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

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Salt Lake City Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Salt Lake City, UT market

Compare 19 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Salt Lake City, UT 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.West Salt Lake City	$33.3K 195 listings	8.0% 195 listings
2.Central Salt Lake City	$29.6K 357 listings	7.7% 357 listings
3.Ogden and Weber Corridor	$27.1K 230 listings	7.6% 230 listings
4.South Salt Lake and Murray	$30.2K 156 listings	7.1% 156 listings
5.West Valley and Taylorsville	$29.8K 129 listings	7.0% 129 listings
6.Downtown, Capitol Hill and Avenues	$28.2K 137 listings	6.9% 137 listings
7.Sandy and Midvale	$31.6K 212 listings	6.8% 212 listings
8.Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs	$38.1K 26 listings	6.8% 26 listings
9.Sugar House, Ballpark and South City	$32.7K 210 listings	6.7% 210 listings
10.Draper and Bluffdale	$31.7K 80 listings	6.6% 80 listings
11.Tooele and Stansbury Country	$25.6K 24 listings	6.5% 24 listings
12.Bountiful and South Davis	$29.8K 95 listings	6.4% 95 listings
13.Millcreek and Holladay	$32.1K 232 listings	6.4% 232 listings
14.Eden, Huntsville and Ogden Valley	$48.3K 45 listings	6.2% 45 listings
15.Lehi and Nearby Utah County	$30.1K 77 listings	6.1% 77 listings
16.Layton and North Davis	$26.8K 99 listings	5.9% 99 listings
17.South and West Jordan Valley	$30.1K 154 listings	5.8% 154 listings
18.Mountain Green and Morgan Country	$34.6K 23 listings	5.4% 23 listings
19.Wolf Creek	$29.5K 61 listings	4.4% 61 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

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