Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Miami Beach?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Miami Beach market averaged 4,872 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Miami Beach?

Accepted Answer

An average Miami Beach listing earns $76K/year. High-performing listings earn $239K, while low-performing listings earn $36K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Miami Beach home prices by size are 1-bedroom $377K, 2-bedroom $784K, 3-bedroom $2.2M, and 4+ bedroom $3.4M.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Miami Beach?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Miami Beach is 40%, producing RevPAR of $167 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Miami Beach?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Miami Beach. Miami Beach: Strict. Banned in most residential zones since 2018. Requires resort tax, business license where allowed. Active code enforcement with heavy fines.
Miami: Moderate. Business tax receipt, resort tax required. No owner-occupancy rule. Zoning restrictions exist but enforcement is inconsistent.
Bal Harbour: Strict. Effectively prohibited in residential areas. Village actively enforces against violations.
Surfside: Strict. Banned in residential zones. Town code enforcement pursues illegal operators with fines. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Miami Beach Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Miami Beach Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Miami Beach?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in September and August.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Miami Beach?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Ev Charger (+150%), Bicycles (+91%), Sauna (+87%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Miami Beach is $442, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Miami Beach book an average of 33 days in advance. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 42% 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.Bal Harbour	$278K 25 listings	30.4% 25 listings
2.Bayshore, Nautilus & La Gorce	$92.4K 59 listings	16.5% 59 listings
3.City Center & Convention Center Surroundings	$162K 367 listings	16.0% 367 listings
4.North Beach	$50.7K 194 listings	12.9% 194 listings
5.Mid Beach Oceanfront	$69.5K 493 listings	11.2% 493 listings
6.Flamingo/Lummus & South Pointe	$47.9K 622 listings	9.9% 622 listings
7.North Bay Village	$163K 40 listings	8.7% 40 listings
8.Bay Harbor Islands & Indian Creek Surroundings	$50.3K 49 listings	7.6% 49 listings
9.West Avenue & South Beach Bay Islands	$57.7K 118 listings	7.1% 118 listings