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Airbnb in Nashville: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 305 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
48%
+15.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$161
-6.4% YoY
Active listings
7,697
9,443 total
Revenue per available night
$55.2

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Nashville short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 15.1 points, while the median daily rate is down 6.4 percent.

Nashville — occupancy over time 33% 1y ago 2024-09 48% Now 2025-09

When Nashville Airbnbs perform best

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

Nashville — monthly occupancy 20% 20% 23% 28% 28% 32% 39% 39% 44% 51% 31% 23% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Nashville compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+17.9% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Nashville?

Of the 7,697 active operating listings, 93.4% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 66.9% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.3%1 BR: 30.4%2 BR: 23.3%3 BR: 18.7%4+ BR: 25.2%

Top neighborhoods in Nashville

The 35 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
District 192,03042%$74.1+4.2 pts YoY
District 264860%$61.8+8.8 pts YoY
District 1792748%$59.5+15.1 pts YoY
District 649345%$58.7+2.3 pts YoY
District 1821360%$58+15.6 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Nashville?
Active Airbnb listings in Nashville run at ~48% occupancy (up 15.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Nashville?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Nashville is approximately $161, down 6.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Nashville?
There are approximately 7,697 active short-term rental listings in Nashville (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Nashville?
Compared to a year ago, Nashville short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +15.1 pts, daily rate -6.4%. 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=3,438, ADR n=5,878.