Columbus, GA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$31.1k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$208
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$62
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Columbus 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 |
|---|---|
| Lake Access | +16% $4,968/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +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
2 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
1 bedroom (6.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($197)
3 bedrooms ($125)
2 bedrooms ($95)
1 bedroom ($63)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Columbus market averaged 5,029 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 52% over two years.
An average Columbus listing earns $30K/year. High-performing listings earn $58K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Columbus home prices by size are 1-bedroom $61K, 2-bedroom $118K, 3-bedroom $211K, and 4+ bedroom $316K.
Average gross yield is 15%, reaching 30% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Columbus is 31%, producing RevPAR of $61 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 20%. They average $14K/year in revenue against a $61K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Columbus. Columbus: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply. Some enforcement but many unlicensed hosts operate. Atlanta: Moderate. License required, occupancy tax collection mandatory, owner-occupancy for homestays. Inconsistent enforcement, many unpermitted rentals exist. Macon: Lenient. Business license and registration required. Minimal enforcement, compliance varies widely. Auburn: Lenient. Business license needed, basic regulations. Light enforcement, self-regulation common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Columbus Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and May; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+56%), Washing Machine (+48%), TV (+43%).
Average daily rate in Columbus is $236, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Columbus book an average of 28 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 49% higher than weekday occupancy.