Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 58% · peaks at 80% in Jun
80% (Jun)
Summer peak
58%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Alexandria, VA remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $50,846 in annual revenue at 65% occupancy and a $205 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Alexandria address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Alexandria's ADR rises 32% from Feb ($179) to Mar ($237), but occupancy rises 2.5× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| $217 |
| $47,523 |
3 Bedroom | 122 | 52% | $319 | $59,993 |
4 Bedroom | 53 | 43% | $453 | $70,342 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 16 | 43% | $590 | $92,803 |
Alexandria is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminary Hill Strawberry Hill | 15% | $93,267 | 31 | $608K |
| 2 | Southwest Quadrant | 15% | $127,141 | 14 | $846K |
| 3 | Alexandria West | 15% | $53,782 | 9 | $365K |
| 4 | Eisenhower East | 10% | $60,706 | 6 | $627K |
| 5 | Potomac Yard Potomac Greens | 9% | $94,023 | 3 | $1065K |
| 6 | Braddock Road Metro Station | 7% | $54,680 | 98 | $760K |
| 7 | Landmark Van Dorn | 7% | $24,745 | 5 | $368K |
| 8 | Potomac West | 6% | $55,751 | 55 | $894K |
| 9 | Beauregard | 5% | $19,892 | 3 | $365K |
| 10 | North Ridge Rosemont | 5% | $45,784 | 11 | $852K |
| 11 | Old Town North | 5% | $34,354 | 7 | $707K |
| 12 | King St Metro Eisenhower Av | 4% | $38,692 | 9 | $882K |
| 13 | Old Town | 4% | $51,798 | 81 | $1266K |
| 14 | Taylor Run Duke Street | 3% | $34,243 | 9 | $995K |
| 15 | Arlandria Chirilagua | 2% | $22,074 | 9 | $894K |
| 16 | Northeast | 1% | $11,849 | 4 | $808K |
Annual average is 65%, rising to 80% in June and dipping to 32% in February.
June, May, August are peak months, with ADR averaging $222 and occupancy reaching 80% in June.
$677,578, down 0.26% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 299 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Alexandria, VA (3.34% of bookings), Washington, DC (2.91% of bookings), New York, NY (2.86% of bookings).
487 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (26), 1 bedroom (299), 2 bedroom (163), 3 bedroom (122), 4 bedroom (53), 5 bedroom (16).