Austin, TX
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Overview
Annual Rev
$53.3k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$264
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$107
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Austin 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 |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +22% $11,722/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +2•% · $•••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +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
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($263)
3 bedrooms ($168)
2 bedrooms ($121)
1 bedroom ($79)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Austin market averaged 13,532 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Austin listing earns $48K/year. High-performing listings earn $125K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.
Median Austin home prices by size are 1-bedroom $224K, 2-bedroom $307K, 3-bedroom $426K, and 4+ bedroom $547K.
Average gross yield is 9%, reaching 23% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Austin is 35%, producing RevPAR of $100 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 14%. They average $97K/year in revenue against a $547K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Austin. Austin: Strict. Type 1 (owner-occupied) and Type 2 licenses required, Type 2 banned in most areas since 2022. Active enforcement with significant fines and legal battles. San Marcos: Moderate. Business license and registration required, zoning restrictions apply. Moderate enforcement, some unlicensed operations exist. Fredericksburg: Lenient. Occupancy permit required, minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. New Braunfels: Moderate. STR permit and inspection required, occupancy limits enforced. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Austin Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+74%), Pool (+67%), Washing Machine (+56%).
Average daily rate in Austin is $326, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in January.
Guests in Austin book an average of 31 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 56% higher than weekday occupancy.