Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in Ohio by Gross Yield
Chillicothe is the top Ohio short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 34.6% gross yield, $71,052 in average annual revenue, and 968 active listings.
Top gross yield
34.6%
Chillicothe
Median gross yield
16.1%
9 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$38.6K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
9
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Top 10 Ohio Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
Chillicothe
For short-term rental investors targeting Ohio, Chillicothe presents a compelling opportunity with a strong 28.4% gross yield and $56,752 in annual revenue. While the market features a healthy $331 average daily rate, operators must navigate a moderate 37% occupancy rate across the area's 931 active listings.
Yield
34.6%
Revenue
$71.1K
Listings
968
#2
Canton
Canton offers short-term rental investors a respectable 18.2% gross yield and an average daily rate of $232. To achieve the market's annual revenue of $35,580, prospective buyers must carefully optimize their listings to stand out among 1,115 active properties while managing a 37% occupancy rate.
Yield
22.0%
Revenue
$44.2K
Listings
1,134
#3
Columbus
The Columbus short-term rental market offers a substantial $43,473 in annual revenue and a strong 15.2% gross yield. However, with 3,152 active listings creating significant competition, buyers need to carefully manage their properties to maintain the market's 39% occupancy rate and $256 average daily rate.
Yield
16.7%
Revenue
$48.3K
Listings
3,225
#4
Mansfield
Investing in the Mansfield short-term rental market yields a strong 13.0% gross return and a solid average daily rate of $265. However, with only 397 active listings, the low 30% occupancy rate suggests that investors must implement strategic marketing to consistently hit the average annual revenue of $30,887.
Yield
16.1%
Revenue
$39.2K
Listings
404
#5
Youngstown
For investors targeting Youngstown, the market features a low-competition environment with only 200 active listings and a solid 14.4% gross yield. However, the modest annual revenue of $26,722 and a 36% occupancy rate indicate that pricing at the $201 average daily rate requires careful management to maximize returns.
Yield
16.1%
Revenue
$30.5K
Listings
212
#6
Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio offers short-term rental investors a 12.0% gross yield and $31,267 in annual revenue, driven by a $208 average daily rate. However, with 3,031 active listings, buyers must navigate a highly competitive landscape and a moderate occupancy rate of 37% to succeed.
Yield
14.5%
Revenue
$38.6K
Listings
3,133
#7
Toledo
Toledo presents short-term rental buyers with a healthy 11.7% gross yield and a manageable pool of 550 active listings. However, investors must carefully weigh the lower average daily rate of $167 and a modest 36% occupancy rate, which cap the market's annual revenue potential at $23,032.
Yield
12.5%
Revenue
$25.3K
Listings
573
#8
Dayton
For investors targeting Dayton, Ohio, the market offers a 12.1% gross yield and $30,867 in annual revenue with an average daily rate of $203. However, with 1,370 active listings competing for guests, a moderate 38% occupancy rate highlights the need for properties to stand out.
Yield
12.5%
Revenue
$32.4K
Listings
1,433
#9
Cincinnati
Cincinnati provides short-term rental investors with an 11.2% gross yield and a moderate average daily rate of $197. While the market has 1,768 active listings, a 39% occupancy rate means buyers must focus on property differentiation to capture the average annual revenue of $32,611.
Yield
11.9%
Revenue
$35.0K
Listings
1,841
All Ohio Short-Term Rental Markets
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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.
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 Ohio Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in Ohio for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Chillicothe, with 34.6% gross yield, $71,052 in average annual revenue, and 968 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.