- U.S. & Canada
Summary
The U.S. short-term rental market has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting from a pandemic-driven boom to an increasingly competitive and complex landscape. With supply growth outpacing demand and consumer preferences evolving, hosts and property managers must navigate rising costs, regulatory uncertainty, and heightened competition from hotels and international rentals. Profit-oriented hosts are proving more resilient, while those with passive management styles face mounting challenges. As the industry seeks equilibrium, success will depend on strategic pricing, operational efficiency, and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality, differentiated guest experiences.
Phocuswright’s U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025: Host and Property Manager Trends is part of a comprehensive consumer research study focused on the incredibly dynamic short-term rental travel segment. Key questions answered by this research include:
- How has the U.S. short-term rental market evolved post-pandemic, and what challenges do hosts and property managers face in 2025?
- What distinguishes successful hosts and property managers from those struggling to compete?
- How are shifting guest preferences and market saturation impacting short-term rental demand?
- What role do regulation and financial management play in the sustainability of STR businesses?
