Cancun Vacation Rental Market Review: August 2026
Last Updated on September 23, 2026 by Megan
Four-bedroom apartments in the Hotel Zone: higher rates, lower occupancy
Key Takeaways
Average daily rates reached $275.11 in August 2026, up 4.5% from August 2025.
Occupancy fell to 48.73%, down 3.38 percentage points from a year earlier.
Average monthly revenue increased 3.4% to $3,981 among listings with bookings. Median revenue slipped 0.4% to $3,668.
Booked nights rose 12.7%, while the number of listings receiving bookings increased from 43 to 49.
Revenue per available rental night fell 2.3%. Higher rates did not fully offset lower occupancy on this measure.
Article Summary
August brought mixed results for four-bedroom vacation rental apartments in Cancun’s Hotel Zone. AirDNA reported higher average rates and monthly revenue than in August 2025. However, occupancy and revenue per available rental night declined. More nights were booked across more properties, while median revenue remained nearly unchanged. For owners, the results support reviewing rates, availability, and booked nights together.
This review covers Zona Hotelera apartments with exactly four bedrooms, at least three bathrooms, and entire-place accommodation. All amounts are in US dollars.
August 2026 at a Glance
| Measure | August 2025 | August 2026 | Year-over-year change |
| Average daily rate | $263.30 | $275.11 | +4.5% |
| Occupancy | 52.11% | 48.73% | −3.38 percentage points |
| Average monthly listing revenue | $3,852 | $3,981 | +3.4% |
| Median monthly listing revenue | $3,684 | $3,668 | −0.4% |
| Revenue per available rental night | $137.21 | $134.06 | −2.3% |
| Nights booked | 629 | 709 | +12.7% |
| Listings receiving bookings | 43 | 49 | +14.0% |
| Average length of stay | 4.25 nights | 4.65 nights | +0.40 nights |
Source: AirDNA exports for the filters stated above. Revenue averages include listings with at least one booking during the month. Changes were calculated before rounding.
Rates Increased, but Occupancy Softened
The average daily rate rose from $263.30 to $275.11. That represents an increase of $11.81 per booked night.
Occupancy moved in the opposite direction, falling from 52.11% to 48.73%. AirDNA measures occupancy against nights available for booking. Owner-blocked nights are excluded from that calculation.
Revenue per available rental night, or RevPAR, brings rate and occupancy together. It declined from $137.21 to $134.06.
For owners, that distinction matters. A stronger booked night rate can coexist with weaker revenue across the available calendar. Reviewing the nightly rate alone would miss that change.
These figures do not establish why occupancy declined. They also do not show whether individual properties increased their prices.
More Nights Were Booked Across More Listings
AirDNA recorded 709 booked nights in August 2026, compared with 629 a year earlier. That was an increase of 80 nights.
The number of listings receiving bookings also increased, from 43 to 49. These are booked listings, not a count of all active properties in the market.
More booked nights and lower occupancy can occur together. Occupancy depends on the available calendar as well as the nights sold.
Average length of stay increased from 4.25 to 4.65 nights. This provides useful context when reviewing minimum stays and calendar gaps. It does not identify guest types or establish an ideal minimum-stay rule for every property.
Average Revenue Improved, but the Median Barely Changed
Average monthly listing revenue reached approximately $3,981, up from $3,852 in August 2025.
The median tells a different part of the story. It decreased from $3,684 to $3,668, a decline of just 0.4%.
The average combines revenue across booked listings. The median marks the middle of the reported revenue distribution. Together, they show that August’s modest average improvement was not matched by a higher midpoint.
Results also varied widely within this four-bedroom segment:
| Revenue percentile | August 2026 monthly revenue |
| 25th percentile | $2,696 |
| Median, or 50th percentile | $3,668 |
| 75th percentile | $5,529 |
| 90th percentile | $7,412 |
These figures are benchmarks, not forecasts for a particular penthouse. Availability, property features, and listing mix can affect comparisons. The dataset does not isolate each factor’s contribution.
How August Compares with 2024
The improvement over 2025 should also be viewed against the earlier August results.
| Measure | August 2024 | August 2025 | August 2026 |
| Average daily rate | $337.59 | $263.30 | $275.11 |
| Occupancy | 53.25% | 52.11% | 48.73% |
| Average monthly listing revenue | $4,711 | $3,852 | $3,981 |
| Revenue per available rental night | $179.77 | $137.21 | $134.06 |
Rates and average monthly revenue recovered some ground from 2025. Both remained below August 2024 levels. Occupancy and RevPAR declined across these three August observations.
This is a comparison of the same filtered market segment. It does not track a fixed group of identical properties throughout the period.
What These Results Mean for Owners
For owners of four-bedroom Cancun vacation rentals, August supports a more complete performance review.
Start with the calendar. Compare nights booked with nights offered for rent. Owner stays and maintenance blocks can change the context of a monthly revenue figure.
Next, review rates alongside occupancy and RevPAR. A higher average rate provides only one part of the picture.
Then compare the property with suitable alternatives. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms provide a starting point. Views, beach access, condition, and guest capacity also matter when selecting competitors.
Finally, separate rental revenue from owner income. AirDNA revenue figures include cleaning fees. They should not be treated as profit or an owner’s distribution after expenses.
At Tim’s Ocean Condos, this market review provides context for property-level discussions. Each penthouse’s booking records and available calendar are needed to assess its own results.
What to Watch Next
August’s results provide a historical benchmark. They do not establish how the next month will perform.
For the next review, useful measures include future booked nights, available nights, and booked rates. Comparisons should use the same booking lead time. The calendar viewed thirty days before arrival differs from a complete month.
We will also watch whether stronger median revenue and RevPAR accompany future average revenue improvements. Those measures will help clarify how performance is improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average daily rate for four-bedroom Cancun Hotel Zone apartments in August 2026?
AirDNA reported an average daily rate of $275.11 for the filtered segment. This was 4.5% above August 2025. It represents booked-night performance, not a quoted price for every apartment or travel date.
What was the occupancy rate in August 2026?
Occupancy was 48.73%, compared with 52.11% in August 2025. The decline was 3.38 percentage points. AirDNA excludes blocked nights when calculating occupancy.
How much monthly revenue did these four-bedroom apartments generate?
Average monthly revenue was approximately $3,981 among listings receiving bookings. Median revenue was $3,668. These are market benchmarks and do not represent owner profit.
Did demand increase during August?
Booked nights increased from 629 to 709, a gain of 12.7%. More listings received bookings, while occupancy still declined.
Does this review cover all Cancun vacation rentals?
No. It covers only Zona Hotelera properties classified as apartments, with exactly four bedrooms, three or more bathrooms, and entire-place accommodation. It does not represent Cancun’s full vacation rental market.
My Research Scope and Methodology
This report uses AirDNA exports reviewed on September 23, 2026. The geographic filter is Cancun’s Zona Hotelera. Property filters are four bedrooms, three or more bathrooms, entire place, and apartment.
Monthly comparisons use August 2026, August 2025, and, where shown, August 2024. All currency figures are USD. Percentage changes use unrounded source values. Occupancy differences are expressed in percentage points.
Average monthly revenue is calculated across listings with at least one booking in the month. Booked listings are not total active supply. No total active supply figure is used in this report.
AirDNA figures are market estimates rather than audited owner accounts. Property classification, availability, and the listings represented can change. The sample is not a fixed panel of identical properties. Results should be checked against property records before evaluating an individual rental.
Sources: AirDNA filtered monthly exports; AirDNA revenue methodology; AirDNA occupancy methodology.
