Baltimore, MD
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Overview
Annual Rev
$41.2k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$248
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$78
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Baltimore 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 |
|---|---|
| Pool | +21% $8,655/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +1% · $•••/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 (6.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($210)
3 bedrooms ($162)
2 bedrooms ($115)
1 bedroom ($78)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Baltimore market averaged 2,857 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 9% from a year earlier.
An average Baltimore listing earns $38K/year. High-performing listings earn $85K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Baltimore home prices by size are 1-bedroom $170K, 2-bedroom $277K, 3-bedroom $426K, and 4+ bedroom $594K.
Average gross yield is 7%, reaching 16% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Baltimore is 33%, producing RevPAR of $74 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $35K/year in revenue against a $277K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Baltimore. Human: I'll provide the short-term rental regulations for these three Maryland cities: Baltimore: Moderate. Short-term rental license required ($300), annual registration, safety inspections mandatory. Zoning restrictions in some neighborhoods. Enforcement exists but inconsistent - many unlicensed hosts operate on platforms. Annapolis: Strict. License required, owner-occupancy mandatory, strict zoning limits STRs to certain districts. Active enforcement with citations and fines for violations. Ocean City: Lenient. Business license and rental license required, but minimal restrictions otherwise. Light enforcement focused on nuisance complaints rather than licensing compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Baltimore Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 28%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+47%), Air Conditioning (+46%), Bbq (+34%).
Average daily rate in Baltimore is $290, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in March.
Guests in Baltimore book an average of 34 days in advance. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 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 51% higher than weekday occupancy.