
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Minneapolis, MN is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a median annual revenue of $32,761, median occupancy of 52%, and a median ADR of $154 (Chalet data). Short-term rentals are legal but require a license or registration, and compliance is non-trivial.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $54,407. The market’s robust +11100.0% year-over-year revenue growth and tightening supply support continued opportunity. For full legal context, see [Minneapolis STR regulations](/rental-regulations/minneapolis-mn).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Minneapolis address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Minneapolis's ADR rises 42% from Feb ($130) to Jul ($184), but occupancy rises 2.9× 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.
| 56% |
| $167 |
| $33,889 |
3 Bedroom | 255 | 52% | $238 | $45,136 |
4 Bedroom | 154 | 51% | $318 | $59,283 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 63 | 43% | $441 | $69,133 |
Minneapolis 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 | Southdale | 14% | $28,850 | 8 | $210K |
| 2 | Triangle | 13% | $37,482 | 6 | $293K |
| 3 | Refno | 12% | $32,694 | 1,089 | $276K |
| 4 | Wolfe Park | 8% | $26,109 | 2 | $337K |
| 5 | Bronx Park | 7% | $26,178 | 4 | $384K |
| 6 | Browndale | 6% | $33,478 | 3 | $570K |
| 7 | Fern Hill | 6% | $31,572 | 3 | $565K |
| 8 | Elmwood | 6% | $16,762 | 3 | $304K |
| 9 | Sorenson | 5% | $18,361 | 4 | $404K |
| 10 | Cobblecrest | 3% | $13,957 | 3 | $433K |
| 11 | Hartkopf | 3% | $8,840 | 2 | $309K |
Annual average is 52%, rising to 82% in August and dipping to 29% in February.
August, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $144 and occupancy reaching 82% in August.
$338,937, up 1.25% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 705 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Minneapolis, MN (6.71% of bookings), Chicago, IL (3.26% of bookings), New York, NY (1.96% of bookings).
1,421 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (87), 1 bedroom (705), 2 bedroom (379), 3 bedroom (255), 4 bedroom (154), 5 bedroom (63).