Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Greenville?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Greenville market averaged 3,846 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 42% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Greenville?

Accepted Answer

An average Greenville listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $74K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Greenville home prices by size are 1-bedroom $185K, 2-bedroom $194K, 3-bedroom $295K, and 4+ bedroom $409K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Greenville is 35%, producing RevPAR of $73 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Greenville?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Greenville. Greenville, SC: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply. Some neighborhoods prohibit STRs. Enforcement is complaint-driven but increasing.
Asheville, NC: Strict. Homestay permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory, whole-home STRs banned in most residential zones. Active enforcement with fines and shutdowns.
Spartanburg, SC: Lenient. Business license needed, basic zoning compliance. Minimal enforcement, mostly complaint-based. Many hosts operate without issues. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Greenville Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Greenville Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Greenville?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Greenville?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (99%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+54%), Lake Access (+51%), Washing Machine (+31%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Greenville is $248, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Greenville book an average of 33 days in advance, up 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 53% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.West Greenville & Mill Communities	$29.8K 145 listings	15.8% 145 listings
2.Spartanburg & Near-City Surroundings	$28.8K 103 listings	15.1% 103 listings
3.Seneca & Southern Lake Country	$40.2K 49 listings	14.6% 49 listings
4.Woodruff–Roebuck & Southern Countryside	$23.6K 21 listings	13.7% 21 listings
5.Six Mile & East Lake Keowee Surroundings	$45.7K 29 listings	13.5% 29 listings
6.West Anderson–Lake Hartwell & Starr Surroundings	$40.2K 70 listings	13.5% 70 listings
7.Easley–Liberty & Surroundings	$29.6K 40 listings	13.4% 40 listings
8.Anderson & Eastern Surroundings	$29.4K 33 listings	13.2% 33 listings
9.Clemson & University Surroundings	$33.3K 23 listings	12.6% 23 listings
10.Piedmont–Pelzer & Saluda Countryside	$32.7K 22 listings	12.5% 22 listings
11.Berea & Furman Surroundings	$32.1K 37 listings	12.4% 37 listings
12.Inman–Lake Bowen & Northern Spartanburg	$31.2K 82 listings	12.4% 82 listings
13.South Greenville & Augusta Road Surroundings	$34.8K 71 listings	12.1% 71 listings
14.Keowee Key	$37.5K 52 listings	11.0% 52 listings
15.Westminster & Western Countryside	$25.3K 34 listings	11.0% 34 listings
16.Simpsonville–Fountain Inn Surroundings	$32.2K 69 listings	10.9% 69 listings
17.Duncan–Lyman & Surroundings	$28.3K 31 listings	10.9% 31 listings
18.North Greenville & Paris Mountain Surroundings	$30.6K 125 listings	10.8% 125 listings
19.Greer & Surrounding Countryside	$27.4K 112 listings	10.6% 112 listings
20.Taylors & Northern Surroundings	$32.4K 39 listings	10.4% 39 listings
21.Pickens & Table Rock Foothills	$26.7K 36 listings	10.2% 36 listings
22.Cleveland–Marietta Mountain Foothills	$24.0K 25 listings	10.0% 25 listings
23.Southeast Greenville & Mauldin	$40.4K 43 listings	9.7% 43 listings
24.East Greenville & Pelham Road Surroundings	$37.5K 38 listings	9.6% 38 listings
25.Travelers Rest & Northern Countryside	$31.5K 67 listings	9.6% 67 listings
26.Landrum–Campobello Foothills	$23.7K 40 listings	8.9% 40 listings
27.Central Greenville & West End	$41.3K 118 listings	8.8% 118 listings
28.Fair Play & Lake Hartwell Surroundings	$41.1K 21 listings	8.7% 21 listings
29.West Lake Keowee–Seneca & West Union Surroundings	$48.8K 95 listings	8.7% 95 listings
30.Salem & Northern Lake Country	$40.9K 24 listings	5.9% 24 listings