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Airbnb in Albany: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 260 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Albany short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+8.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$97
-4.4% YoY
Active listings
371
478 total
Revenue per available night
$20.3

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Albany short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 8.9 points, while the median daily rate is down 4.4 percent.

Albany — occupancy over time 27% 1y ago 2024-11 36% Now 2025-11

When Albany Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Albany short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Albany — monthly occupancy 25% 24% 24% 25% 32% 32% 32% 43% 44% 43% 44% 29% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Albany compares to United States

Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Albany's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-28.9% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Albany?

Of the 371 active operating listings, 75.2% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 54.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 3.8%1 BR: 61.1%2 BR: 18.1%3 BR: 9.7%4+ BR: 7.3%

Top neighborhoods in Albany

The 15 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
FIFTEENTH WARD1427%$66.7-0.1 pts YoY
FIRST WARD69%$39.5-45.2 pts YoY
SIXTH WARD7736%$31.7+9.7 pts YoY
FOURTEENTH WARD2560%$29.7+27.9 pts YoY
SECOND WARD4242%$28.6+7.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Albany?
Active Airbnb listings in Albany run at ~36% occupancy (up 8.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Albany?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Albany is approximately $97, down 4.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Albany?
There are approximately 371 active short-term rental listings in Albany (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Albany?
Compared to a year ago, Albany short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +8.9 pts, daily rate -4.4%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=217, ADR n=351.