Daytona Beach, FL Rental Market for Investors
An estimated 52% of Daytona Beach's active listings could cash-flow as a short-term rental — here's what the numbers say for investors, as of August 2026.
Homes in Daytona Beach that pencil right now
A sample of active Daytona Beach listings whose DSCR clears 1.25 using short-term rental income projections we accept as a direct lender. These are spread across the price range, not ranked, and current as of August 2026.
$149,900DSCR 2.763 bed · 2 bath · 1,125 sqft
- STR revenue
- $37,387/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $902/mo
On the market 113 days · Listed by Coldwell Banker Coast Realty
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$175,000DSCR 2.043 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,422 sqft
- STR revenue
- $37,410/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,220/mo
On the market 9 days · Listed by Simply Real Estate
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$209,999DSCR 2.353 bed · 2 bath · 1,110 sqft
- STR revenue
- $48,106/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,365/mo
On the market 72 days · Listed by Realty Exchange, Llc
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$220,000DSCR 1.522 bed · 1 bath · 1,232 sqft
- STR revenue
- $33,417/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,463/mo
On the market 269 days · Listed by Downtown Realty & Investments
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$249,900DSCR 1.853 bed · 1.5 bath · 914 sqft
- STR revenue
- $42,842/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,543/mo
On the market 87 days · Listed by CHARLES RUTENBERG RLTY ORLANDO
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$300,000DSCR 1.273 bed · 2 bath · 1,357 sqft
- STR revenue
- $38,339/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,014/mo
On the market 145 days · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Florida Partners
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$334,999DSCR 2.103 bed · 2 bath · 1,278 sqft
- STR revenue
- $71,886/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,283/mo
On the market 80 days · Listed by Adams Cameron & Co. REALTORS
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$350,000DSCR 2.824 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,941 sqft
- STR revenue
- $94,143/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,222/mo
On the market 559 days · Listed by Dinardo Property Mgmt & Real Estate
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$410,000DSCR 1.573 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,520 sqft
- STR revenue
- $64,404/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,729/mo
On the market 23 days · Listed by Home & Family Real Estate
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As of August 2026, we analyzed 839 active for-sale homes in Daytona Beach, Florida. The typical listing is priced at $330,000 and is projected to generate about $37,359 a year as a short-term rental.
After setting aside an estimated 20% for operating costs, an estimated 51.8% of those homes could still cover an investor mortgage payment on short-term-rental income — roughly in line with the 52.5% median across the 200 major metros we track, ranking Daytona Beach #105 of 200 for cash-flow potential.
On market momentum: homes in Daytona Beach sit a median of 94 days on the market, and 19% of active listings came on in just the last 30 days — a slower-moving market, which shapes how much room there is to negotiate.
For a DSCR loan — which qualifies on the property's rental income rather than your personal income — Daytona Beach runs tighter once operating costs are accounted for: many listings need a below-median price, a stronger short-term-rental setup, or more money down before the income covers the payment. It's a market where running the numbers property-by-property matters.
What actually works in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach works for investors, but the window is specific: 206 of the 667 Daytona Beach homes, condos and townhomes we can price confidently clear a DSCR of 1.25. Nine in ten of them are priced under $383,000.
| Price | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5 bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150k | — | 75%1.65 | — | — | — |
| $150k–$250k | 0%0.83 | 47%1.22 | 100%1.82 | — | — |
| $250k–$350k | — | 18%0.89 | 57%1.34 | 67%1.41 | — |
| $350k–$500k | — | 2%0.62 | 29%1.09 | 29%1.09 | 57%1.36 |
| $500k+ | — | 0%0.40 | 0%0.63 | 0%0.70 | — |
Darker means a larger share of that group cash-flows. “—” means fewer than 8 active listings — too few to draw a conclusion from.
Daytona Beach in full
| Active for-sale homes analyzed | 839 |
|---|---|
| Median list price | $330,000 |
| Median projected STR revenue (annual, gross) | $37,359 |
| Median average daily rate (ADR) | $197 |
| Median occupancy | 53% |
| Median beds | 3 |
| Median size | 1,464 sqft |
| Estimated cash-flow-positive share | 51.8% |
| Median days on market | 94 days |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 19.3% of active |
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