Allen Airbnb Market Data
Highest-Ranked Investment Properties
Curated using our proprietary 100-point Surge Score™ model — evaluating property fundamentals, financial viability, location quality, and listing quality.
Search by Surge Score™, map, filters, neighborhoods.
Allen Performance Data
Live MLS trends inside the neighborhood boundary plus STR benchmarks against the rest of Dallas.
Allen vs Dallas Average
Short-term rental performance compared to the citywide average (AirDNA, trailing 12 months)
Where Allen Ranks
STR market score across all 55 Dallas neighborhoods — Allen highlighted
Looking for Dallas metro economics — jobs, housing trends, demographics?
View Dallas market analysis →The Surge Take: Allen
Allen scores 75.0/100 on Surge's STR market score, ranking #21 of 55 Dallas-area submarkets we track. That's mid-pack for the Dallas market: not a headline submarket, but often where value hides — mid-tier areas typically have lower acquisition costs and less STR competition than the trophy neighborhoods. The average listing here grosses $45,402/year — about 8% below the Dallas metro average, so unit selection and design matter more than usual.
The revenue profile is a $258 average daily rate at 58% occupancy (RevPAR $124). That ADR sits at the premium end, which rewards larger, well-designed properties that photograph well and sleep groups. As a suburban submarket, demand skews toward families, relocations, and medical or project stays — larger homes tend to outperform.
Regulation-wise, Allen falls under Allen, which allows short-term rentals with compliance requirements — Annual permit ($50/yr) required since May 2022; 7% city HOT applies. Registration-style regimes are manageable and tend to thin out casual competition, which can favor professional operators.
Generated from live Surge market data: AirDNA performance metrics, MLS pricing inside the neighborhood boundary, and our jurisdiction-level regulation tracking. Not investment advice.
Allen STR Regulations
RegulatedJurisdiction: Allen · Last verified 2026-07-14
Annual permit ($50/yr) required since May 2022; 7% city HOT applies
Allen's Ord. No. 3908-5-22 (May 2022) requires an annual $50 STR permit before advertising. Operators must maintain a 24-hour local contact and remit 7% city HOT monthly. Fines up to $2,000/offense. No owner-occupancy requirement or license cap.
- •Annual STR permit ($50/yr per property)
- •Permit required before advertising or listing
- •24/7 local responsible party required
- •Must collect and remit 7% city HOT monthly by 20th of following month
- •Fines up to $2,000 per violation
- •Permit non-transferable; new owners must re-register within 30 days
HOA covenants and deed restrictions can prohibit short-term rentals regardless of Allen rules — always review them before purchasing. Surge handles permitting, registration, and Hotel Occupancy Tax compliance for every property we manage.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Regulations change — verify current requirements with local authorities before making investment decisions.
Allen STR Investment FAQ
Is Allen a good area for Airbnb investment?
Allen ranks #21 of 55 Dallas neighborhoods with an STR market score of 75.0/100. Short-term rentals here earn an average of $45,402/year at a $258 average daily rate and 58% occupancy.
How much do Airbnbs make in Allen, Dallas?
The average short-term rental in Allen generates $45,402 in annual revenue, with an average daily rate of $258 and RevPAR of $124. Individual results vary by property size, quality, and management.
What does it cost to buy an investment property in Allen?
Live MLS pricing for Allen is shown above, sourced directly from the MLS and updated continuously. Compare the median price against average STR revenue of $45,402/year to estimate gross yield.
What short-term rental rules apply in Allen?
Allen falls under Allen short-term rental rules: Annual permit ($50/yr) required since May 2022; 7% city HOT applies. See the regulations section on this page for requirements, taxes, and sources — note that HOA and deed restrictions can also apply.
More Dallas Neighborhoods
Compare Allen against other top-ranked Dallas STR submarkets.
Deep Market Analytics
Granular STR performance data, competitive landscape, and demand forecasts
Monthly Revenue Seasonality
19,468
Total Active STR Listings
14 days
Avg Booking Lead Time
3.2 nights
Avg Length of Stay
+12.3%
Supply Growth (YoY)
Revenue Distribution
Competitive Landscape
Unlock Deep Market Analytics
Get granular STR data including seasonality patterns, revenue distributions, competitive landscape analysis, and demand forecasts for your market. Free with a Surge consultation.
Book a Free ConsultationA Surge agent will share the full analytics report