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Airbnb in New Orleans: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 317 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
60%
Median daily rate
$131
Active listings
4,939
7,444 total
Revenue per available night
$59.4

When New Orleans Airbnbs perform best

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

New Orleans — monthly occupancy 31% 38% 37% 41% 39% 47% 50% 52% 45% 41% 33% 30% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How New Orleans compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+18 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-4% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in New Orleans?

Of the 4,939 active operating listings, 88.8% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 56.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.3%1 BR: 32.6%2 BR: 30.1%3 BR: 19.4%4+ BR: 15.8%

Top neighborhoods in New Orleans

The 70 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Old Aurora560%$205
Read Blvd West1$174.7
Lake Catherine2160%$128.5
Whitney1160%$112.4
West End1261%$107.8

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in New Orleans?
Active Airbnb listings in New Orleans run at ~60% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in New Orleans?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in New Orleans is approximately $131. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in New Orleans?
There are approximately 4,939 active short-term rental listings in New Orleans (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 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=1,475, ADR n=4,550.