How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Greensboro?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Greensboro market averaged 1,402 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Greensboro?

An average Greensboro listing earns $32K/year. High-performing listings earn $62K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.

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

Median Greensboro home prices by size are 1-bedroom $125K, 2-bedroom $192K, 3-bedroom $277K, and 4+ bedroom $371K.

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

Average occupancy in Greensboro is 35%, producing RevPAR of $67 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Greensboro?

Rules vary across Greensboro. Greensboro: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general zoning and business license rules. Minimal enforcement. Winston-Salem: Lenient. Business privilege license required, zoning compliance needed. Light enforcement, many operate without proper licensing. Durham: Moderate. Permit required, inspections mandatory, owner-occupancy encouraged but not required. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Chapel Hill: Moderate. Special use permit needed in most zones, 400-foot spacing rule between STRs. Moderate enforcement, primarily complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Greensboro Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Greensboro Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Greensboro?

RevPAR is highest in April and October; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Greensboro?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+68%), Lake Access (+44%), Bbq (+44%).

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

Average daily rate in Greensboro is $229, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in October and are lowest in January.

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

Guests in Greensboro book an average of 30 days in advance. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 57% 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.

Greensboro, NC

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Annual revenue (actual)

$30.3k

12 mo avg

↑4%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

38%

12 mo avg

↓6%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$201

12 mo avg

↑19%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

11.6%

Current potential

↓0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

29 days

12 mo avg

↓1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$62

12 mo avg

↑0%

from prior 12 mo

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Greensboro Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Greensboro, NC market

Compare 12 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Greensboro, NC 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.Thomasville Area	$30.0K 20 listings	17.7% 20 listings
2.High Rock Lake & Southern Davidson	$39.5K 67 listings	17.7% 67 listings
3.Eastern Greensboro & Guilford Countryside	$30.6K 51 listings	15.2% 51 listings
4.Southern Greensboro & Countryside	$26.9K 45 listings	15.1% 45 listings
5.Central Greensboro	$27.5K 112 listings	14.6% 112 listings
6.Southwest Greensboro	$32.0K 41 listings	14.3% 41 listings
7.High Point	$30.9K 147 listings	13.6% 147 listings
8.Western Greensboro & Airport Area	$24.7K 22 listings	12.3% 22 listings
9.Reidsville & Northern Countryside	$34.2K 24 listings	11.6% 24 listings
10.Jamestown & Eastern High Point	$39.2K 24 listings	10.8% 24 listings
11.North & Northwest Greensboro	$31.7K 130 listings	10.5% 130 listings
12.Asheboro & Randolph Countryside	$24.3K 39 listings	10.3% 39 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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Performance metrics by bedroom

Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.

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