Pricing Your Mid-Term Rental for Traveling Healthcare Professionals

Pricing a mid-term rental is different from pricing a short-term stay. You're not optimizing for a weekend traveler — you're hosting a professional who will live in your home for two to six months at a time.

Done well, mid-term rentals offer steady occupancy, lower turnover, and reliable monthly income. The key is pricing your home in a way that reflects its value while staying competitive in the traveling healthcare professional market.

Understand the Market You're Serving

Traveling healthcare professionals receive a tax-free housing stipend that varies by city and hospital system. In most major markets, monthly stipends range from $2,000 to $4,500.

Your pricing should align with what professionals can comfortably afford with their stipend — without leaving money on the table.

Price for the Length of Stay

Mid-term guests expect a discount compared to nightly short-term rates, but a premium over traditional 12-month leases.

• Short-term (under 30 days): highest nightly rate
• Mid-term (1–6 months): 30–50% discount from nightly rate
• Long-term (6+ months): closer to local market rent

The longer the stay, the more stability you gain — price accordingly.

Factor In What's Included

Mid-term rentals come fully furnished, with utilities and Wi-Fi included. Your price should reflect those built-in conveniences.

• Furnishings and decor
• All utilities (electric, water, gas)
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Streaming services
• Cleaning between stays

These inclusions are exactly what professionals are willing to pay a premium for.

Adjust for Seasonality and Hospital Demand

Healthcare demand shifts throughout the year. Flu season, summer travel contracts, and major hospital hiring cycles all influence pricing.

Track the rhythm of demand in your market and adjust rates two to three times per year.

Don't Underprice Quality

A common mistake is pricing too low to fill the calendar quickly. The result is often guests who don't match the quality of your home.

The right price attracts the right guest.

Professionals are willing to pay more for homes that feel intentional, restful, and well-maintained.

The LIVIANA Perspective

At LIVIANA, we help homeowners price their properties to perform — pairing market insight with the traveling healthcare professional audience that values their space most.

Because the best returns come from homes priced with intention.