Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Augusta?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Augusta market averaged 3,854 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Augusta?

Accepted Answer

An average Augusta listing earns $36K/year. High-performing listings earn $92K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Augusta home prices by size are 1-bedroom $252K, 2-bedroom $314K, 3-bedroom $364K, and 4+ bedroom $417K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Augusta is 29%, producing RevPAR of $73 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Augusta?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Augusta. Augusta: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and tax rules. Minimal enforcement.
Camden: Moderate. Registration required, occupancy limits, parking rules. Moderate enforcement through code compliance.
Bar Harbor: Strict. Annual license required, owner-occupancy mandate, density caps by neighborhood, 120-day rental limit for non-owner-occupied. Active enforcement with violations tracked.
Boothbay Harbor: Lenient. Basic registration and safety inspections required. Light enforcement, largely complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Augusta Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Augusta Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Augusta?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in April and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Augusta?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Parking (97%), Kitchen (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+49%), Washing Machine (+48%), Hot Tub (+47%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Augusta is $372, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Augusta book an average of 41 days in advance, up 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 45% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Farmington & Rumford Country	$37.8K 38 listings	16.1% 38 listings
2.Oxford Hills	$54.9K 35 listings	15.5% 35 listings
3.Skowhegan & Central Maine Country	$33.6K 28 listings	14.3% 28 listings
4.Belfast & Waldo Country	$40.4K 74 listings	13.2% 74 listings
5.Rockland & St. George	$49.0K 72 listings	12.9% 72 listings
6.Belgrade Lakes & Waterville	$38.8K 88 listings	12.2% 88 listings
7.Fryeburg & Western Lakes	$43.4K 23 listings	11.6% 23 listings
8.Augusta & Winthrop	$33.3K 92 listings	11.5% 92 listings
9.Bridgton & Harrison	$45.9K 98 listings	10.4% 98 listings
10.Camden & Rockport	$49.8K 135 listings	10.2% 135 listings
11.Newry Area	$38.4K 47 listings	10.2% 47 listings
12.Lewiston & Auburn Country	$31.4K 48 listings	10.1% 48 listings
13.Bethel Area	$50.2K 116 listings	10.1% 116 listings
14.Damariscotta & Wiscasset Country	$39.3K 51 listings	9.9% 51 listings