How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Salt Lake City?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Salt Lake City market averaged 5,445 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Salt Lake City?

An average Salt Lake City listing earns $35K/year. High-performing listings earn $63K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Salt Lake City?

Median Salt Lake City home prices by size are 1-bedroom $304K, 2-bedroom $407K, 3-bedroom $499K, and 4+ bedroom $568K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Salt Lake City?

Average occupancy in Salt Lake City is 42%, producing RevPAR of $73 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Salt Lake City?

Rules vary across Salt Lake City. Ogden: Moderate. Business license required, conditional use permit in some zones, 400-foot spacing rule between rentals. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based action. Salt Lake City: Moderate. Business license and conditional use permit required, owner-occupancy mandate, density caps by neighborhood, 280-foot spacing. Moderate enforcement, some unlicensed hosts operate but city responds to complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Salt Lake City Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Salt Lake City Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 22%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Salt Lake City?

RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in November and October.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Salt Lake City?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), TV (98%), Air Conditioning (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+40%), Hot Tub (+36%), Bbq (+29%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Salt Lake City?

Average daily rate in Salt Lake City is $211, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in November.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Salt Lake City?

Guests in Salt Lake City book an average of 34 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Salt Lake City?

Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 33% 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.

Salt Lake City, UT

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Annual revenue (actual)

$37.7k

12 mo avg

↑7%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

46%

12 mo avg

↓4%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$199

12 mo avg

↑17%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

6.2%

Current potential

↓0.0 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

37 days

12 mo avg

↑2 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$79

12 mo avg

↑11%

from prior 12 mo

Salt Lake City Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, UT

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
West Salt Lake City	$33.3K 195 listings	8.0% 195 listings
Central Salt Lake City	$29.6K 357 listings	7.7% 357 listings
Ogden and Weber Corridor	$27.1K 230 listings	7.6% 230 listings
South Salt Lake and Murray	$30.2K 156 listings	7.1% 156 listings
West Valley and Taylorsville	$29.8K 129 listings	7.0% 129 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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