How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Columbus?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Columbus market averaged 4,916 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 49% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Columbus?

An average Columbus listing earns $28K/year. High-performing listings earn $57K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.

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

Median Columbus home prices by size are 1-bedroom $64K, 2-bedroom $119K, 3-bedroom $210K, and 4+ bedroom $314K.

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

Average occupancy in Columbus is 31%, producing RevPAR of $61 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Columbus?

Rules vary across Columbus. Columbus: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules. Minimal enforcement, many operate without permits. Atlanta: Moderate. Registration and business license required, 90-day cap for non-owner-occupied. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent. Macon: Lenient. Business license needed, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, limited monitoring. Auburn: Lenient. Business license required, some zoning restrictions. Minimal enforcement, hosts commonly operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Columbus Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Columbus Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Columbus?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Columbus?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+61%), Pool (+53%), Washing Machine (+43%).

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

Average daily rate in Columbus is $236, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

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

Guests in Columbus book an average of 28 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 50% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Columbus, GA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$28.6k

12 mo avg

↓5%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

34%

12 mo avg

↓6%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$205

12 mo avg

↑12%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

13.6%

Current potential

↓0.4 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

27 days

12 mo avg

↓1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$61

12 mo avg

↓8%

from prior 12 mo

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Columbus Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Columbus, GA market

Compare 19 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Columbus, GA rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Central & East Macon	$27.6K 53 listings	43.5% 53 listings
2.Midtown & South Columbus	$29.1K 50 listings	27.8% 50 listings
3.West & North Macon	$29.4K 53 listings	21.8% 53 listings
4.LaGrange & West Point	$34.4K 24 listings	21.3% 24 listings
5.East Columbus	$31.3K 106 listings	18.6% 106 listings
6.Uptown & Riverfront Columbus	$24.4K 79 listings	17.7% 79 listings
7.Milledgeville & Lake Sinclair	$44.3K 62 listings	17.4% 62 listings
8.Albany & Leesburg	$22.7K 62 listings	17.0% 62 listings
9.North Columbus	$29.1K 147 listings	14.8% 147 listings
10.Warm Springs & Thomaston Country	$24.9K 23 listings	14.5% 23 listings
11.Douglas & Fitzgerald Country	$26.8K 21 listings	14.4% 21 listings
12.Moultrie & Tifton Country	$31.2K 21 listings	13.9% 21 listings
13.Warner Robins & Centerville	$29.5K 120 listings	13.3% 120 listings
14.Perry & Fort Valley	$30.8K 35 listings	13.3% 35 listings
15.Pine Mountain & Harris County	$35.4K 30 listings	13.0% 30 listings
16.Thomasville & Red Hills Country	$28.8K 75 listings	12.8% 75 listings
17.Central & South Valdosta	$25.8K 64 listings	12.0% 64 listings
18.North Valdosta & South Georgia	$30.7K 38 listings	12.0% 38 listings
19.Eatonton, Lake Oconee & West Sinclair	$45.3K 94 listings	9.4% 94 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

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