Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in District of Columbia by Gross Yield
Washington DC is the top District of Columbia short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 6.7% gross yield, $47,692 in average annual revenue, and 5,029 active listings.
Top gross yield
6.7%
Washington DC
Median gross yield
6.7%
1 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$47.7K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
1
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Top 10 District of Columbia Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
Washington DC
With 4,892 active listings, Washington DC represents a crowded market where short-term rental investors must work hard to stand out. The city offers an attractive average daily rate of $253 and a 5.8% gross yield, but a low 41% occupancy rate limits annual revenue to $41,575.
Yield
6.7%
Revenue
$47.7K
Listings
5,029
All District of Columbia Short-Term Rental Markets
Every market below links to its full BNBCalc market page. Rankings use gross yield first, then annual revenue when yield is missing.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District of Columbia Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in District of Columbia for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Washington DC, with 6.7% gross yield, $47,692 in average annual revenue, and 5,029 active listings.
US markets are ranked by gross yield, which compares annual short-term rental revenue from demand sources like Airbnb and Vrbo with estimated property value. Gross yield is useful for comparing markets before expenses, financing, taxes, and local regulation are included.
Gross yield is usually better for market comparison because it accounts for both revenue potential and property value. Revenue alone can favor expensive markets where purchase prices may reduce investor returns.
Monthly revenue is calculated from the average yearly revenue per listing over the last twelve months (LTM), divided by 12. This figure represents gross booking revenue across short-term rental demand sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, before expenses like cleaning fees, platform fees, and property management costs.
ADR is the average nightly price that guests pay to book a short-term rental in a given market. It's calculated by dividing the total revenue by the number of booked nights. Higher ADR markets typically have premium properties or are in high-demand tourist destinations.