South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia, SC Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Columbia, SC.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia earned $30,853 on average, were booked for 55% of the nights they were open, and averaged $262 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 16.8%.
Yearly revenue
$30,853
Occupancy
55%
Nightly rate
$262
Gross yield
16.8%
before expenses
Median of 163 listings
Active listings
194
My take on South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia
South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia combines a lower average nightly rate with modestly higher booking revenue than the wider Columbia, SC market. Average trailing-year booking revenue is $30,853, versus $28,936 market-wide, while occupancy is 55% of available nights compared with 52%.
For a property budget, check both nightly rates and calendar availability in the closest comparables rather than assuming premium pricing. The higher occupancy share does not by itself establish more booked nights over a full year, because listings can have different numbers of nights available.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia earned an average of $30,853 over the past 12 months. That is 7% more than the Columbia, SC average of $28,936. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia?
Listings in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia were booked for an average of 55% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 3 points higher than the Columbia, SC average of 52%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia?
The average nightly rate in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia was $262 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 4% lower than the Columbia, SC average of $272.
Is an Airbnb in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia is $36,671 a year and the median gross yield is 16.8%. Gross yield is 2.5 points higher than the Columbia, SC median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia by bedroom count?
The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Columbia, SC figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom 15 listings | $16,408 Columbia, SC: $16,779 | Not enough data Columbia, SC: 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms 50 listings | $22,928 Columbia, SC: $21,596 | 19.7% Columbia, SC: 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms 75 listings | $25,334 Columbia, SC: $27,428 | 15.6% Columbia, SC: 13.3% |
| 4+ bedrooms 51 listings | $51,774 Columbia, SC: $51,191 | 17.5% Columbia, SC: 13.9% |
How does South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia This area 194 listings | $30,853 | 55% | $262 | 16.8% |
| Columbia, SC market 2,684 listings | $28,936 | 52% | $272 | 14.3% |
| Downtown & Central Columbia 399 listings | $26,936 | 52% | $236 | 13.9% |
| North & Northeast Columbia 144 listings | $25,877 | 52% | $241 | 20.2% |
| Santee Cooper & Inland Lowcountry 385 listings | $34,761 | 55% | $306 | 20.5% |
| Rock Hill, Camden & Northern Piedmont 347 listings | $27,394 | 51% | $253 | 12.2% |
Where is South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia?
The Columbia, SC market includes 9 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it. Figures cover South Columbia, Cayce, and West Columbia together.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (194 in South Columbia, Cayce & West Columbia). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Columbia, SC market page?
The market page summarizes all of Columbia, SC from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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