Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Monroe?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Monroe market averaged 479 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 157% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Monroe?

Accepted Answer

An average Monroe listing earns $32K/year. High-performing listings earn $57K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Monroe home prices by size are 1-bedroom $115K, 2-bedroom $107K, 3-bedroom $186K, and 4+ bedroom $310K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Monroe is 39%, producing RevPAR of $62 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Monroe?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Monroe. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement practices for Monroe, Ruston, and West Monroe (Louisiana). Enforcement realities change frequently and require local knowledge of actual citation patterns, host compliance rates, and municipal enforcement activity that I cannot verify.
I recommend contacting each city's planning/zoning department directly or consulting a local attorney familiar with short-term rental operations in these specific municipalities. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Monroe Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Monroe Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Monroe?

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 Monroe?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+56%), Heating (+32%), Lake Access (+9%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Monroe is $209, up 22% 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 Monroe?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Monroe book an average of 24 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 21 days for 2-bedroom listings to 29 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 51% 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.East Monroe and Swartz	$39.9K 25 listings	23.2% 25 listings
2.Central and North Monroe	$36.9K 49 listings	20.5% 49 listings
3.Farmerville and Lake D’Arbonne	$32.5K 60 listings	20.0% 60 listings
4.West Monroe and Claiborne	$34.3K 49 listings	17.8% 49 listings
5.Ruston and Grambling	$28.6K 42 listings	13.7% 42 listings