Alexandria, LA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$30.2k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$202
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$58
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Alexandria market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Lake Access | +19% $5,730/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (8.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($146)
3 bedrooms ($113)
2 bedrooms ($77)
1 bedroom ($62)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Alexandria market averaged 604 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 85% over two years.
An average Alexandria listing earns $26K/year. High-performing listings earn $52K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.
Median Alexandria home prices by size are 2-bedroom $118K, 3-bedroom $212K, and 4+ bedroom $316K.
Average gross yield is 17%, reaching 34% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Alexandria is 30%, producing RevPAR of $52 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 19%. They average $21K/year in revenue against a $118K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Alexandria. Alexandria: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general business license and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Natchitoches: Lenient. Basic business license required, no STR-specific regulations. Historic district has some property restrictions. Light enforcement. Lafayette: Moderate. Occupancy permit and sales tax registration required. Zoning compliance needed. Some enforcement of tax collection and safety codes, but inconsistent. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Alexandria Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (95%), Parking (92%), TV (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+62%), Lake Access (+41%), Heating (+30%).
Average daily rate in Alexandria is $221, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Alexandria book an average of 26 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 45% higher than weekday occupancy.