Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 52% · peaks at 69% in Jul
69% (Jul)
Summer peak
52%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Kansas City, MO is a good Airbnb market in 2026. The median full-time listing earned $29,638, with 52% occupancy and a $169 ADR, according to Chalet data. Regulation is strict: non-resident STRs are banned in residential zones, with active enforcement and high fines.
Top-quartile operators achieved $53,519 in annual revenue, highlighting strong upside for well-run listings. For compliance details, see [Kansas City STR regulations](/rental-regulations/kansas-city-mo).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Kansas City address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Kansas City's ADR rises 49% from Apr ($137) to Jul ($204), but occupancy rises 2.1× 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.
| 53% |
| $161 |
| $30,930 |
3 Bedroom | 198 | 47% | $232 | $39,429 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 78 | 49% | $381 | $68,042 |
5 Bedroom | 48 | 40% | $458 | $67,240 |
Kansas City 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 | Key Coalition | 82% | $96,148 | 3 | $117K |
| 2 | Coves North | 58% | $248,048 | 3 | $431K |
| 3 | Hickman Mills | 56% | $112,301 | 4 | $200K |
| 4 | Lykins | 46% | $43,254 | 3 | $93K |
| 5 | Ashland Ridge | 28% | $40,609 | 1 | $143K |
| 6 | Blue Hills | 28% | $31,983 | 12 | $116K |
| 7 | Foxtown East | 25% | $25,861 | 4 | $105K |
| 8 | Independence Plaza | 21% | $26,863 | 5 | $128K |
| 9 | Fairwood And Robandee | 18% | $31,303 | 3 | $171K |
| 10 | Westside South | 18% | $36,137 | 9 | $199K |
| 11 | Waldo Homes | 17% | $40,893 | 6 | $234K |
| 12 | Eastern 49 63 | 17% | $33,879 | 6 | $195K |
| 13 | Rockhill | 17% | $37,487 | 2 | $218K |
| 14 | Southmoreland | 17% | $36,262 | 64 | $218K |
| 15 | Columbus Park | 16% | $34,353 | 16 | $217K |
| 16 | Stayton Meadows | 16% | $33,987 | 3 | $217K |
| 17 | Cbd Downtown | 15% | $29,116 | 31 | $194K |
| 18 | Crown Center | 15% | $39,874 | 2 | $266K |
| 19 | Parkview | 15% | $18,728 | 3 | $125K |
| 20 | Center City | 14% | $26,414 | 5 | $184K |
| 21 | Stratford Estates | 14% | $27,104 | 2 | $189K |
| 22 | Crossroads | 14% | $42,054 | 18 | $295K |
| 23 | South Plaza | 14% | $61,426 | 9 | $452K |
| 24 | Countryside | 13% | $56,590 | 3 | $425K |
| 25 | Rolling Meadows | 13% | $38,482 | 2 | $289K |
| 26 | Ward Parkway | 13% | $46,580 | 9 | $367K |
| 27 | South Hyde Park | 13% | $38,287 | 21 | $305K |
| 28 | Prairie Point Wildberry | 13% | $47,386 | 5 | $378K |
| 29 | Volker | 12% | $33,578 | 54 | $276K |
| 30 | River Market | 12% | $33,252 | 12 | $273K |
| 31 | West Waldo | 12% | $31,943 | 4 | $275K |
| 32 | Maple Park West | 12% | $30,554 | 6 | $264K |
| 33 | Scarritt Point | 11% | $16,504 | 12 | $144K |
| 34 | Beacon Hills | 11% | $43,000 | 6 | $379K |
| 35 | Davidson | 11% | $30,732 | 3 | $273K |
| 36 | Old Westport | 11% | $30,750 | 14 | $276K |
| 37 | Tower Homes | 11% | $33,217 | 12 | $309K |
| 38 | North Hyde Park | 11% | $31,488 | 24 | $296K |
| 39 | East Meyer 7 | 11% | $14,596 | 3 | $139K |
| 40 | Oak Meyer Gardens | 10% | $43,515 | 4 | $421K |
| 41 | West Plaza | 10% | $27,524 | 43 | $267K |
| 42 | Hanover Place | 10% | $35,288 | 24 | $343K |
| 43 | Wendell Phillips | 10% | $16,685 | 7 | $164K |
| 44 | Calico Farms | 10% | $22,935 | 5 | $229K |
| 45 | Riss Lake | 10% | $19,043 | 8 | $195K |
| 46 | Quality Hill | 10% | $18,937 | 4 | $194K |
| 47 | St Catherines Gardens | 10% | $25,932 | 6 | $269K |
| 48 | Longfellow | 9% | $32,110 | 12 | $350K |
| 49 | Westside North | 9% | $34,568 | 18 | $379K |
| 50 | Pendleton Heights | 9% | $21,589 | 8 | $242K |
| 51 | Maple Park | 9% | $23,440 | 2 | $264K |
| 52 | Crestview | 9% | $23,128 | 4 | $271K |
| 53 | Western 49 63 | 9% | $29,946 | 9 | $352K |
| 54 | Valentine | 8% | $30,499 | 11 | $377K |
| 55 | Union Hill | 8% | $31,596 | 5 | $398K |
| 56 | Plaza Westport | 8% | $19,970 | 13 | $266K |
| 57 | Park Central Research Park | 7% | $26,211 | 4 | $352K |
| 58 | Manheim Park | 7% | $14,328 | 15 | $205K |
| 59 | Antioch Acres | 7% | $18,606 | 4 | $271K |
| 60 | Longview | 6% | $11,291 | 4 | $177K |
| 61 | Hospital Hill | 6% | $18,287 | 5 | $295K |
| 62 | Central Hyde Park | 6% | $32,122 | 16 | $536K |
| 63 | Holmes Park | 6% | $20,164 | 3 | $345K |
| 64 | Squier Park | 6% | $16,152 | 4 | $288K |
| 65 | Broadway Gillham | 6% | $16,610 | 27 | $301K |
| 66 | Roanoke | 5% | $28,571 | 4 | $541K |
| 67 | Gashland | 5% | $17,876 | 2 | $355K |
| 68 | Park Forest | 5% | $21,657 | 3 | $433K |
| 69 | Santa Fe | 5% | $10,726 | 5 | $222K |
| 70 | Kci 2nd Creek | 5% | $17,212 | 7 | $378K |
| 71 | Terrace Lake Gardens | 5% | $10,337 | 2 | $229K |
| 72 | Royal Oaks | 4% | $12,208 | 5 | $274K |
| 73 | Red Bridge North | 4% | $15,311 | 3 | $346K |
| 74 | Country Club Plaza | 4% | $18,161 | 2 | $425K |
| 75 | Westwood | 4% | $20,448 | 6 | $498K |
| 76 | River Forest | 4% | $10,953 | 3 | $271K |
| 77 | Blue Ridge Farms | 4% | $15,476 | 2 | $415K |
| 78 | Parkdale And Walden | 4% | $12,832 | 3 | $355K |
| 79 | Shoal Creek | 3% | $14,699 | 2 | $430K |
| 80 | Morningside | 2% | $8,434 | 3 | $480K |
| 81 | Sunset Hill | 1% | $14,756 | 9 | $1184K |
Annual average is 52%, rising to 69% in July and dipping to 33% in February.
July, August, September are peak months, with ADR averaging $137 and occupancy reaching 69% in July.
$255,647, up 1.02% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 395 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Kansas City, MO (4.70% of bookings), St. Louis, MO (3.34% of bookings), Omaha, NE (2.91% of bookings).
902 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (46), 1 bedroom (395), 2 bedroom (281), 3 bedroom (198), 4 bedroom (78), 5 bedroom (48).
