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Airbnb in Boston: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 244 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
56%
Median daily rate
$142
Active listings
2,541
4,389 total
Revenue per available night
$47.7

When Boston Airbnbs perform best

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

Boston — monthly occupancy 35% 33% 35% 38% 36% 41% 38% 40% 49% 50% 54% 47% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Boston compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+14 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+4% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Boston?

Of the 2,541 active operating listings, 69.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 46% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 11.8%1 BR: 51.3%2 BR: 18.8%3 BR: 10.8%4+ BR: 7.3%

Top neighborhoods in Boston

The 25 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Chinatown1238%$122.9
Longwood Medical Area930%$97.1
North End6948%$96.7
Downtown16940%$80.2
West End1662%$64.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Boston?
Active Airbnb listings in Boston run at ~56% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Boston?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Boston is approximately $142. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Boston?
There are approximately 2,541 active short-term rental listings in Boston (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

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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=1,049, ADR n=2,354.