How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Mobile?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Mobile market averaged 20,746 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 19% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Mobile?

An average Mobile listing earns $67K/year. High-performing listings earn $114K, while low-performing listings earn $24K.

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

Median Mobile home prices by size are 1-bedroom $335K, 2-bedroom $143K, 3-bedroom $221K, and 4+ bedroom $312K.

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

Average occupancy in Mobile is 40%, producing RevPAR of $142 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Mobile?

Rules vary across Mobile. Mobile: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Gulf Shores: Moderate. Business license and sales tax registration required. No density limits. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Orange Beach: Moderate. Business license mandatory, sales tax compliance. No occupancy restrictions. Enforcement via complaint-driven inspections. Pensacola: Moderate. Business tax receipt and state registration required. Zoning restrictions in some neighborhoods. Moderate enforcement, complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Mobile Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Mobile Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 31%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Mobile?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Mobile?

The most common amenities are TV (99%), Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+26%), Pets Allowed (+20%), Ev Charger (+10%).

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

Average daily rate in Mobile is $341, 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 Mobile?

Guests in Mobile book an average of 61 days in advance, up 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 50 days for 1-bedroom listings to 66 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 21% 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.

Mobile, AL

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Annual revenue (actual)

$66.6k

12 mo avg

↑21%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

42%

12 mo avg

↑2%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$322

12 mo avg

↑14%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

10.1%

Current potential

↓0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

63 days

12 mo avg

↑6 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$136

12 mo avg

↑29%

from prior 12 mo

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Mobile Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Mobile, AL market

Compare 19 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Mobile, AL 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.South Mobile & Tillmans Corner	$40.4K 32 listings	30.4% 32 listings
2.Moss Point & East Jackson County	$30.6K 20 listings	26.6% 20 listings
3.Central Mobile	$35.6K 48 listings	25.7% 48 listings
4.West Mobile	$37.4K 46 listings	17.5% 46 listings
5.Midtown East & Oakleigh	$34.8K 55 listings	16.1% 55 listings
6.Daphne	$48.6K 49 listings	15.1% 49 listings
7.Central Baldwin County	$42.8K 21 listings	13.4% 21 listings
8.Gulf Shores Central Beach	$54.4K 1,621 listings	13.3% 1,621 listings
9.West Beach & Pine Beach	$50.4K 3,049 listings	12.3% 3,049 listings
10.Foley & Bon Secour	$33.5K 126 listings	11.6% 126 listings
11.Elberta & Lillian	$36.6K 32 listings	11.6% 32 listings
12.Fort Morgan	$55.0K 1,442 listings	11.4% 1,442 listings
13.Fairhope & Point Clear	$43.5K 137 listings	10.5% 137 listings
14.Dauphin Island	$47.7K 547 listings	10.2% 547 listings
15.Orange Beach Gulf Front	$63.6K 5,725 listings	10.0% 5,725 listings
16.Perdido Pass & Perdido Key	$65.3K 1,122 listings	9.7% 1,122 listings
17.Gulf Shores Lagoon & Canal	$31.8K 75 listings	7.6% 75 listings
18.Orange Beach Canal Road & Bear Point	$43.2K 263 listings	7.0% 263 listings
19.North Gulf Shores	$30.0K 46 listings	6.8% 46 listings

Data as of 2026-09-30

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