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Airbnb in Austin: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 312 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+14.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$126
-7.4% YoY
Active listings
7,933
10,533 total
Revenue per available night
$31.4

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Austin short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 14.1 points, while the median daily rate is down 7.4 percent.

Austin — occupancy over time 28% 1y ago 2024-09 42% Now 2025-09

When Austin Airbnbs perform best

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

Austin — monthly occupancy 26% 25% 31% 33% 33% 40% 46% 47% 49% 43% 28% 25% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Austin compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-7.7% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Austin?

Of the 7,933 active operating listings, 89.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 57.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 5.7%1 BR: 37%2 BR: 22.9%3 BR: 18.2%4+ BR: 16.2%

Top neighborhoods in Austin

The 43 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
787363933%$64.3+3.4 pts YoY
787324318%$57+3.2 pts YoY
787172348%$54+11.8 pts YoY
787302124%$50.3+7.6 pts YoY
787021,05648%$46+13.5 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Austin?
Active Airbnb listings in Austin run at ~42% occupancy (up 14.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Austin?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Austin is approximately $126, down 7.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Austin?
There are approximately 7,933 active short-term rental listings in Austin (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Austin?
Compared to a year ago, Austin short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +14.1 pts, daily rate -7.4%. 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 2025-09 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=4,251, ADR n=7,926.