How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Raleigh?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Raleigh market averaged 3,945 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 51% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Raleigh?

An average Raleigh listing earns $32K/year. High-performing listings earn $60K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

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

Median Raleigh home prices by size are 1-bedroom $238K, 2-bedroom $227K, 3-bedroom $313K, and 4+ bedroom $422K.

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

Average occupancy in Raleigh is 38%, producing RevPAR of $68 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Raleigh?

Rules vary across Raleigh. Raleigh: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed, no owner-occupancy mandate. Enforcement exists but inconsistent - many operate without proper permits. Durham: Lenient. Business license and zoning approval required, but minimal enforcement. Many hosts operate informally without consequences. Chapel Hill: Strict. Special use permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory, 400-foot spacing rule between rentals. Active enforcement with neighbor complaints driving action. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Raleigh Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Raleigh Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Raleigh?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Raleigh?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (100%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+59%), Washing Machine (+43%), Air Conditioning (+32%).

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

Average daily rate in Raleigh is $216, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

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

Guests in Raleigh book an average of 30 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 46% 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.

Raleigh, NC

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Annual revenue (actual)

$34k

12 mo avg

↑4%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

43%

12 mo avg

↓5%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$200

12 mo avg

↑16%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

8.3%

Current potential

↑0.3 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

31 days

12 mo avg

↑1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$71

12 mo avg

↑1%

from prior 12 mo

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Raleigh Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Raleigh, NC market

Compare 18 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Raleigh, NC 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.Rocky Mount	$32.3K 50 listings	16.1% 50 listings
2.Henderson & Kerr Lake	$31.7K 25 listings	14.4% 25 listings
3.Smithfield & Benson	$30.0K 32 listings	13.1% 32 listings
4.Southeast Raleigh	$34.3K 152 listings	11.3% 152 listings
5.Northeast Raleigh	$30.0K 131 listings	10.5% 131 listings
6.Sanford & Lillington	$24.7K 44 listings	9.9% 44 listings
7.Garner & Clayton	$34.1K 77 listings	9.9% 77 listings
8.Knightdale, Wendell & Zebulon	$32.2K 33 listings	9.6% 33 listings
9.Wake Forest	$36.0K 70 listings	9.3% 70 listings
10.Lake Gaston	$50.8K 69 listings	9.3% 69 listings
11.North Raleigh	$40.7K 167 listings	9.2% 167 listings
12.South Raleigh	$34.3K 77 listings	9.1% 77 listings
13.Durham	$29.9K 327 listings	8.9% 327 listings
14.Cary	$38.4K 154 listings	8.7% 154 listings
15.Apex & Holly Springs	$39.5K 98 listings	8.6% 98 listings
16.Fuquay-Varina	$29.9K 71 listings	7.9% 71 listings
17.Downtown & Central Raleigh	$30.6K 205 listings	7.8% 205 listings
18.West Raleigh & NC State	$34.0K 85 listings	7.0% 85 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

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