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Yes. South Bend, IN is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $57,428, median occupancy of 35%, and a median ADR of $295 (Chalet data).
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A typical active South Bend Airbnb earned $57,428 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $117,698, about 2.0× that. The bottom 25%, which includes rarely booked listings, averaged $2,276.
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Bottom 25% average
$57.4k
Typical listing
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Top 25% average
3-bedroom homes are the most common in South Bend (32% of listings).
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The best three months, Oct, Nov and Jun, brought in 32% of a typical South Bend listing's revenue over the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Oct brings in 1.9× as much as Jan
Typical monthly revenue per listing, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
Nearnorthwest has the highest gross yield of the 6 South Bend neighborhoods we rank, at 37.3%, with typical revenue of $48,364 a year.
| # | neighborhood | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Occupancy | Home value |
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| 1 | Nearnorthwest | 37.3% | $48,364 | ||
| 2 | Woodedestates | 18.7% | $82,846 | ||
| 3 | Howardpark | 18.5% | $63,443 | ||
| 4 | Northeast | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 5 | Near Westside Neighborhood Org | locked | locked | locked | locked |
| 6 | Harterheights | locked | locked | locked | locked |
Ranked by gross yield (typical yearly revenue ÷ median home value), last 12 months. 9 neighborhoods have fewer than 20 listings or incomplete data and aren't ranked.
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The median South Bend home is worth $201,639 (Zillow, Aug 2026), up 7.2% in a year. At typical revenue that's a 28.5% gross yield, before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
South Bend ranks #2 of the 5 Indiana markets we track by gross yield.
| # | Market | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Home value |
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| 1 | Michigan City, IN | 36.7% | $71,787 | |
| 2 | South Bend, IN (this market) | 28.5% | $57,428 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis, IN | 14.2% | $32,755 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne, IN |
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A typical active Airbnb in South Bend, IN earned $57,428 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The median listing was booked 35% of nights, and the average nightly rate was $295 in Sep 2026. Against a median home value of $201,639, that's a 28.5% gross yield before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
A typical active listing earned $57,428 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $117,698 and the bottom 25% $2,276. Estimated by size: 1-bedroom about $21,319; 2-bedroom about $33,402; 3-bedroom about $46,096 and 4-bedroom about $69,728 a year.
The typical listing was booked 35% of nights in the 12 months to Sep 2026, from 52% in June to 3% in January.
Based on 759 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 | 1% | $150 | 55% | $30,221 |
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| 1 bedroom | 17% | $125 | 47% | $21,319 |
| 2 bedrooms | 16% | $255 | 36% | $33,402 |
| 3 bedrooms | 32% | $337 | 37% | $46,096 |
| 4 bedrooms | 26% | $516 | 37% | $69,728 |
| 5 bedrooms | 9% | $712 | 43% | $111,456 |
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 | $7,257 | 48% | $573 | |
| Nov 2025 | $5,527 | 41% | $426 | |
| Dec 2025 | $4,171 | 23% | $282 | |
| Jan 2026 | $3,873 | 3% | $231 | |
| Feb 2026 | $4,056 | 19% | $282 | |
| Mar 2026 | $4,126 | 15% | $263 | |
| Apr 2026 | $4,432 | 35% | $287 | |
| May 2026 | $4,557 | 39% | $299 | |
| Jun 2026 | $5,333 | 52% | $301 | |
| Jul 2026 | $5,058 | 50% | $305 | |
| Aug 2026 | $4,702 | 42% | $295 | |
| Sep 2026 | $4,337 | 33% | $353 |
Yes, Airbnbs are legal in South Bend, Indiana.
Yes, an annual landlord registration is required for all non-owner-occupied rentals, including Airbnbs.
STRs in South Bend are subject to 7% Indiana state sales tax and 6% St. Joseph County Innkeeper’s Tax.
The 10 largest operators in South Bend each ran 8 or more listings as of May 2025.
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Of guests from the top 10 cities, 84% live within a day's drive. Guests book 77 days ahead on average.
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| $29,783 |
| 5 | Bloomington, IN | 10.8% | $34,181 |
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October; November and June earned the most, bringing in 32% of a typical listing's revenue in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
$201,639 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 7.2% in a year.
3-bedroom homes make up 32% of listings, earning an estimated $46,096 a year.
The top origin cities are Chicago, IL (5.4% of guests); Indianapolis, IN (3.1% of guests) and South Bend, IN (2.6% of guests). Of guests from the top 10 cities, 84% live within a day's drive.
Chalet tracks 759 short-term rental listings in South Bend, IN, with data through Sep 2026.
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