Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 36% · peaks at 75% in Jul
75% (Jul)
Summer peak
36%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Rapid City, SD remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $32,676 in annual revenue at 29% occupancy and a $178 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Rapid City address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
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.
| $183 |
| $27,302 |
3 Bedroom | 135 | 45% | $248 | $40,734 |
4 Bedroom | 82 | 38% | $323 | $44,265 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 36 | 29% | $459 | $49,382 |
Rapid 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.
Annual average is 29%, rising to 75% in July and dipping to 0% in January.
July, August, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $194 and occupancy reaching 75% in July.
$365,969, up 1.91% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 172 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Sioux Falls, SD (2.38% of bookings), Denver, CO (1.78% of bookings), Minneapolis, MN (1.50% of bookings).
336 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (9), 1 bedroom (172), 2 bedroom (152), 3 bedroom (135), 4 bedroom (82), 5 bedroom (36).