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Airbnb in Portland: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 266 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
60%
+14 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$101
+2% YoY
Active listings
3,143
4,443 total
Revenue per available night
$40.6

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Portland short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 14 points, while the median daily rate is up 2 percent.

Portland — occupancy over time 46% 1y ago 2024-11 60% Now 2025-11

When Portland Airbnbs perform best

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

Portland — monthly occupancy 28% 29% 29% 28% 37% 36% 38% 52% 53% 53% 56% 39% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Portland compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+18 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-26% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Portland?

Of the 3,143 active operating listings, 88.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 72.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 10.1%1 BR: 52.2%2 BR: 27.2%3 BR: 5.5%4+ BR: 5%

Top neighborhoods in Portland

The 93 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Arnold Creek878%$75+30.3 pts YoY
Southwest Hills2270%$64.8+35.5 pts YoY
Sullivan's Gulch960%$64.6+9.9 pts YoY
Buckman14936%$59.5-15 pts YoY
Hosford-Abernethy11454%$59.4+1.4 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Portland?
Active Airbnb listings in Portland run at ~60% occupancy (up 14 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Portland?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Portland is approximately $101, up 2% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Portland?
There are approximately 3,143 active short-term rental listings in Portland (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Portland?
Compared to a year ago, Portland short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +14 pts, daily rate +2%. 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 2025-11 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=1,114, ADR n=2,890.