Birmingham, AL
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Overview
Annual Rev
$34.1k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$182
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$67
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Birmingham 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 | +32% $10,912/yr |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +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 (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($184)
3 bedrooms ($133)
2 bedrooms ($101)
1 bedroom ($71)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Birmingham market averaged 1,469 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 34% over two years.
An average Birmingham listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $66K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.
Median Birmingham home prices by size are 1-bedroom $119K, 2-bedroom $130K, 3-bedroom $246K, and 4+ bedroom $340K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 25% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Birmingham is 39%, producing RevPAR of $67 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 20%. They average $30K/year in revenue against a $130K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Birmingham. Birmingham: Lenient. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. Light enforcement, many hosts operate informally without issues. Tuscaloosa: Lenient. Business license and sales tax registration required. Minimal enforcement, hosts generally operate without problems. Cullman: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business licensing. Virtually no enforcement, operates under general lodging rules. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Birmingham Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+41%), Bbq (+37%), TV (+36%).
Average daily rate in Birmingham is $201, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Birmingham book an average of 25 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 48% higher than weekday occupancy.