Market report · October 2026Score 5.5 · #38 of 95

New York City holiday rental market report, October 2026

38 vacation rental managers in New York City, United States, 19,000 active holiday rentals, average $260 a night, 49% occupancy. Seasonality, typical rates and who manages the homes.

All 38 managers in New York City

Atlas Market Score 5.5#38 of 95 markets

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8.0Demand49% · Seasonal
5.2Yield$127 per available night
–GrowthNo data yet
0.0Return on investment3.4% gross yield · $19,200/m²
6.1Ease of entryForeigners can own · short lets restricted · 30% tax on rental income
7.6Climate and access2,535 sun hours a year · airport 24 km · 65m visitors a year

Each part scores 0–10 among the markets with data; the score is their weighted average. Missing parts are left out, never guessed.

Managers on Atlas: 38
Active holiday rentals: 19,000
Average nightly rate: $260
Average occupancy: 49%
Homes these managers run: 502+
Typical portfolio: 9 homes
Busiest month: October
Self-managed homes: 92%

What stands out in New York City

October is the busiest month at 57% occupancy; January is the quietest at 39%. Seasonal market.
Half of homes sit between $120 and $300 a night. Top quarter: above $300 · Top 10%: above $500.
8% of listings are professionally managed; 92% are run by their owners.
38 managers here publish their portfolio size. The typical one runs 9 homes, and 7 run 25 or more.
None of the 38 managers in New York City has claimed a profile yet: the first to do so stands out to every owner searching here.

The market

Seasonality in New York CitySeasonal

Peak: October (57%, $240) · Quietest: January (39%, $220)

Oct: 57%
Nov: 51%
Dec: 52%
Jan: 39%
Feb: 42%
Mar: 46%
Apr: 50%
May: 52%
Jun: 51%
Jul: 49%
Aug: 50%
Sep: 49%

Typical rates, occupancy by area and how many homes are professionally managed are on the New York City page with a free account.

Market data, Oct 2026. Figures are aggregates for the area, never a single home or host.

Who manages the homes

38 vacation rental managers listed in New York City: 0 claimed, 0 verified.

2–4 homes13

5–24 homes18

25+ homes7

Managers that publish their portfolio size.

Compare every manager in New York City · ranking is by profile evidence; paying never changes the order.

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