Think of this chart as your pulse check on local supply. It tracks the number of unique listings that secured at least one booking in each month.
In many markets, you’ll see the number of active properties naturally rise and fall with the seasons. It’s common to see a surge of listings during peak travel months when more listings are getting booked and more hosts are opening their doors to capture high demand.
Let’s look at this sample chart from Orlando, Florida, and the story it tells us about supply growth:
Modest YoY Growth: In the top right corner, we can see supply for the latest month, December 2025, is up +1.2% in Orlando compared to last year. Positive growth here is a great sign, as it means that there are still revenue opportunities bringing new investors into the area. The larger this percentage increase is, the better the revenue opportunity is for new STRs. At 1.2%, we would classify the Orlando market as growing, but modestly.
Note: The number of listings metric on this chart refers to the number of listings that had at least one booking in a given month. So you’re really looking at supply that is getting booked, instead of total supply, which would include listings without bookings in a given month.
Changes in Supply:
Peak Seasons: During high-demand months like March and December, you’ll see a spike in active listings as more properties get booked. This means there’s a greater presence of "occasional hosts" or owners who only open their doors when demand (and prices) are high.
Off-Season Dip: Conversely, active listings tend to dip in September and October when fewer properties are getting booked. This shows that some hosts choose to go inactive or perform maintenance during the quietest month of the year.
What does it mean if supply is declining in a market?
If you ever see this supply line start to taper off or decline, it's usually a warning of one of two things:
Market Saturation: When supply growth outpaces demand, markets can become saturated, making it harder for new entrants to gain traction without greatly differentiating themselves. As competition intensifies, supply growth can slow as investors struggle to see a clear path to profitability.
Regulatory Shifts: New local rules or licensing caps can make it harder for new and existing properties to operate, causing supply to decline. Always be sure to research state wide and local short term rental regulations in your city and neighborhood when considering purchasing a short term rental.
Supply Pro Tips:
To get the clearest picture of your specific niche, be sure to use our filters to drill down into how supply in a market varies based on Bedroom/Bathroom Count, Property Types, Amenities, Price Tier, Ratings, and so much more.
Want to understand where listings are located in the market? Use our listing heatmap to see which submarkets have the largest concentration of listings. It can give you an indication of where guests prefer to stay.