Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Nashville market averaged 11,122 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 39% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

An average Nashville listing earns $59K/year. High-performing listings earn $131K, while low-performing listings earn $24K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Nashville home prices by size are 1-bedroom $269K, 2-bedroom $317K, 3-bedroom $405K, and 4+ bedroom $546K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Nashville is 38%, producing RevPAR of $133 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Nashville. Clarksville: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, no owner-occupancy mandate. Some enforcement through complaints. Many hosts operate within regulations.
Nashville: Strict. Permit required ($110 application), owner-occupancy mandatory for non-owner-occupied STRs banned in most residential zones since 2022. Active enforcement with inspections, fines up to $50/day for violations. Many former hosts converted to long-term rentals or ceased operations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Nashville Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Nashville Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Nashville?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), Heating (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+47%), Washing Machine (+44%), Air Conditioning (+37%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Nashville is $345, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Nashville book an average of 42 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 88% 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.South Nashville	$47.5K 213 listings	14.3% 213 listings
2.Trinity & Dickerson Area	$56.2K 159 listings	13.4% 159 listings
3.Airport & Una Area	$33.4K 40 listings	12.9% 40 listings
4.Opryland & Pennington Bend	$30.7K 161 listings	12.1% 161 listings
5.Downtown & SoBro	$58.0K 837 listings	11.7% 837 listings
6.Bordeaux Area	$48.1K 23 listings	11.7% 23 listings
7.Cleveland Park & McFerrin Park Area	$42.3K 282 listings	11.5% 282 listings
8.Springfield & Greenbrier Countryside	$36.6K 20 listings	11.0% 20 listings
9.Donelson Area	$31.4K 87 listings	10.9% 87 listings
10.Madison Area	$33.0K 66 listings	10.9% 66 listings
11.Germantown & Salemtown Area	$49.8K 134 listings	10.8% 134 listings
12.Goodlettsville Area	$52.6K 35 listings	10.6% 35 listings
13.12South & Melrose Area	$44.6K 157 listings	10.2% 157 listings
14.The Gulch & North Gulch Area	$51.7K 112 listings	9.9% 112 listings
15.Woodbine & Southern Nashville	$37.5K 134 listings	9.8% 134 listings
16.Downtown & Central Clarksville	$24.7K 54 listings	9.6% 54 listings
17.Music Row & Edgehill Area	$42.8K 455 listings	9.4% 455 listings
18.East Clarksville & Sango Area	$23.6K 49 listings	9.1% 49 listings
19.Northwest Clarksville	$24.8K 64 listings	9.0% 64 listings
20.Wedgewood-Houston & Chestnut Hill Area	$58.5K 361 listings	8.9% 361 listings
21.West Nashville & Charlotte Corridor	$42.3K 117 listings	8.8% 117 listings
22.Inglewood	$37.1K 214 listings	8.7% 214 listings
23.Kingston Springs & Harpeth Valley	$35.7K 39 listings	8.7% 39 listings
24.North Nashville	$40.8K 242 listings	8.5% 242 listings
25.East Nashville — Five Points & Shelby Area	$41.8K 532 listings	8.5% 532 listings
26.Belmont & Hillsboro Area	$45.8K 135 listings	8.3% 135 listings
27.Dickson Area	$30.4K 20 listings	8.2% 20 listings
28.Belle Meade & West Meade Area	$34.2K 39 listings	7.4% 39 listings
29.Midtown & Vanderbilt Area	$40.7K 348 listings	7.3% 348 listings
30.Berry Hill	$44.2K 114 listings	5.9% 114 listings