Washington Dc, DC
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Overview
Annual Rev
$48.2k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$235
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$96
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Washington Dc 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
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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 |
|---|---|
| Gym | +16% $7,706/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +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 (7.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($235)
3 bedrooms ($164)
2 bedrooms ($125)
1 bedroom ($86)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Washington DC market averaged 8,000 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average Washington DC listing earns $44K/year. High-performing listings earn $94K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.
Median Washington DC home prices by size are 1-bedroom $290K, 2-bedroom $413K, 3-bedroom $656K, and 4+ bedroom $866K.
Average gross yield is 6%, reaching 13% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Washington DC is 40%, producing RevPAR of $90 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 10%. They average $46K/year in revenue against a $413K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Washington DC. Washington DC: Moderate. License required, 15-day vacation rental cap unless owner-occupied primary residence. Zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement exists but inconsistent. Arlington: Strict. Dwelling unit license required, owner-occupancy mandatory, max 2 bedrooms, conditional use permit needed. Active enforcement with complaints. Alexandria: Strict. Business license required, owner-occupancy mandatory, max 90 days/year for whole-unit, zoning restrictions. Active code enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Washington DC Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in May and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (96%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+65%), Washing Machine (+28%), Bbq (+26%).
Average daily rate in Washington DC is $265, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in February.
Guests in Washington DC book an average of 34 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 2-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 22% higher than weekday occupancy.