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Airbnb in Denver: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 299 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
58%
+18.5 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$125
-2.3% YoY
Active listings
3,654
4,910 total
Revenue per available night
$49.4

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Denver short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 18.5 points, while the median daily rate is down 2.3 percent.

Denver — occupancy over time 40% 1y ago 2024-09 58% Now 2025-09

When Denver Airbnbs perform best

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

Denver — monthly occupancy 34% 32% 32% 38% 37% 39% 52% 52% 53% 60% 40% 35% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Denver compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+16 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-8.4% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Denver?

Of the 3,654 active operating listings, 86.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 65.9% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 4.1%1 BR: 45.9%2 BR: 28.2%3 BR: 13.4%4+ BR: 8.4%

Top neighborhoods in Denver

The 78 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Southmoor Park1—$102.4—
Cherry Creek3756%$75+23.1 pts YoY
Country Club1163%$70.6+18.6 pts YoY
Rosedale1342%$68.7-5.7 pts YoY
Five Points32758%$67.8+8.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Denver?
Active Airbnb listings in Denver run at ~58% occupancy (up 18.5 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Denver?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Denver is approximately $125, down 2.3% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Denver?
There are approximately 3,654 active short-term rental listings in Denver (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Denver?
Compared to a year ago, Denver short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +18.5 pts, daily rate -2.3%. 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=1,254, ADR n=3,291.