Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 53% · peaks at 71% in Jul
71% (Jul)
Summer peak
53%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Columbus, OH is a strong Airbnb market in 2026, with a median annual revenue of $29,933, 52% occupancy, and a median ADR of $143 (Chalet data). The city requires a permit and annual fees, with a total tax load of 15.85%, so regulatory compliance is essential.
Top-quartile operators can achieve up to $45,962 in annual revenue. For compliance details and updates, see [Columbus STR regulations](/rental-regulations/columbus-oh).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Columbus address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Columbus's ADR rises 31% from Jul ($127) to Feb ($166), but occupancy rises 2.0× 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.
| $152 |
| $29,966 |
3 Bedroom | 339 | 54% | $210 | $41,286 |
4 Bedroom | 135 | 54% | $302 | $59,711 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 53 | 56% | $407 | $83,816 |
Columbus 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 | Milo Grogan | 23% | $35,390 | 8 | $155K |
| 2 | Greater Hilltop | 22% | $48,195 | 11 | $218K |
| 3 | Franklinton | 20% | $35,062 | 29 | $173K |
| 4 | East Columbus | 20% | $27,364 | 5 | $135K |
| 5 | Far South | 20% | $40,963 | 4 | $210K |
| 6 | South Side | 18% | $30,472 | 119 | $172K |
| 7 | North Linden | 17% | $31,625 | 30 | $183K |
| 8 | South Linden | 14% | $18,672 | 17 | $134K |
| 9 | Olentangy West | 12% | $49,010 | 16 | $395K |
| 10 | Mid East | 12% | $23,891 | 42 | $203K |
| 11 | Livingston Avenue Area | 12% | $21,842 | 41 | $187K |
| 12 | Far North | 10% | $25,899 | 3 | $250K |
| 13 | Near East | 10% | $33,666 | 163 | $331K |
| 14 | Harrison West | 10% | $34,758 | 18 | $365K |
| 15 | Fifth By Northwest | 9% | $26,695 | 41 | $284K |
| 16 | Far Northwest | 9% | $31,650 | 6 | $351K |
| 17 | West Scioto | 9% | $34,346 | 6 | $384K |
| 18 | Victorian Village | 9% | $37,392 | 80 | $431K |
| 19 | Northeast | 8% | $20,581 | 17 | $243K |
| 20 | North Central | 8% | $14,724 | 8 | $188K |
| 21 | Clintonville | 8% | $36,406 | 73 | $472K |
| 22 | University District | 8% | $30,006 | 276 | $395K |
| 23 | Northland | 8% | $21,371 | 57 | $283K |
| 24 | South East | 7% | $20,611 | 8 | $289K |
| 25 | Italian Village | 7% | $32,053 | 123 | $455K |
| 26 | Northwest | 7% | $17,260 | 12 | $248K |
| 27 | German Village | 7% | $36,791 | 51 | $557K |
| 28 | Brewery District | 6% | $21,996 | 9 | $343K |
| 29 | Rocky Fork Blacklick | 6% | $15,598 | 7 | $246K |
| 30 | Downtown | 6% | $22,390 | 79 | $355K |
| 31 | Hayden Run | 6% | $26,809 | 3 | $471K |
| 32 | Far East | 5% | $16,004 | 4 | $321K |
Annual average is 52%, rising to 71% in July and dipping to 36% in February.
July, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $163 and occupancy reaching 71% in July.
$251,236, down 0.74% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 719 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Columbus, OH (6.90% of bookings), Cincinnati, OH (3.67% of bookings), Cleveland, OH (3.51% of bookings).
1,415 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (48), 1 bedroom (719), 2 bedroom (440), 3 bedroom (339), 4 bedroom (135), 5 bedroom (53).
