Boston, MA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$69.7k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$327
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$141
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Boston 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 |
|---|---|
| Heating | +9% $6,277/yr |
| Pool | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +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 (8.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($234)
3 bedrooms ($162)
2 bedrooms ($119)
1 bedroom ($84)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Boston market averaged 6,901 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 24% over two years.
An average Boston listing earns $54K/year. High-performing listings earn $121K, while low-performing listings earn $27K.
Median Boston home prices by size are 1-bedroom $395K, 2-bedroom $587K, 3-bedroom $738K, and 4+ bedroom $953K.
Average gross yield is 6%, reaching 14% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Boston is 39%, producing RevPAR of $109 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 9%. They average $97K/year in revenue against a $953K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Boston. Boston: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, registration mandatory, max 120 days/year for entire units. Active enforcement with significant fines and platform compliance checks. Cambridge: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, annual registration, inspections needed. Very active enforcement with regular audits and penalties. Salem: Moderate. Registration required, owner-occupancy preferred but not absolute. Moderate enforcement, some illegal operators exist. Plymouth: Lenient. Basic registration, minimal restrictions on short-term rentals. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Boston Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 36%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Heating (97%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+38%), Washing Machine (+23%), Gym (+22%).
Average daily rate in Boston is $331, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in February.
Guests in Boston book an average of 39 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 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 28% higher than weekday occupancy.