Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 32% · peaks at 58% in Jul
58% (Jul)
Summer peak
32%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. South Bend, IN is a strong Airbnb market for 2026: active full-time operators average $57,669 in annual revenue, with 37% occupancy and a $290 ADR (Chalet data). Short-term rentals are legal, with annual registration and moderate compliance requirements.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $138,869. The median revenue ($60,545) is diluted by part-time listings, so benchmark against the active figure for realistic projections. For compliance details, see [South Bend STR regulations](/rental-regulations/south-bend-in).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific South Bend address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
South Bend's ADR rises 152% from Feb ($228) to Oct ($575), but occupancy rises 18.1× 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.
3 BedroomMost common | 227 | 35% | $353 | $45,239 |
4 Bedroom | 190 | 37% | $538 | $72,624 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 66 | 36% | $654 | $85,956 |
South Bend 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 | Chapin Park | 127% | $326,019 | 14 | $257K |
| 2 | Riverpark | 48% | $74,108 | 12 | $156K |
| 3 | Nearnorthwest | 35% | $47,804 | 20 | $136K |
| 4 | Howardpark | 28% | $91,961 | 37 | $333K |
| 5 | Mckinley Terrace | 23% | $44,253 | 11 | $192K |
| 6 | Woodlawn | 19% | $32,405 | 6 | $171K |
| 7 | Northeast | 18% | $50,103 | 119 | $271K |
| 8 | Woodedestates | 17% | $70,052 | 21 | $419K |
| 9 | Westside | 16% | $15,453 | 2 | $97K |
| 10 | Near Westside Neighborhood Org | 14% | $20,406 | 49 | $141K |
| 11 | Northshoretriangle | 14% | $36,619 | 16 | $255K |
| 12 | Harterheights | 13% | $65,602 | 38 | $524K |
Annual average is 37%, rising to 58% in July and dipping to 3% in January.
July, August, September are peak months, with ADR averaging $243 and occupancy reaching 58% in July.
$198,756, up 6.37% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 227 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Chicago, IL (5.34% of bookings), Indianapolis, IN (2.89% of bookings), South Bend, IN (2.66% of bookings).
681 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (9), 1 bedroom (147), 2 bedroom (120), 3 bedroom (227), 4 bedroom (190), 5 bedroom (66).
