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Airbnb in Cambridge: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 300 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
54%
+4.7 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$165
+0% YoY
Active listings
813
1,358 total
Revenue per available night
$57.8

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Cambridge short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 4.7 points, while the median daily rate is up 0 percent.

Cambridge — occupancy over time 36% 3y ago 2022-09 48% 2y ago 2023-09 49% 1y ago 2024-09 54% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 17.8 points lower. Two years ago, 6.3 points lower.

When Cambridge Airbnbs perform best

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

Cambridge — monthly occupancy 40% 39% 39% 48% 48% 52% 54% 53% 57% 77% 54% 42% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Cambridge compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+12 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+20.9% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Cambridge?

Of the 813 active operating listings, 49.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 46.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 2.4%1 BR: 62.9%2 BR: 18%3 BR: 11.4%4+ BR: 5.3%

Top neighborhoods in Cambridge

The 13 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
West Cambridge3454%$72.9+9.6 pts YoY
The Port9060%$70.9+9 pts YoY
Cambridgeport7460%$64.2+9 pts YoY
Mid-Cambridge13236%$63.9-18.2 pts YoY
North Cambridge9758%$62.2+7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Cambridge?
Active Airbnb listings in Cambridge run at ~54% occupancy (up 4.7 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Cambridge?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Cambridge is approximately $165, up 0% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Cambridge?
There are approximately 813 active short-term rental listings in Cambridge (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Cambridge?
Compared to a year ago, Cambridge short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +4.7 pts, daily rate +0%. 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=305, ADR n=731.