How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Detroit?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Detroit market averaged 3,353 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 28% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Detroit?

An average Detroit listing earns $28K/year. High-performing listings earn $60K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.

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

Median Detroit home prices by size are 1-bedroom $123K, 2-bedroom $192K, 3-bedroom $269K, and 4+ bedroom $357K.

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

Average occupancy in Detroit is 35%, producing RevPAR of $60 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Detroit?

Rules vary across Detroit. Detroit: Lenient. Business license and registration required, certificate of compliance needed. Minimal enforcement, many operate without permits. Ann Arbor: Moderate. Owner-occupancy required, annual registration, 30-day minimum rental period in most zones. Moderate enforcement with neighbor complaints driving action. Windsor: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, 4-person occupancy limit. Moderate enforcement, some unlicensed operations exist but city responds to complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Detroit Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Detroit Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Detroit?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Detroit?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), TV (98%), Air Conditioning (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+27%), Internet (+27%), Washing Machine (+27%).

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

Average daily rate in Detroit is $211, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

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

Guests in Detroit book an average of 27 days in advance, up 5% 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 Detroit?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 47% 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.

Detroit, MI

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Annual revenue (actual)

$33.2k

12 mo avg

↑5%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

42%

12 mo avg

↓5%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$193

12 mo avg

↑17%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

12.7%

Current potential

↓0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

28 days

12 mo avg

↑2 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$67

12 mo avg

↑2%

from prior 12 mo

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Detroit Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Detroit, MI market

Compare 23 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Detroit, MI 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.East Detroit	$24.3K 20 listings	32.3% 20 listings
2.Warren and Inner Macomb	$26.8K 74 listings	31.1% 74 listings
3.West Detroit	$30.2K 40 listings	27.4% 40 listings
4.Northwest Detroit	$26.8K 36 listings	25.5% 36 listings
5.East Riverfront and Belle Isle	$26.4K 63 listings	24.6% 63 listings
6.Inner Downriver	$33.0K 26 listings	24.2% 26 listings
7.Pontiac and Auburn Hills	$32.8K 38 listings	18.4% 38 listings
8.Southfield and Oak Park	$36.9K 35 listings	17.2% 35 listings
9.Wyandotte, Southgate and Taylor	$27.0K 37 listings	16.8% 37 listings
10.Clinton, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores	$31.6K 78 listings	15.9% 78 listings
11.Monroe and Frenchtown	$26.3K 27 listings	15.4% 27 listings
12.Troy, Madison Heights and Sterling Heights	$38.5K 89 listings	15.1% 89 listings
13.Ferndale, Hazel Park and Berkley	$28.2K 119 listings	14.0% 119 listings
14.Dearborn and Dearborn Heights	$32.1K 48 listings	14.0% 48 listings
15.Western Wayne Suburbs	$30.0K 45 listings	13.8% 45 listings
16.Novi, Farmington and Southwest Oakland	$33.3K 41 listings	13.5% 41 listings
17.Algonac and Mainland Clay	$32.9K 22 listings	13.2% 22 listings
18.Midtown and New Center	$28.9K 52 listings	13.1% 52 listings
19.Royal Oak	$35.4K 180 listings	11.5% 180 listings
20.Plymouth, Canton and Northville	$36.2K 98 listings	10.8% 98 listings
21.Downtown, Corktown and Central Detroit	$29.8K 172 listings	10.7% 172 listings
22.Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods	$31.1K 24 listings	10.5% 24 listings
23.Birmingham and Bloomfield	$41.1K 34 listings	9.4% 34 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Short-term rental supply growth

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