Chattanooga, TN
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Overview
Annual Rev
$46.7k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$225
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$93
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chattanooga 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 | +25% $11,671/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +6% · $••••/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 |
| Pool | 🔒 +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
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($189)
3 bedrooms ($128)
2 bedrooms ($91)
1 bedroom ($66)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chattanooga market averaged 2,981 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Chattanooga listing earns $41K/year. High-performing listings earn $75K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.
Median Chattanooga home prices by size are 1-bedroom $242K, 2-bedroom $233K, 3-bedroom $322K, and 4+ bedroom $408K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 23% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Chattanooga is 37%, producing RevPAR of $84 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 16%. They average $76K/year in revenue against a $408K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Chattanooga. Chattanooga: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance, safety inspections. Standard enforcement with complaint-driven action. Gatlinburg: Lenient. Business license and sales tax registration required. Minimal restrictions, tourism-friendly regulations. Light enforcement. Pigeon Forge: Lenient. Business license and resort tax collection required. No occupancy limits or density caps. Tourism-focused with minimal enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chattanooga Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+58%), Pool (+33%), Bbq (+31%).
Average daily rate in Chattanooga is $242, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in Chattanooga book an average of 35 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 67% higher than weekday occupancy.