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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Colorado (2026)

Bailey is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Colorado in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 83 markets. Its listings averaged $65,500 in revenue over the 12 months to October 2026 and were booked on 53% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 2nd of 83 for revenue growth, 5th of 83 for occupancy and 6th of 83 for revenue per listing. With 157 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Golden and Arvada come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
183
Active Airbnb listings
43,800
Avg. revenue per listing
$44,600
Occupancy rate
41%
Avg. nightly rate
$415
Revenue change, typical market
+7%

The short answer

Colorado Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Colorado, the 43,800 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $44,600 over the same period. They were booked on 41% of nights at about $415 a night; the ranking covers the 83 markets with at least 100 active listings. Revenue per listing rose in 64 of the 83 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 7% in the typical one.

The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Colorado are

Each dot is one of the 183 markets AirROI tracks in Colorado (2 outlying ones fall outside the map), sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Colorado areDot map of 181 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 Bailey, 2 Golden, 3 Arvada, 4 Boulder, 5 Wheat Ridge, 6 Centennial, 7 Zuni, 8 Denver, 9 Breckenridge, 10 Glenwood Springs.10987654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $27k$27k–$37k$37k–$48k$48k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Colorado

Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Colorado at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
Bailey Growing revenue · High occupancy$65,50053%
Golden High occupancy · High earnings$52,70053%
Arvada High occupancy · Large market$48,00050%
4 Boulder Large market · High earnings$49,90046%
5 Wheat Ridge High occupancy · Growing revenue$46,70053%
6 Centennial High occupancy · Growing revenue$45,80052%
7 Zuni High occupancy · Growing revenue$55,60053%
8 Denver Large market · Year-round demand$32,30050%
9 Breckenridge Large market · High earnings$67,20039%
10 Glenwood Springs High earnings · High occupancy$64,00047%

  1. 1. Bailey

    Known for: Growing revenue · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bailey, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bailey, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Bailey, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bailey
    Avg. revenue
    $65,500 +30% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    53%
    Nightly rate
    $375
    Active listings
    157

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 6th of 83
    • Occupancy 5th of 83
    • Market size 57th of 83
    • Year-round 25th of 83
    • Growth 2nd of 83
    How it earns
    Bailey fills more nights than most of Colorado: 53% of them, the fifth-highest occupancy of the 83 ranked markets, at about $375 a night. That adds up to $65,500 per listing over the year, the sixth-highest of the 83 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $5,540 a month; the top quarter clear $9,050 or more. Revenue per listing rose 30% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Colorado, helped by nightly rates 24% higher, even as the number of listings grew 25%.
    When it earns
    Bailey's season runs from June to September, peaking in July at about $9,720 per listing; April, the quietest month, brings in about $3,930. Stays are shorter than in most of Colorado, about 4 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 50 days ahead. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (89% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 62% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in Colorado, and houses make up 47% of supply.
    Guest expectations
    Guests rate listings highly, 4.93 stars on average against 4.87 for the typical market in Colorado, so reviews set a high bar.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet April and want a large home for groups and families.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $5,540/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $9,050+/mo
    Booked ahead
    50 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Most common home size
    3 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    88%
    Full Bailey Airbnb report

  2. 2. Golden

    Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Golden, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Golden, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Golden, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Golden
    Avg. revenue
    $52,700 +4% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    53%
    Nightly rate
    $325
    Active listings
    301

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 19th of 83
    • Occupancy 4th of 83
    • Market size 36th of 83
    • Year-round 17th of 83
    • Growth 49th of 83
    How it earns
    Golden earns on volume. Rates run below the Colorado average at about $325 a night, but listings book 53% of nights. Listings averaged $52,700 in revenue over the year, 18% above the Colorado average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $4,550, and the best quarter clear $7,100.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Golden concentrates from May to September: July earns about $8,680 per listing, about 2.3 times as much as February.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (32% of entire homes), and houses make up 46% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,550/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,100+/mo
    Booked ahead
    61 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    75%

    Areas in the full report: Downtown Golden · Colorado School of Mines Area · Lookout Mountain

    Full Golden Airbnb report

  3. 3. Arvada

    Known for: High occupancy · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Arvada, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Arvada, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Arvada, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Arvada
    Avg. revenue
    $48,000 +12% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    50%
    Nightly rate
    $305
    Active listings
    621

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 28th of 83
    • Occupancy 10th of 83
    • Market size 17th of 83
    • Year-round 34th of 83
    • Growth 24th of 83
    How it earns
    Rates in Arvada sit below the Colorado average, at about $305 a night, but listings are booked on 50% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $48,000, 8% above the Colorado average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $4,550 and a top-quarter listing $7,400 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 17% higher, even as the number of listings grew 15%.
    When it earns
    In Arvada, the months from May to September earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $8,210 per listing; February is the low point at about $3,050. Guests book later than in most of Colorado, about 40 days ahead against roughly 56 for the typical market in Colorado; stays average 6 nights.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 68% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in Colorado, and houses make up 82% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and can ride out a slow February.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,550/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,400+/mo
    Booked ahead
    40 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    5+ bedrooms
    Superhosts
    75%

    Areas in the full report: Old Town Arvada · West Woods · Arvada Ridge

    Full Arvada Airbnb report

  4. 4. Boulder

    Known for: Large market · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Boulder, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Boulder, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Boulder, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Boulder
    Avg. revenue
    $49,900 +7% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    46%
    Nightly rate
    $420
    Active listings
    893

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 24th of 83
    • Occupancy 28th of 83
    • Market size 10th of 83
    • Year-round 25th of 83
    • Growth 43rd of 83
    How it earns
    Listings in Boulder are booked on 46% of nights, 5 points above the Colorado average, at about $420 a night. That adds up to $49,900 per listing over the year, 12% above the Colorado average. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $3,790 a month, while the top quarter clear $7,850 and the top 10% $13,800, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Colorado. Revenue per listing rose 7% over the year, helped by nightly rates 13% higher.
    When it earns
    Boulder's season runs from May to October, peaking in July at about $8,510 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $3,430. Trips run long, about 7 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Colorado, booked about 61 days ahead.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (27% of entire homes), and houses make up 60% of supply.
    The competition
    It is still largely owner-run: professional managers account for 7% of listings, and Superhosts make up 61% of hosts.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February and want to manage a property themselves.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,790/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,850+/mo
    Booked ahead
    61 days
    Average stay
    7 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    61%

    Areas in the full report: Pearl Street Mall · Chautauqua Park · University Hill

    Full Boulder Airbnb report

  5. 5. Wheat Ridge

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Wheat Ridge, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Wheat Ridge, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Wheat Ridge, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Wheat Ridge
    Avg. revenue
    $46,700 +17% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    53%
    Nightly rate
    $260
    Active listings
    230

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 30th of 83
    • Occupancy 1st of 83
    • Market size 43rd of 83
    • Year-round 21st of 83
    • Growth 14th of 83
    How it earns
    Wheat Ridge earns on volume. Rates run below the Colorado average at about $260 a night, but listings book 53% of nights. Revenue per listing, $46,700, is close to the Colorado average. A typical listing takes in about $3,610 a month; the top quarter clear $6,010 or more. Revenue per listing rose 17% over the year, helped by nightly rates 17% higher. With 230 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Wheat Ridge concentrates from May to September: July earns about $6,880 per listing, about 2.4 times as much as February.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (27% of entire homes), and houses make up 73% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
    Registration
    Nearly nine in ten listings display a registration number, so confirm the local rules before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,610/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,010+/mo
    Booked ahead
    44 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    77%
    Full Wheat Ridge Airbnb report

  6. 6. Centennial

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Centennial, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Centennial, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Centennial, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Centennial
    Avg. revenue
    $45,800 +20% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    52%
    Nightly rate
    $270
    Active listings
    203

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 33rd of 83
    • Occupancy 6th of 83
    • Market size 46th of 83
    • Year-round 10th of 83
    • Growth 9th of 83
    How it earns
    Rates in Centennial sit below the Colorado average, at about $270 a night, but listings are booked on 52% of nights. Revenue per listing, $45,800, is close to the Colorado average. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $4,160, and the best quarter clear $7,440. Revenue per listing rose 20% over the year, helped by nightly rates 25% higher. Its 203 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    In Centennial, the months from May to September earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $6,930 per listing; February is the low point at about $3,240. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Colorado, about 39 days before check-in, and guests stay about 8 nights.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 62% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in Colorado, and houses make up 71% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,160/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,440+/mo
    Booked ahead
    39 days
    Average stay
    8 nights
    Most common home size
    4 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    72%
    Full Centennial Airbnb report

  7. 7. Zuni

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Zuni, 8 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Zuni, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Zuni, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Zuni
    Avg. revenue
    $55,600 +19% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    53%
    Nightly rate
    $320
    Active listings
    101

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 16th of 83
    • Occupancy 3rd of 83
    • Market size 80th of 83
    • Year-round 14th of 83
    • Growth 10th of 83
    How it earns
    Zuni earns on volume. Rates run below the Colorado average at about $320 a night, but listings book 53% of nights. That adds up to $55,600 per listing over the year, 25% above the Colorado average. Month to month, the median listing earns about $4,440 and a top-quarter listing $7,550 or more. Revenue per listing rose 19% over the year, helped by nightly rates 14% higher. With 101 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    Zuni's season runs from May to September, peaking in July at about $8,490 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $3,700. Guests book later than in most of Colorado, about 41 days ahead against roughly 56 for the typical market in Colorado; stays average 5 nights.
    What sells
    Big homes set the market: 61% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in Colorado, and houses make up 77% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,440/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,550+/mo
    Booked ahead
    41 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    68%
    Full Zuni Airbnb report

  8. 8. Denver

    Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Denver, 8 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Denver, 10 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Denver, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Denver
    Avg. revenue
    $32,300 +12% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    50%
    Nightly rate
    $225
    Active listings
    3,600

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 60th of 83
    • Occupancy 11th of 83
    • Market size 1st of 83
    • Year-round 6th of 83
    • Growth 22nd of 83
    How it earns
    Rates in Denver sit below the Colorado average, at about $225 a night, but listings are booked on 50% of nights. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $32,300, 28% below the Colorado average. Its place at #8 rests on market size (1st of 83) and year-round demand (6th of 83) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $3,120 a month; the top quarter clear $5,070 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 13% higher.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Denver concentrates from May to September: July earns about $5,150 per listing, about twice as much as January. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Colorado, about 41 days before check-in, and guests stay about 7 nights.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 28% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in Colorado.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
    Registration
    Registration numbers appear on nearly three-quarters of listings; check with the local authority before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $3,120/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $5,070+/mo
    Booked ahead
    41 days
    Average stay
    7 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    67%

    Areas in the full report: RiNo (River North Art District) · LoDo (Lower Downtown) · Capitol Hill

    Full Denver Airbnb report

  9. 9. Breckenridge

    Known for: Large market · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Breckenridge, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Breckenridge, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Breckenridge, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Breckenridge
    Avg. revenue
    $67,200 +9% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    39%
    Nightly rate
    $590
    Active listings
    3,120

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 5th of 83
    • Occupancy 59th of 83
    • Market size 2nd of 83
    • Year-round 68th of 83
    • Growth 33rd of 83
    How it earns
    Breckenridge earns on price: guests pay about $590 a night, 42% above the Colorado average. Average revenue per listing came to $67,200, the fifth-highest of the 83 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $5,130, and the best quarter clear $9,310. Revenue per listing rose 9% over the year, helped by nightly rates 11% higher.
    When it earns
    In Breckenridge, the months from December to March earn above the yearly average, led by February at about $13,200 per listing; October is the low point at about $3,220.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 44% of listings, against about 20% in the typical market in Colorado, and the largest operator runs 142 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.80 stars) trail the typical market in Colorado (4.87), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet October and can furnish and price for a premium stay.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $5,130/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $9,310+/mo
    Booked ahead
    66 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    60%

    Areas in the full report: Peak 8 · Historic Main Street · Breck Ski Resort Base

    Full Breckenridge Airbnb report

  10. 10. Glenwood Springs

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Glenwood Springs, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Glenwood Springs, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Glenwood Springs, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Glenwood Springs
    Avg. revenue
    $64,000 +1% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    47%
    Nightly rate
    $385
    Active listings
    265

    Where it places among the 83 ranked markets in Colorado

    • Revenue 8th of 83
    • Occupancy 22nd of 83
    • Market size 38th of 83
    • Year-round 50th of 83
    • Growth 63rd of 83
    How it earns
    Demand runs high in Glenwood Springs: 47% of nights booked, 6 points above the Colorado average, at about $385 a night. That adds up to $64,000 per listing over the year, the eighth-highest of the 83 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $5,250 and a top-quarter listing $8,320 or more. Its 265 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    Glenwood Springs' season runs from June to September, peaking in July at about $10,600 per listing; April, the quietest month, brings in about $3,490. Visits are quick, about 3 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Colorado, booked about 51 days ahead.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (25% of entire homes), and houses make up 59% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can ride out a slow April.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $5,250/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $8,320+/mo
    Booked ahead
    51 days
    Average stay
    3 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    73%
    Full Glenwood Springs Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 83 Ranked Markets in Colorado Compare

The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.

Top Airbnb markets in Colorado, ranked by AirROI
Bailey Growing revenue, high occupancy$65,54053%$37740%+30%157
Golden High occupancy, high earnings$52,69653%$32743%+4%301
Arvada High occupancy, large market$48,02650%$30637%+12%621
4Boulder Large market, high earnings$49,94346%$41840%+7%893
5Wheat Ridge High occupancy, growing revenue$46,65853%$25842%+17%230
6Centennial High occupancy, growing revenue$45,81552%$26847%+20%203
7Zuni High occupancy, growing revenue$55,60153%$32144%+19%101
8Denver Large market, year-round demand$32,33350%$22451%+12%3,599
9Breckenridge Large market, high earnings$67,15639%$59124%+9%3,119
10Glenwood Springs High earnings, high occupancy$64,03247%$38633%+1%265
11Black Hawk High earnings, high occupancy$63,43451%$36438%0%136
12Estes Park Large market, high earnings$58,81445%$42120%+9%1,381
13Divide High occupancy, growing revenue$52,53151%$30635%+15%115
14Aspen High earnings, large market$92,81836%$1,07932%−2%654
15Westminster High occupancy, growing revenue$40,56548%$25939%+14%328
16Colorado Springs Large market, high occupancy$34,99748%$24437%+12%2,303
17Snowmass Village High earnings, large market$68,87436%$80020%+11%637
18Cascade-Chipita Park High occupancy, high earnings$59,66850%$34929%+14%110
19Ouray High earnings, growing revenue$60,72146%$41521%+15%184
20Florissant Growing revenue, high earnings$48,44545%$31736%+22%180
21Lakewood Growing revenue, high occupancy$29,15150%$19144%+25%380
22Fort Collins High occupancy, large market$39,83248%$28232%+9%549
23Loveland High occupancy, growing revenue$36,13151%$22838%+11%319
24Blue River High earnings$88,35443%$65732%−2%189
25Carbondale High earnings, high occupancy$54,61046%$41437%−1%144

By measure

Colorado Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy

The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Colorado

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Colorado
#MarketRevenue
Aspen #14 overall$92,800
Mountain Village #31 overall$89,000
Snowmass Village #17 overall$68,900
4Breckenridge #9 overall$67,200
5Telluride #28 overall$65,200
6Glenwood Springs #10 overall$64,000
7Crested Butte #34 overall$61,900
8Beaver Creek #50 overall$59,400
9Estes Park #12 overall$58,800
10Vail #35 overall$58,600
11Golden #2 overall$52,700
12Grand Lake #32 overall$51,800
13Boulder #4 overall$49,900
14Fairplay #27 overall$49,700
15Steamboat Springs #37 overall$48,600
16Arvada #3 overall$48,000
17Silverthorne #33 overall$46,700
18Wheat Ridge #5 overall$46,700
19Frisco #42 overall$46,500
20Centennial #6 overall$45,800
21Edwards #65 overall$43,700
22Buena Vista #38 overall$42,900
23Mount Crested Butte #58 overall$42,600
24Salida #48 overall$41,900
25Winter Park #59 overall$41,200

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Colorado by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Colorado by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
Mountain Village #31 overall$1,235
Aspen #14 overall$1,080
Beaver Creek #50 overall$965
4Vail #35 overall$840
5Snowmass Village #17 overall$800
6Telluride #28 overall$730
7Edwards #65 overall$665
8Steamboat Springs #37 overall$600
9Breckenridge #9 overall$590
10Crested Butte #34 overall$570
11Avon #71 overall$530
12Frisco #42 overall$455
13Winter Park #59 overall$440
14Silverthorne #33 overall$425
15Mount Crested Butte #58 overall$420
16Estes Park #12 overall$420
17Boulder #4 overall$420
18Keystone #62 overall$410
19Fraser #67 overall$405
20Durango #45 overall$390
21Grand Lake #32 overall$390
22Glenwood Springs #10 overall$385
23Fairplay #27 overall$360
24Dillon #70 overall$350
25Granby #57 overall$350

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Colorado

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Colorado
#MarketOccupancy
Wheat Ridge #5 overall53%
Golden #2 overall53%
Centennial #6 overall52%
4Loveland #23 overall51%
5Arvada #3 overall50%
6Denver #8 overall50%
7Lakewood #21 overall50%
8Westminster #15 overall48%
9Fort Collins #22 overall48%
10Colorado Springs #16 overall48%
11Longmont #36 overall48%
12Glenwood Springs #10 overall47%
13Montrose #49 overall47%
14Grand Junction #41 overall46%
15Boulder #4 overall46%
16Woodland Park #43 overall46%
17Estes Park #12 overall45%
18Buena Vista #38 overall44%
19Leadville #55 overall43%
20Aurora #54 overall43%
21Fairplay #27 overall42%
22Pueblo #61 overall42%
23Grand Lake #32 overall41%
24Salida #48 overall41%
25Crested Butte #34 overall41%

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Colorado

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Colorado
#MarketSlow month
Pueblo #61 overall62%
Denver #8 overall51%
Aurora #54 overall51%
4Centennial #6 overall47%
5Grand Junction #41 overall46%
6Lakewood #21 overall44%
7Golden #2 overall43%
8Longmont #36 overall43%
9Wheat Ridge #5 overall42%
10Boulder #4 overall40%
11Westminster #15 overall39%
12Pagosa Springs #53 overall38%
13Loveland #23 overall38%
14Colorado Springs #16 overall37%
15Arvada #3 overall37%
16Montrose #49 overall36%
17Durango #45 overall35%
18Fraser #67 overall35%
19Fairplay #27 overall35%
20Salida #48 overall34%
21Woodland Park #43 overall34%
22Silverthorne #33 overall33%
23Glenwood Springs #10 overall33%
24Aspen #14 overall32%
25Fort Collins #22 overall32%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Colorado

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Colorado
#MarketChange
Lakewood #21 overall+25%
South Fork #76 overall+24%
Centennial #6 overall+20%
4Pueblo #61 overall+18%
5Longmont #36 overall+17%
6Wheat Ridge #5 overall+17%
7Montrose #49 overall+16%
8Westminster #15 overall+14%
9Colorado Springs #16 overall+12%
10Denver #8 overall+12%
11Arvada #3 overall+12%
12Loveland #23 overall+11%
13Snowmass Village #17 overall+11%
14Pagosa Springs #53 overall+10%
15Granby #57 overall+9%
16Fort Collins #22 overall+9%
17Breckenridge #9 overall+9%
18Estes Park #12 overall+9%
19Aurora #54 overall+9%
20Edwards #65 overall+8%
21Grand Lake #32 overall+8%
22Buena Vista #38 overall+8%
23Steamboat Springs #37 overall+7%
24Boulder #4 overall+7%
25Grand Junction #41 overall+6%

Largest Airbnb markets in Colorado

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Colorado
#MarketListings
Denver #8 overall3,600
Breckenridge #9 overall3,120
Colorado Springs #16 overall2,300
4Steamboat Springs #37 overall2,270
5Vail #35 overall1,550
6Keystone #62 overall1,440
7Estes Park #12 overall1,380
8Winter Park #59 overall1,180
9Durango #45 overall1,090
10Boulder #4 overall893
11Frisco #42 overall880
12Pagosa Springs #53 overall847
13Silverthorne #33 overall701
14Aspen #14 overall654
15Snowmass Village #17 overall637
16Telluride #28 overall628
17Arvada #3 overall621
18Avon #71 overall588
19Fraser #67 overall581
20Granby #57 overall569
21Aurora #54 overall566
22Fort Collins #22 overall549
23Mount Crested Butte #58 overall546
24Beaver Creek #50 overall539
25Dillon #70 overall519

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Colorado Earn the Most

July is the best month for about seven in ten ranked markets in Colorado. February is the most common slowest month, in 31 markets.

July earns about 2.2 times what April does

Average revenue per listing across the 83 ranked markets in Colorado, by month

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Colorado
MonthAvg. revenue per listingBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$6,060––
February$6,80011 marketsBreckenridge, Aspen, Snowmass Village
March$7,0607 marketsSilverthorne, Frisco, Mount Crested Butte
April$3,220––
May$3,7101 marketFruita
June$5,4802 marketsGrand Junction, Cortez
July$7,20058 marketsBailey, Golden, Arvada
August$5,5501 marketCrestone
September$4,5901 marketPalisade
October$3,560––
November$3,290––
December$6,0002 marketsBlue River, Alma

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Named regions

Regions in Colorado

These pages compare the towns of a region that people search by name, with figures for the region as a whole.

Management

Who Manages Airbnbs in Colorado?

AirROI ranks the 50 largest of the 309 companies that run 5 or more Airbnb listings in Colorado, by listings, guest rating and growth; companies run 38% of its listings.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 83 markets in Colorado with at least 100 active Airbnb listings and data through October 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:

  • Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
  • Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
  • Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
  • Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
  • Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.

Left out: 20 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.

To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb profit calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Colorado

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Colorado?

Bailey ranks first of the 83 markets in Colorado in AirROI's ranking, with $65,500 in average revenue per listing and 53% occupancy. Golden and Arvada follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Colorado?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 200 listings, Aspen leads at $92,800 a year, ahead of Mountain Village at $89,000. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.

How much does an Airbnb make in Colorado?

The average active listing in Colorado earned $44,600 over the 12 months to October 2026, at 41% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between $29,900 and $51,800 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Colorado?

The average listing in Colorado was booked on 41% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 37% and 47%, so a market above about 47% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Colorado?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Wheat Ridge has the highest occupancy, with 53% of available nights booked, followed by Golden at 53%. Its listings average about $260 a night and $46,700 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Colorado?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Mountain Village has the highest average nightly rate, about $1,235, followed by Aspen at $1,080. Pueblo is the least expensive, at about $160. The average booked night in Colorado costs about $415.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Colorado?

July is the highest-earning month for 58 of the 83 ranked markets, followed by February (11). February is the most common slowest month, in 31 of the 83 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Colorado earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Pueblo has the steadiest income: its slowest month, November, still earns about 62% of its best. Denver follows, at 51%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Colorado?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Lakewood, up 25% on the year before, and in South Fork, up 24%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Colorado in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 64 of the 83 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 7%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Colorado?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 200 active listings, Bailey (#1 overall, $65,500 per listing), Zuni (#7, $55,600) and Black Hawk (#11, $63,400) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Colorado?

AirROI tracked 43,800 active Airbnb listings in Colorado over the 12 months to October 2026, across 183 markets. The largest ranked market is Denver, with 3,600 listings, followed by Breckenridge with 3,120.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Colorado?

Rules can come from the state as well as the city or county, and they change often, so check both for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in 3 of the 83 ranked markets, including Wheat Ridge, Denver and Aurora, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

Directory

All 183 Airbnb Markets in Colorado

Every Colorado city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.

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