10 tracked markets
Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated August 17, 2026
Augusta is the top Georgia short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 26.4% gross yield, $53,116 in average annual revenue, and 734 active listings.
Top gross yield
26.4%
Augusta
Median gross yield
13.4%
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Median annual revenue
$44.7K
Average listing revenue
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#1
Augusta offers short-term rental investors a decent 14.2% gross yield and an average daily rate of $261. However, with 702 active listings and a low occupancy rate of 31%, buyers should carefully analyze local demand patterns to ensure they can consistently achieve the projected $28,613 in annual revenue.
Yield
26.4%
Revenue
$53.1K
Listings
734
#2
The Columbus short-term rental market offers a 15.9% gross yield and a steady annual revenue of $30,090. However, with a massive pool of 2,959 active listings and a 31% occupancy rate, investors must utilize highly strategic pricing to maintain the $232 average daily rate.
Yield
16.1%
Revenue
$31.1K
Listings
1,925
#3
In the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest market, short-term rentals generate a strong annual revenue of $45,889 and a 13.9% gross yield. However, with 4,421 active listings competing for guests, a low 33% occupancy rate means investors must utilize the $300 average daily rate strategically to maintain profitability.
Yield
14.8%
Revenue
$49.2K
Listings
4,441
#4
Greensboro, Georgia boasts an impressive average daily rate of $453 and a 12.1% gross yield, generating $39,655 in annual revenue across 119 active listings. However, investors must navigate a highly restrictive 22% occupancy rate, making strategic booking management essential to sustain these returns.
Yield
14.1%
Revenue
$47.0K
Listings
122
#5
The Savannah-Brunswick short-term rental market presents a lucrative opportunity with an average annual revenue of $58,518 and a 12.9% gross yield. However, with a highly competitive pool of 6,726 active listings, investors must optimize their listings to improve upon the current 41% occupancy rate and capture the $328 average daily rate.
Yield
13.5%
Revenue
$61.9K
Listings
6,799
#6
Investing in the Athens short-term rental market delivers a notable average daily rate of $293 and a 10.5% gross yield. However, with a lower occupancy rate of 30% across 575 active listings, buyers must focus on premium guest experiences to capture their share of the $34,904 annual revenue.
Yield
13.3%
Revenue
$44.9K
Listings
588
#7
In Helen, short-term rental investors can target an 11.3% gross yield and a solid average daily rate of $266. However, with 1,333 active listings in the market, a low 33% occupancy rate requires careful management to successfully achieve the average annual revenue of $38,852.
Yield
12.7%
Revenue
$44.5K
Listings
1,294
#8
For short-term rental investors, Waycross offers a 10.8% gross yield and a modest annual revenue of $21,875. With 256 active listings, a 29% occupancy rate, and a $193 ADR, buyers must focus on cost-efficient operations to maximize their returns in this market.
Yield
11.0%
Revenue
$22.6K
Listings
260
#9
Atlanta presents a massive short-term rental landscape with 8,040 active listings, yielding an 8.0% gross return for local property investors. However, operators face intense competition, resulting in a lower occupancy rate of 32% and a moderate annual revenue of $31,332 from a $239 ADR.
Yield
9.7%
Revenue
$38.2K
Listings
8,140
#10
In Hiawassee, short-term rental properties generate a 9.2% gross yield and $32,798 in annual revenue. Although the 30% occupancy rate across 382 active listings presents a challenge, investors can leverage the $261 ADR to build a profitable portfolio with the right strategy.
Yield
9.5%
Revenue
$34.5K
Listings
370
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Active listings are Airbnb and Vrbo listings observed as active in the selected market metadata segment. The all-bedrooms view uses all active listings in that market; bedroom filters use the active listing count for the selected bedroom group.
| Rank | Market | Gross yield | Annual revenue | Monthly revenue | ADR | Occupancy | Listings | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Augusta | 26.4% | $53,116 | $4,426 | $258 | 50% | 734 | $201,512 |
| #2 | Columbus | 16.1% | $31,052 | $2,588 | $208 | 35% | 1,925 | $192,612 |
| #3 | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | 14.8% | $49,182 | $4,099 | $280 | 37% | 4,441 | $331,363 |
| #4 | Greensboro | 14.1% | $47,023 | $3,919 | $418 | 25% | 122 | $333,057 |
| #5 | Savannah-Brunswick | 13.5% | $61,887 | $5,157 | $307 | 43% | 6,799 | $457,313 |
| #6 | Athens | 13.3% | $44,863 | $3,739 | $286 | 37% | 588 | $336,243 |
| #7 | Helen | 12.7% | $44,507 | $3,709 | $268 | 36% | 1,294 | $349,329 |
| #8 | Waycross | 11.0% | $22,619 | $1,885 | $177 | 31% | 260 | $205,161 |
| #9 | Atlanta | 9.7% | $38,197 | $3,183 | $219 | 40% | 8,140 | $392,553 |
| #10 | Hiawassee | 9.5% | $34,461 | $2,872 | $248 | 31% | 370 | $361,476 |
For US markets, BNBCalc ranks state market pages by gross yield: annual Airbnb and Vrbo short-term rental revenue divided by estimated property value. Gross yield is a fast way to compare market-level opportunity before operating expenses, financing, taxes, insurance, seasonality, and local rules.
Annual revenue uses ADR, adjusted occupancy, and estimated cleaning revenue when cleaning and stay data exists.
ADR is nightly-only and excludes cleaning fees and other guest fees.
Occupancy is adjusted occupancy of bookable nights, excluding host-blocked nights.
Gross yield uses annual revenue divided by estimated property value; it does not include operating expenses, financing, taxes, or local regulation risk.