Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Bartlesville?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bartlesville market averaged 442 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 15% from a year earlier and down 12% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Bartlesville?

Accepted Answer

An average Bartlesville listing earns $17K/year. High-performing listings earn $42K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Bartlesville home prices by size are 1-bedroom $35K, 2-bedroom $78K, 3-bedroom $163K, and 4+ bedroom $229K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Bartlesville is 29%, producing RevPAR of $36 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Bartlesville?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Bartlesville. Bartlesville: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general business license and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement.
Tulsa: Moderate. Business license and sales tax permit required. No owner-occupancy mandate. Zoning restrictions in some districts. Moderate enforcement through complaints.
Stillwater: Moderate. Special use permit required, owner-occupancy in residential zones, 1000-foot spacing rule. Enforcement mainly complaint-driven, some hosts operate without permits. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Bartlesville Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Bartlesville Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bartlesville?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in May and September; it is lowest in February and January.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Bartlesville?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Parking (98%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+19%), Bbq (+16%), Heating (+2%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Bartlesville is $164, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Bartlesville book an average of 28 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 2-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 40% 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.Ponca City and Kaw Lake Countryside	$27.7K 46 listings	23.5% 46 listings
2.Pawhuska and Osage Countryside	$24.4K 22 listings	22.9% 22 listings
3.Bartlesville and Surrounding Countryside	$22.7K 37 listings	14.8% 37 listings