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Airbnb in Columbus: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 302 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
54%
+19.5 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$111
-1.8% YoY
Active listings
2,366
2,877 total
Revenue per available night
$35.8

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Columbus short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 19.5 points, while the median daily rate is down 1.8 percent.

Columbus — occupancy over time 35% 1y ago 2024-09 54% Now 2025-09

When Columbus Airbnbs perform best

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

Columbus — monthly occupancy 25% 23% 25% 32% 34% 38% 46% 46% 50% 48% 32% 25% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Columbus compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+12 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-18.7% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Columbus?

Of the 2,366 active operating listings, 83.8% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 53.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.7%1 BR: 37.7%2 BR: 25.5%3 BR: 20.5%4+ BR: 13.6%

Top neighborhoods in Columbus

The 27 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
West Scioto472%$74.7+4.6 pts YoY
Westland1318%$59.1-5 pts YoY
Far West487%$58.8+54.1 pts YoY
Northeast2212%$54.5-60.6 pts YoY
Hilltop2460%$54.2+10.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Columbus?
Active Airbnb listings in Columbus run at ~54% occupancy (up 19.5 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Columbus?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Columbus is approximately $111, down 1.8% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Columbus?
There are approximately 2,366 active short-term rental listings in Columbus (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Columbus?
Compared to a year ago, Columbus short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +19.5 pts, daily rate -1.8%. 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=1,065, ADR n=2,233.