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Yes, with caveats. Philadelphia’s median annual Airbnb revenue is $27,614, with a 53% occupancy rate and a $140 ADR, according to Chalet data.
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A typical active Philadelphia Airbnb earned $27,614 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $45,047, about 1.6× that. The bottom 25%, which includes rarely booked listings, averaged $2,045.
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1-bedroom homes are the most common in Philadelphia (54% of listings).
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The best three months, Sep, Jun and May, brought in 32% of a typical Philadelphia listing's revenue over the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Sep brings in 2.0× as much as Oct
Typical monthly revenue per listing, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
Hartranft has the highest gross yield of the 40 Philadelphia neighborhoods we rank, at 22.2%, with typical revenue of $20,982 a year.
| # | neighborhood | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Occupancy | Home value |
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| 1 | Hartranft | 22.2% | $20,982 | ||
| 2 | Strawberry Mansion | 21.9% | $16,593 | ||
| 3 | West Kensington | 15.4% | $29,628 | ||
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| 6 | Washington Square | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 7 | Brewerytown | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 8 | Old City | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 9 | Grays Ferry | locked | locked | locked | locked |
and 31 more neighborhoods
Ranked by gross yield (typical yearly revenue ÷ median home value), last 12 months. 49 neighborhoods have fewer than 20 listings or incomplete data and aren't ranked.
Yield isn't everything: zoning and HOA rules decide which streets allow short-term rentals.
The median Philadelphia home is worth $233,728 (Zillow, Aug 2026), up 0.1% in a year. At typical revenue that's a 11.8% gross yield, before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
Philadelphia ranks #5 of the 5 Pennsylvania markets we track by gross yield.
| # | Market | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocono Lake, PA | 20.1% | $56,551 | |
| 2 | East Stroudsburg, PA | 18.6% | $58,362 | |
| 3 | Tannersville, PA | 14.9% | $50,430 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA |
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A typical active Airbnb in Philadelphia, PA earned $27,614 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The median listing was booked 53% of nights, and the average nightly rate was $140 in Sep 2026. Against a median home value of $233,728, that's a 11.8% gross yield before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
A typical active listing earned $27,614 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $45,047 and the bottom 25% $2,045. Estimated by size: 1-bedroom about $22,046; 2-bedroom about $36,159; 3-bedroom about $45,900 and 4-bedroom about $59,259 a year.
The typical listing was booked 53% of nights in the 12 months to Sep 2026, from 63% in May to 45% in October.
Based on 2,585 Philadelphia short-term rental listings tracked by Chalet, with data through Sep 2026. Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index.
Airbnb data sites count different things. Some average every listing, including ones that are rarely booked; some use a whole metro area instead of the town; some use a calendar year. We show typical figures for active listings in Philadelphia over the last 12 months, and label each number with what it counts. Compare like with like before comparing sites.
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| Studio | 8% | $122 | 56% | $25,151 |
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| 1 bedroom | 54% | $112 | 54% | $22,046 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21% | $192 | 52% | $36,159 |
| 3 bedrooms | 11% | $271 | 46% | $45,900 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6% | $352 | 46% | $59,259 |
| 5 bedrooms | 2% | $449 | 55% | $90,498 |
Estimated revenue = nightly rate × occupancy × 365, last 12 months.
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| Month | Revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Revenue a year earlier |
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| Oct 2025 | $1,531 | 45% | $128 | |
| Nov 2025 | $1,914 | 50% | $132 | |
| Dec 2025 | $2,204 | 50% | $140 | |
| Jan 2026 | $1,821 | 46% | $120 | |
| Feb 2026 | $1,822 | 48% | $126 | |
| Mar 2026 | $2,206 | 53% | $132 | |
| Apr 2026 | $2,252 | 54% | $147 | |
| May 2026 | $2,723 | 63% | $157 | |
| Jun 2026 | $2,987 | 55% | $190 | |
| Jul 2026 | $2,630 | 58% | $173 | |
| Aug 2026 | $2,509 | 53% | $168 | |
| Sep 2026 | $3,016 | 61% | $180 |
Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Philadelphia if you comply with licensing, zoning, and tax requirements.
Yes, you need a Zoning Permit and either a Limited Lodging Operator License (for primary residences) or a Rental License (for non-primary residences) to operate an Airbnb in Philadelphia.
Yes, HOA or condo association rules may restrict or prohibit STRs.
The total effective lodging tax rate for STRs in Philadelphia is 15.5% (6% state, 1% county, 8.5% city).
The 10 largest operators in Philadelphia each ran 38 or more listings as of May 2025.
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Of guests from the top 10 cities, 90% live within a day's drive. Guests book 47 days ahead on average.
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| 5 | Philadelphia, PA (this market) | 11.8% | $27,614 |
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September; June and May earned the most, bringing in 32% of a typical listing's revenue in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
$233,728 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 0.1% in a year.
1-bedroom homes make up 54% of listings, earning an estimated $22,046 a year.
The top origin cities are Philadelphia, PA (13.7% of guests); New York, NY (8.3% of guests) and Washington, DC (2.6% of guests). Of guests from the top 10 cities, 90% live within a day's drive.
Chalet tracks 2,585 short-term rental listings in Philadelphia, PA, with data through Sep 2026.
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