Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cleveland market averaged 5,156 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 52% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

An average Cleveland listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $76K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Cleveland home prices by size are 1-bedroom $106K, 2-bedroom $187K, 3-bedroom $256K, and 4+ bedroom $342K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Cleveland is 36%, producing RevPAR of $71 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Cleveland. Cleveland: Moderate. Registration required, zoning restrictions apply, owner-occupancy needed in some zones. Enforcement exists but inconsistent across neighborhoods.
Sandusky: Lenient. Business license and registration required, basic safety standards. Light enforcement, tourism-focused city allows many rentals.
Akron: Moderate. License required, inspections mandatory, zoning compliance needed. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action and periodic inspections. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Cleveland Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Cleveland Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (100%), Air Conditioning (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+44%), Pool (+40%), Air Conditioning (+38%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Cleveland is $222, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Cleveland book an average of 30 days in advance. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 55% 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.Midtown and Fairfax Area	$38.8K 28 listings	28.7% 28 listings
2.Southeast Cleveland	$21.2K 35 listings	26.5% 35 listings
3.Euclid	$35.4K 24 listings	26.1% 24 listings
4.Sandusky	$38.9K 183 listings	25.4% 183 listings
5.Akron — Central, South and East	$27.8K 37 listings	25.4% 37 listings
6.Old Brooklyn Area	$37.1K 23 listings	23.0% 23 listings
7.Detroit Shoreway and Edgewater Area	$31.2K 82 listings	22.9% 82 listings
8.South Euclid Area	$33.0K 43 listings	21.1% 43 listings
9.Shaker Heights Area	$43.9K 25 listings	20.6% 25 listings
10.Cuyahoga Falls Area	$38.1K 70 listings	20.5% 70 listings
11.Parma Area	$45.2K 57 listings	20.4% 57 listings
12.Lorain Area	$31.7K 43 listings	19.9% 43 listings
13.West Park	$30.9K 62 listings	19.8% 62 listings
14.Tiffin and Seneca Country	$29.0K 26 listings	19.7% 26 listings
15.University Circle Area	$34.7K 71 listings	19.6% 71 listings
16.Akron — West and Northwest	$39.0K 49 listings	19.4% 49 listings
17.Hough and Glenville Area	$34.6K 61 listings	19.3% 61 listings
18.Cleveland Heights Area	$30.1K 92 listings	17.9% 92 listings
19.Berea and Airport Suburbs	$40.6K 51 listings	17.6% 51 listings
20.Huron Coast	$54.7K 94 listings	17.2% 94 listings
21.Clark-Fulton and Stockyards Area	$25.6K 28 listings	15.7% 28 listings
22.Willoughby Area	$28.0K 45 listings	14.9% 45 listings
23.Tremont	$32.2K 77 listings	14.8% 77 listings
24.Westlake Area	$29.8K 26 listings	14.8% 26 listings
25.Elyria Area	$31.8K 29 listings	14.8% 29 listings
26.Vermilion Coast	$37.4K 72 listings	14.4% 72 listings
27.Painesville and Eastern Lake Country	$32.2K 27 listings	14.2% 27 listings
28.Kent and Portage Country	$30.2K 33 listings	13.9% 33 listings
29.Lakewood	$26.9K 106 listings	13.7% 106 listings
30.South Bass Island — Outside the Village	$71.3K 99 listings	13.2% 99 listings
31.Oberlin and Southern Lorain Country	$35.5K 20 listings	13.2% 20 listings
32.Norwalk and Inland Lake Erie Country	$27.9K 40 listings	13.1% 40 listings
33.Mentor	$37.6K 20 listings	13.0% 20 listings
34.Chagrin Valley	$54.6K 20 listings	12.9% 20 listings
35.Ohio City	$35.8K 88 listings	12.3% 88 listings
36.Kelleys Island	$53.3K 28 listings	12.2% 28 listings
37.Port Clinton	$35.7K 135 listings	11.0% 135 listings
38.Avon Lake Area	$41.8K 33 listings	10.9% 33 listings
39.Western Ottawa Bay Country	$36.5K 28 listings	10.6% 28 listings
40.Medina Country	$32.5K 49 listings	10.3% 49 listings
41.Downtown Cleveland	$27.2K 35 listings	10.3% 35 listings
42.Marblehead Peninsula and Catawba	$38.5K 48 listings	10.3% 48 listings