Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 46% · peaks at 57% in Aug
57% (Aug)
Summer peak
46%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Nashville, TN remains a strong Airbnb market in 2026. The whole-market median annual revenue is $45,881, with a median occupancy of 47% and a median ADR of $270 (Chalet data). Regulation is strict: non-owner-occupied permits are limited to commercial and mixed-use zones, with active enforcement.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $76,949. Year-over-year, revenue moved +34200.0%, ADR +4200.0%, and supply -11.5%. For compliance details, see [Nashville STR regulations](/rental-regulations/nashville-tn).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Nashville address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Nashville's ADR rises 34% from Feb ($230) to Feb ($309), but occupancy rises 2.0× 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.
| 48% |
| $235 |
| $41,488 |
3 Bedroom | 1,214 | 46% | $322 | $54,301 |
4 Bedroom | 1,240 | 41% | $450 | $67,966 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 66 | 40% | $626 | $91,396 |
Nashville 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 | Madison | 35% | $128,495 | 1 | $369K |
| 2 | Bordeaux Whites Creek Haynes Trinity | 16% | $59,452 | 157 | $376K |
| 3 | Parkwood Union Hill | 13% | $49,863 | 26 | $376K |
| 4 | South Nashville | 13% | $46,492 | 400 | $366K |
| 5 | North Nashville | 12% | $46,293 | 603 | $389K |
| 6 | Green Hills Midtown | 9% | $55,411 | 1,169 | $621K |
| 7 | Donelson Hermitage Old Hickory | 9% | $31,513 | 461 | $369K |
| 8 | East Nashville | 8% | $44,212 | 1,215 | $532K |
| 9 | Bellevue | 8% | $40,266 | 22 | $508K |
| 10 | Downtown | 8% | $49,183 | 861 | $621K |
| 11 | Antioch Priest Lake | 8% | $27,974 | 82 | $365K |
| 12 | West Nashville | 8% | $42,881 | 206 | $562K |
| 13 | Southeast | 6% | $29,028 | 88 | $466K |
Annual average is 47%, rising to 57% in August and dipping to 28% in February.
August, September, October are peak months, with ADR averaging $233 and occupancy reaching 57% in August.
$436,519, down 3.31% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,849 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Nashville, TN (2.51% of bookings), Atlanta, GA (1.79% of bookings), Chicago, IL (1.79% of bookings).
5,298 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (284), 1 bedroom (1,849), 2 bedroom (1,466), 3 bedroom (1,214), 4 bedroom (1,240), 5 bedroom (66).
