Columbia, SC
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Annual revenue (actual)
$34.8k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
44%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$203
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
12.5%
Current potential
↓0.3 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$72
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Columbia market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Median revenue
Median home value
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
This estimate compares similar listings in this market. When local data is limited, we blend in state and U.S. results to prevent unusually high or low estimates.
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +24% $8,363/yr |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (7.6 nights)
Studio (7.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($219)
3 bedrooms ($130)
2 bedrooms ($93)
1 bedroom ($63)
Studio ($59)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (50%)
Professionally managed (50%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Columbia market averaged 4,121 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 45% over two years.
An average Columbia listing earns $35K/year. High-performing listings earn $69K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Columbia home prices by size are 1-bedroom $151K, 2-bedroom $155K, 3-bedroom $226K, and 4+ bedroom $322K.
Average occupancy in Columbia is 39%, producing RevPAR of $73 per available night.
Rules vary across Columbia. Columbia: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement varies by neighborhood. Charleston: Strict. Short-term rental license required, owner-occupancy mandate, 365-day cap, density limits in historic districts. Active enforcement with significant fines. Myrtle Beach: Lenient. Business license and accommodations tax registration required. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Charlotte: Moderate. Zoning permits required, primary residence rule in some districts. Moderate enforcement, compliance improving. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Columbia Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+70%), Pool (+68%), Washing Machine (+62%).
Average daily rate in Columbia is $236, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Columbia book an average of 29 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 31% higher than weekday occupancy.
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.
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