Seattle, WA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$56.5k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$249
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$113
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Seattle market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Sauna | +17% $9,605/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($249)
3 bedrooms ($177)
2 bedrooms ($129)
1 bedroom ($88)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Seattle market averaged 5,282 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier.
An average Seattle listing earns $54K/year. High-performing listings earn $93K, while low-performing listings earn $21K.
Median Seattle home prices by size are 1-bedroom $396K, 2-bedroom $680K, 3-bedroom $934K, and 4+ bedroom $1.2M.
Average gross yield is 7%, reaching 11% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Seattle is 45%, producing RevPAR of $112 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 9%. They average $36K/year in revenue against a $396K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Seattle. Seattle: Strict. Operator's license required, primary residence only, max 2 listings per host, annual registration. Active enforcement with fines and platform data monitoring. Bellevue: Strict. Business license required, owner-occupancy mandatory, max 2 units, zoning restrictions. Active enforcement through complaints and audits. Tacoma: Moderate. Business license and vacation rental permit required, primary residence rule, annual inspections. Moderate enforcement, complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Seattle Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 35%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Heating (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+51%), TV (+31%), Air Conditioning (+29%).
Average daily rate in Seattle is $271, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in Seattle book an average of 36 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 33% higher than weekday occupancy.