How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Austin?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Austin market averaged 13,512 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Austin?

An average Austin listing earns $47K/year. High-performing listings earn $125K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

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

Median Austin home prices by size are 1-bedroom $215K, 2-bedroom $300K, 3-bedroom $421K, and 4+ bedroom $538K.

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

Average occupancy in Austin is 36%, producing RevPAR of $103 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Austin?

Rules vary across Austin. Austin: Strict. STR license required, owner-occupancy mandate for Type 2, density caps in many areas. Active enforcement with significant fines and shutdowns. San Marcos: Moderate. Business license and registration required, occupancy limits enforced. Moderate enforcement through complaint-driven system. Fredericksburg: Lenient. Business permit and lodging tax required, minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, STRs widely operate. New Braunfels: Moderate. Registration and permit required, health/safety inspections, occupancy limits. Moderate enforcement primarily complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Austin Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Austin Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Austin?

RevPAR is highest in March and July; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Austin?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+73%), Pool (+66%), Bbq (+55%).

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

Average daily rate in Austin is $329, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in January.

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

Guests in Austin book an average of 31 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 59% 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.

Austin, TX

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Annual revenue (actual)

$51.5k

12 mo avg

↑8%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

46%

12 mo avg

↑1%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$265

12 mo avg

↑7%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

9.3%

Current potential

↑0.4 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

31 days

12 mo avg

↓1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$110

12 mo avg

↑6%

from prior 12 mo

Austin Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Austin, TX

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
Kingsland	$55.5K 32 listings	13.7% 32 listings
Marble Falls & Granite Shoals	$48.5K 106 listings	12.5% 106 listings
Burnet & Lake Buchanan East Shore	$36.2K 28 listings	12.5% 28 listings
East Riverside & Montopolis	$29.3K 245 listings	12.3% 245 listings
Lago Vista & Lake Travis North Shore	$46.7K 235 listings	12.3% 235 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Short-term rental supply growth

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Performance metrics by bedroom

Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.

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