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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Austin, TX Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Austin brought in $35,083 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 22% more than the Texas average of $28,688.
The short answer
Austin Airbnb Market at a Glance
Both rates and bookings run ahead of the Texas average. Listings averaged $304 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against $275 and 38% for the Texas average.
March, usually the best month, brings in about 83% more per listing than January, usually the slowest.
With 8,722 active listings, Austin is the second-largest of 450 Texas markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 8%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Austin?
Gross bookings per Austin listing averaged $35,083 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Texas average: $28,688), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Austin listing brings in $5,750 in March, its best month, and $3,140 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $9,450+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $5,300 or more, roughly $2,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,970 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,460 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
March earns about 1.8 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $4,250 $5,800 $2,960
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Austin Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
March 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in October 2025 and bookings in September 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $5,654 | 48.4% | $337 | $182 | 68 days | 4.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $4,423 | 46.3% | $296 | $147 | 46 days | 5.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,847 | 43.5% | $286 | $124 | 31 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,316 | 40.1% | $277 | $107 | 28 days | 6.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,626 | 44.2% | $283 | $130 | 31 days | 5.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $5,703 | 49.2% | $330 | $184 | 40 days | 5.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $4,639 | 44.7% | $305 | $155 | 38 days | 5.5 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,817 | 46.1% | $301 | $155 | 38 days | 5.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,402 | 47.1% | $283 | $147 | 36 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $4,521 | 43.6% | $282 | $146 | 39 days | 7.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $4,101 | 47.5% | $280 | $132 | 30 days | 6.4 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $4,654 | 49.6% | $299 | $155 | 39 days | 4.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Austin home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Austin Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Austin Airbnb took in $35,083 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,860 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $3,370 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,800 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,180 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,600 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
Austin Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $31,283 | $55,880 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Austin bookings | $3,800 | $6,790 |
| Gross bookings | $35,083 | $62,670 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Austin listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,880 | −$8,710 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,800 | −$6,790 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,750 | −$3,130 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$700 | −$1,250 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,050 | −$1,880 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$350 | −$350 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Austin's Airbnb rules | −$180 | −$180 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$12,710 | −$22,290 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $22,373about $1,860 a month | $40,380about $3,370 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Austin Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Austin's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Austin home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Austin's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Austin listings are booked on 67% or more of their nights, against 45% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $200 adds about $2,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $330 a night or more, against a median of $200. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $3,130 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, March brings the average listing about $5,750, against $3,140 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Austin listings average 4.83 stars, and 45% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $5,220 a month, against $2,920 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Austin?
Austin listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Texas average (38%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 52% in March and falls to 41% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 83%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 67% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 45% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 24% or less, under two nights a week.
March is usually the busiest month in Austin, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 46% 55% 40%
The 12-month rate of 42% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Austin?
The average nightly rate in Austin, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $304 over the past year, about 11% above the Texas average of $275 and about 9% below the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in March at about $325 and bottom out in January and December at about $265.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $585+ a night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $330 or more, about $130 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $200 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $125 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
March rates run 23% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $287 $337 $242
The 12-month ADR of $304 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Austin?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Austin it averaged $130 over the past year, from about $101 in a typical January to about $186 in a typical March.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $261+ per open night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $151 or more, about $60 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $89 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $52 or less, about 58% of the median.
March RevPAR is about 1.8 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $140 $187 $96
The 12-month RevPAR of $130 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Austin
Austin has two high seasons, March and October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from December to February.
Average revenue by month in Austin
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $4,250 $5,750 $3,140
Revenue by month in Austin in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $3,140 |
| February | Low season | $3,600 |
| March | High season | $5,750 |
| April | Shoulder season | $4,460 |
| May | Shoulder season | $4,510 |
| June | Shoulder season | $4,260 |
| July | Shoulder season | $4,260 |
| August | Shoulder season | $4,000 |
| September | Shoulder season | $4,320 |
| October | High season | $5,160 |
| November | Shoulder season | $3,950 |
| December | Low season | $3,540 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMarch, October | $5,460 | 51% | $314 |
| Shoulder seasonApril–September, November | $4,250 | 46% | $287 |
| Low seasonDecember–February | $3,430 | 44% | $269 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Austin?
Guests book Austin stays 40 days ahead on average (about six weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 67 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical October booking is made in early August.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 37 days 68 days 26 days
The 12-month figure of 40 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Austin
Yes, with a City of Austin short-term rental operator's license (City Code Chapter 4-23) for each rental; there is no owner-occupancy rule, but caps and spacing rules limit how many rentals one person can run.
31% of the 8,722 active listings in Austin display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Austin Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Austin
AirROI's area guide picks eight Austin neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Austin, South Congress (SoCo) and East Austin. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Austin | The heart of the city, known for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, cultural venues, and proximity to major attractions like the Texas State Capitol. It attracts both tourists and business travelers. | Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, 6th Street, Zilker Park, Austin Convention Center |
| South Congress (SoCo) | A beloved neighborhood filled with quirky shops, food trailers, and live music venues. It offers a unique Austin experience that attracts tourists looking for local culture and charm. | South Congress Avenue shops, Twenty-One Pilots mural, Bats under Congress Avenue Bridge, Guadalupe Street, Lou Neff Point |
| East Austin | An up-and-coming area known for its cool vibe, art galleries, craft breweries, and eclectic music scene. It attracts young vacationers and locals alike looking for something different. | East 6th Street, Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Luminations at the Wildflower Center, Brewery tour spots, Street art murals |
| North Loop | A funky neighborhood that attracts a mix of hipsters and families. It's known for its vintage shops, coffee houses, and local eateries, making it a picturesque area for Airbnb hosting. | Vulcan Video, North Loop shopping district, Epoch Coffee, The Beer Plant, Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller |
| Zilker Park | Surrounded by nature and outdoor activities, this area is perfect for visitors seeking recreation and tranquility while still being close to the city’s attractions. Zilker Park hosts many events and festivals. | Zilker Botanical Garden, Barton Springs Pool, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake |
| Mueller | A planned community that combines residential and commercial areas with parks and walking trails. It attracts families and young professionals looking for a suburban feel with urban conveniences. | Mueller Lake Park, Alamo Drafthouse, Thinkery Museum, The Barrel, Mueller Farmers' Market |
| West Campus | Located near the University of Texas at Austin, this area is popular among college students and visitors to the university, making it a prime spot for short-term rentals. | University of Texas at Austin, The Drag, Friedrich Park, Campus events, Austin Nature and Science Center |
| Travis Heights | A historic neighborhood known for its charming bungalows and proximity to downtown Austin. It’s a great area for guests looking to enjoy both the city and a residential feel. | Blanton Museum of Art, Travis Heights Park, SoCo Shopping, St. Edward's University, Austin Creek |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Austin Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Austin, ahead of private rooms at 10%. Houses are the most common property type at 58%, about twice the share of apartments and condos (30%).
Listings by room type
Austin Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 89%
- Private room 10%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 89.4% | 7,797 |
| Private room | 9.8% | 852 |
| Hotel room | 0.5% | 40 |
| Shared room | 0.4% | 33 |
Listings by property type
Austin Airbnb listings by property type
- House 58%
- Apartment/Condo 30%
- Hotel/Boutique 8%
- Others 2%
- Cabin/Outdoor 1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 58.3% | 5,082 |
| Apartment/Condo | 30.4% | 2,652 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.8% | 676 |
| Others | 2.3% | 198 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.2% | 101 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 13 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Austin Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Austin (28% of entire homes), and 41% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 7,540 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Austin entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
6%
28%
26%
20%
12%
9%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6.0% | 450 |
| 1 bedroom | 27.8% | 2,094 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% | 1,941 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.2% | 1,522 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% | 867 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.8% | 665 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Austin
A typical studio in Austin earned $13,700 over the past year, against $98,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 450 | $13,700 | $16,700 | $149 | 44% |
| 1 bedroom | 2,094 | $17,300 | $20,300 | $168 | 45% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,941 | $23,000 | $28,600 | $238 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,522 | $29,600 | $36,900 | $336 | 42% |
| 4 bedrooms | 867 | $46,200 | $59,600 | $525 | 40% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 665 | $98,000 | $122,000 | $988 | 43% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Austin Sleep?
The most common capacity in Austin is eight or more guests (27% of listings), and 47% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 7,940 listings with a guest capacity on file (91% of the market).
Austin listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
1%
17%
7%
23%
5%
17%
3%
27%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.8% | 62 |
| 2 guests | 17.0% | 1,351 |
| 3 guests | 7.1% | 560 |
| 4 guests | 22.7% | 1,805 |
| 5 guests | 5.3% | 424 |
| 6 guests | 17.0% | 1,351 |
| 7 guests | 2.7% | 214 |
| 8+ guests | 27.3% | 2,168 |
How Austin Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Austin hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing. About a quarter of listings (26%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 29
- Beds per listing
- 3.2
- Show exact location
- 26%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Austin Offer?
Austin listings compete on the household basics: the ten most common amenities are staples led by wifi, air conditioning and a smoke alarm, with no pool, hot tub or free on-site parking among them.
Share of Austin listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Austin
Listings in Austin with a climbing wall earned about 3.0 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $105,000 against $34,900. The gap is smaller for a boat slip (about 2.8 times as much) and a hot tub (about 2.7 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Austin listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing wall | 0.3% | $105,000 | $34,900 | +199% |
| Boat slip | 0.4% | $96,000 | $34,800 | +175% |
| Hot tub | 11% | $81,000 | $29,700 | +173% |
| Pool view | 3% | $85,800 | $33,700 | +154% |
| Sauna | 2% | $84,200 | $34,200 | +146% |
| Movie theater | 1% | $83,800 | $34,500 | +143% |
| Outdoor kitchen | 4% | $79,900 | $33,300 | +140% |
| Sun loungers | 14% | $69,600 | $29,400 | +137% |
| Mini golf | 2% | $80,000 | $34,400 | +133% |
| Arcade games | 3% | $76,000 | $33,900 | +124% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Austin?
Austin draws mostly domestic guests: nine in ten of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Houston is the largest source outside Austin, at about 8% of reviews. Of the 9% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and Mexico. English is spoken by 63% of guests, and Spanish by 21%.
91% of Austin guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 91%
- International 9%
Where Austin guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Austin | 8.0% |
| Houston | 7.6% |
| Dallas | 3.9% |
| San Antonio | 3.4% |
| New York | 3.0% |
Where Austin guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 90.8% |
| United Kingdom | 1.6% |
| Mexico | 1.6% |
| Canada | 1.2% |
Languages spoken by Austin guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 62.7% |
| Spanish | 20.6% |
| French | 3.8% |
| German | 1.9% |
| Portuguese | 1.6% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Austin?
Austin Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 45% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.77.
Communication and check-in score highest in Austin; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.82 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Austin: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly eight in ten Austin listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 32% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Austin listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 47%
- 181-270 days 32%
- 91-180 days 18%
- 31-90 days 3%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 46.6% | 4,066 |
| 181-270 days | 31.5% | 2,751 |
| 91-180 days | 18.3% | 1,597 |
| 31-90 days | 3.3% | 290 |
| 1-30 days | 0.2% | 18 |
Days a year Austin listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 4%
- 181-270 days 19%
- 91-180 days 32%
- 31-90 days 26%
- 1-30 days 19%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.0% | 350 |
| 181-270 days | 18.9% | 1,650 |
| 91-180 days | 32.0% | 2,794 |
| 31-90 days | 25.7% | 2,238 |
| 1-30 days | 19.4% | 1,690 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Austin?
The average Austin booking lasts 6.7 nights, longest in January and shortest in October. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year, some 200,000 in all. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Austin
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.6 nights 6.7 nights 4.3 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Austin Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About seven in ten listings in Austin accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 7%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Austin listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Austin?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Austin, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 40% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Austin listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Austin?
About nine in ten Austin listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $139, and some higher fees lift the average to $260. Spread over the average stay of 6.7 nights, that adds roughly $20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $139
- Average cleaning fee
- $260
- Listings charging a fee
- 89.9%
- Share of gross revenue
- 10.8%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Austin
The top-grossing Airbnb in Austin, a five-bedroom home, took in $754,000 over the past year, about 21 times the city's average of $35,100. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Frog + Lily Pad Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Havan Peaceful Private Luxury Retreat Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $714,287
- Occupancy
- 64.8%
- Daily rate
- $3,037
Near Downtown~Pool on 2 Acres~Pickleball~Sleeps 22 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $513,263
- Occupancy
- 75.3%
- Daily rate
- $1,709
Sleeps 32, Full Luxe Retreat • Hot Tub + Game Room Entire home · 17 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- $492,420
- Occupancy
- 62.8%
- Daily rate
- $3,275
WOW | Chill + Chic Austin Hub | 12BR Modern Marvel Entire home · 12 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- $480,082
- Occupancy
- 92.0%
- Daily rate
- $1,358
Serene 2 House Compound w/ Pool - Blocks to Rainey Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- $466,786
- Occupancy
- 94.1%
- Daily rate
- $1,294
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Austin?
Jason is the top-grossing host in Austin, with $3.18 million in bookings across 20 listings over the past year; two more accounts under the same name run another 30. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 4% of the market's 8,722 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Account 1 | 20 | $3,179,488 | $158,974 | 4.94/5 | |
| Lynn | 35 | $3,012,562 | $86,073 | 4.91/5 | |
| AvantStay Austin | 42 | $2,851,671 | $67,897 | 4.81/5 | |
| 4 | Jason Account 2 | 18 | $2,832,450 | $157,358 | 4.85/5 |
| 5 | Lee | 38 | $2,657,495 | $69,934 | 4.79/5 |
| 6 | Emerald Stay | 51 | $2,592,595 | $50,835 | 4.89/5 |
| 7 | Portoro Stay Local | 54 | $2,566,587 | $47,529 | 4.78/5 |
| 8 | Laurent | 42 | $2,561,500 | $60,988 | 4.59/5 |
| 9 | Jason Account 3 | 12 | $2,457,396 | $204,783 | 4.93/5 |
| 10 | Renters Club | 42 | $2,397,285 | $57,078 | 4.78/5 |
Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Austin?
Professional management companies run 17% of Austin listings and owners run the rest, though 43% of listings have a co-host. 56% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 87% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 55.8%
- Professional management
- 17.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 43.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 36.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 87.2%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Austin
110 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Austin, and companies run 14% of its Airbnb homes. Stay Local is the largest, with 99 listings and an average guest rating of 4.85; the next largest are Casago, Jessica, Austin Vacay and Emerald Stay. Among the five largest, Emerald Stay's homes rate highest, at 4.89.
The five largest run 4% of Austin's Airbnb homes
Share of Austin's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host
- Stay Local 1% · 99
- Casago 1% · 89
- Jessica <1% · 64
- Austin Vacay <1% · 60
- Emerald Stay <1% · 56
- All other listings 96%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See all 110 companies ranked in the Austin Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.
Nearby markets
Austin vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, Hudson Bend (23 km away, 44 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Austin.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Bend 16 km | 40 | $16,454 | $178 | 37% |
| Manchaca 19 km | 42 | $42,056 | $298 | 37% |
| Del Valle 19 km | 75 | $20,024 | $196 | 40% |
| Pflugerville 22 km | 268 | $21,408 | $196 | 41% |
| Manor 22 km | 161 | $15,355 | $177 | 34% |
| Hudson Bend 23 km | 44 | $78,769 | $778 | 33% |
| Buda 24 km | 80 | $26,603 | $273 | 36% |
| Lakeway 25 km | 68 | $33,397 | $361 | 35% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Texas
- Houston Airbnb data 9,231 listings
- San Antonio Airbnb data 5,462 listings
- Dallas Airbnb data 4,869 listings
- Galveston Airbnb data 3,902 listings
- Port Aransas Airbnb data 2,553 listings
- South Padre Island Airbnb data 2,447 listings
- Fredericksburg Airbnb data 2,204 listings
- Corpus Christi Airbnb data 2,006 listings
See all 450 Texas Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Austin
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Austin:
- Bardstown Airbnb data KY · $302/night · 42.5%
- Southern Pines Airbnb data NC · $304/night · 42.2%
- Luray Airbnb data VA · $302/night · 42.4%
- Stuart Airbnb data FL · $303/night · 42.8%
- Muskegon Airbnb data MI · $309/night · 42.3%
- Imperial Beach Airbnb data CA · $307/night · 42.8%
FAQ
Austin Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Austin?
An active Austin Airbnb grossed $35,083 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 8,722 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,300 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Austin?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Austin listings earn between $1,460 and $5,300 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,450 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Austin?
Listings in Austin were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Texas average. March is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Austin?
The average booked night in Austin cost $304 before fees. Half of listings charge between $125 and $330, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Austin?
Yes, with a City of Austin short-term rental operator's license for each rental; there is no owner-occupancy rule, but caps apply: two rentals per person on a site of three or fewer units, and the greater of one unit or 10% (25% with commercial use) in larger buildings. The Austin Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.
Is Airbnb profitable in Austin?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Austin Airbnb grossed $35,083 in the 12 months to October 2026, 22% above the Texas average of $28,688. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $22,373 a year (about $1,860 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $3,370 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Austin?
March usually pays best, averaging $5,750 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Austin?
Each night a Austin listing was open to book earned $130 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $261 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Austin?
Austin stays were booked 40 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Austin?
The average Austin Airbnb stay lasted 6.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Austin rated?
Guests rate Austin Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Austin?
Downtown Austin, South Congress (SoCo) and East Austin draw the most short-term rental interest in Austin. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Austin?
AirROI counted 8,722 active Airbnb listings in Austin as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Hornsby Bend, 16 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Austin?
In Austin, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $139, and some higher fees lift the average to $260.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 8,722 active Airbnb listings in Austin from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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