Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 52% · peaks at 68% in Aug
68% (Aug)
Summer peak
52%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Active full-time Columbus Airbnb operators average $27,646 in annual revenue, with 52% occupancy and a $143 ADR (Chalet data). Short-term rentals are legal with a city permit, annual fees, and a 15.85% tax, though ongoing regulatory debate adds moderate risk.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $45,423. The whole-market median ($28,576) is diluted by part-time listings—active operators outperform. For compliance details, see [Columbus STR regulations](/rental-regulations/columbus-oh).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Columbus address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Columbus's ADR rises 34% from Jan ($124) to Feb ($166), but occupancy rises 1.9× 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.
| $149 |
| $29,659 |
3 Bedroom | 345 | 55% | $208 | $41,469 |
4 Bedroom | 139 | 53% | $302 | $58,646 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 53 | 58% | $408 | $86,116 |
Columbus 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 | Milo Grogan | 25% | $38,454 | 9 | $155K |
| 2 | Franklinton | 21% | $35,779 | 30 | $173K |
| 3 | East Columbus | 20% | $26,957 | 5 | $135K |
| 4 | Far South | 19% | $40,788 | 4 | $210K |
| 5 | South Side | 18% | $30,746 | 122 | $172K |
| 6 | North Linden | 17% | $31,827 | 31 | $183K |
| 7 | South Linden | 14% | $18,457 | 18 | $134K |
| 8 | Far Northwest | 12% | $42,544 | 6 | $351K |
| 9 | Mid East | 11% | $22,686 | 43 | $203K |
| 10 | Livingston Avenue Area | 11% | $20,946 | 42 | $187K |
| 11 | Greater Hilltop | 11% | $23,615 | 11 | $218K |
| 12 | Olentangy West | 11% | $42,730 | 17 | $395K |
| 13 | Far North | 10% | $26,038 | 3 | $250K |
| 14 | Harrison West | 10% | $37,486 | 19 | $365K |
| 15 | West Scioto | 9% | $35,499 | 6 | $384K |
| 16 | Near East | 9% | $30,298 | 166 | $331K |
| 17 | Fifth By Northwest | 9% | $24,886 | 41 | $284K |
| 18 | Northeast | 8% | $20,418 | 17 | $243K |
| 19 | Victorian Village | 8% | $34,781 | 82 | $431K |
| 20 | Clintonville | 8% | $37,872 | 74 | $472K |
| 21 | University District | 7% | $28,814 | 281 | $395K |
| 22 | South East | 7% | $20,235 | 8 | $289K |
| 23 | Northland | 7% | $19,338 | 59 | $283K |
| 24 | Northwest | 7% | $16,259 | 12 | $248K |
| 25 | Rocky Fork Blacklick | 6% | $15,893 | 6 | $246K |
| 26 | German Village | 6% | $35,863 | 52 | $557K |
| 27 | Italian Village | 6% | $29,317 | 125 | $455K |
| 28 | Downtown | 6% | $21,671 | 82 | $355K |
| 29 | Brewery District | 6% | $20,030 | 9 | $343K |
| 30 | Hayden Run | 6% | $26,942 | 3 | $471K |
Annual average is 52%, rising to 68% in August and dipping to 36% in February.
August, June, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $131 and occupancy reaching 68% in August.
$251,236, down 0.74% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 724 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Columbus, OH (6.90% of bookings), Cincinnati, OH (3.67% of bookings), Cleveland, OH (3.51% of bookings).
1,445 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (48), 1 bedroom (724), 2 bedroom (445), 3 bedroom (345), 4 bedroom (139), 5 bedroom (53).
