How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Albuquerque?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Albuquerque market averaged 1,994 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Albuquerque?

An average Albuquerque listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $67K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Albuquerque?

Median Albuquerque home prices by size are 1-bedroom $201K, 2-bedroom $291K, 3-bedroom $387K, and 4+ bedroom $474K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Albuquerque?

Average occupancy in Albuquerque is 43%, producing RevPAR of $70 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Albuquerque?

Rules vary across Albuquerque. Albuquerque: Moderate. Business registration and lodgers tax required, zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement exists but inconsistent, many unlicensed hosts operate. Santa Fe: Strict. Annual permit mandatory, owner-occupancy required for residential zones, density caps in historic districts. Active enforcement with fines and citations. Taos: Lenient. Business license and lodgers tax needed, minimal restrictions outside town core. Light enforcement, self-regulation common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Albuquerque Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Albuquerque Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Albuquerque?

RevPAR is highest in October and May; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Albuquerque?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Parking (98%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+78%), Washing Machine (+51%), Hot Tub (+50%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Albuquerque?

Average daily rate in Albuquerque is $206, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Albuquerque?

Guests in Albuquerque book an average of 31 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Albuquerque?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 33% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Albuquerque, NM

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Annual revenue (actual)

$34.6k

12 mo avg

↑4%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

49%

12 mo avg

↓5%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$177

12 mo avg

↑14%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

9.5%

Current potential

↓0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

31 days

12 mo avg

↑1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$70

12 mo avg

↑1%

from prior 12 mo

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Albuquerque Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Albuquerque, NM market

Compare 11 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Albuquerque, NM rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.International District & Mesa del Sol	$37.6K 64 listings	12.6% 64 listings
2.Southwest Mesa & South Valley	$31.9K 48 listings	10.6% 48 listings
3.Westside & Taylor Ranch	$37.2K 123 listings	10.4% 123 listings
4.Nob Hill & University Heights	$25.8K 178 listings	10.2% 178 listings
5.Los Lunas & Valencia County	$32.3K 20 listings	10.2% 20 listings
6.Mid-Heights & North Albuquerque	$38.1K 126 listings	10.1% 126 listings
7.Downtown & Old Town	$25.4K 271 listings	10.0% 271 listings
8.Foothills & Far Northeast Heights	$37.3K 168 listings	9.5% 168 listings
9.North Valley & Los Ranchos	$32.0K 105 listings	9.5% 105 listings
10.Rio Rancho	$35.4K 56 listings	9.4% 56 listings
11.East Mountains	$30.6K 27 listings	8.6% 27 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

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