Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Newport?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Newport market averaged 2,439 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Newport?

Accepted Answer

An average Newport listing earns $56K/year. High-performing listings earn $128K, while low-performing listings earn $26K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Newport home prices by size are 1-bedroom $410K, 2-bedroom $479K, 3-bedroom $591K, and 4+ bedroom $739K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Newport is 34%, producing RevPAR of $110 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Newport?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Newport. Newport: Moderate. Registration required, annual fee, safety inspections. Owner-occupancy not required. No rental caps but zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement is moderate with complaint-driven inspections.
Providence: Moderate. Registration and annual license required, occupancy limits, safety standards. No owner-occupancy mandate. Some zoning restrictions. Moderate enforcement through complaints and inspections.
Narragansett: Strict. Registration required, steep fees, owner-occupancy required for residential zones, strict density limits. Active enforcement with fines and violations pursued. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Newport Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Newport Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Newport?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Newport?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), TV (98%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+52%), Internet (+40%), Bbq (+29%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Newport is $474, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Newport book an average of 44 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 55% 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.Portsmouth	$66.2K 79 listings	11.6% 79 listings
2.Tiverton, Little Compton and Westport	$59.3K 55 listings	9.9% 55 listings
3.East Greenwich and West Bay Country	$37.1K 28 listings	9.8% 28 listings
4.Middletown	$76.7K 215 listings	9.6% 215 listings
5.South Kingstown	$59.1K 116 listings	9.6% 116 listings
6.Bristol	$50.9K 50 listings	9.2% 50 listings
7.Charlestown and Western South County	$61.9K 54 listings	8.9% 54 listings
8.North Kingstown and Exeter	$56.5K 50 listings	8.9% 50 listings
9.New Bedford and Acushnet	$35.0K 25 listings	8.2% 25 listings
10.Fairhaven and Eastern Buzzards Bay	$44.6K 50 listings	8.0% 50 listings
11.Newport City	$54.1K 367 listings	7.9% 367 listings
12.Narragansett	$67.8K 153 listings	7.1% 153 listings
13.Jamestown	$69.4K 33 listings	4.5% 33 listings