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Airbnb in Rhode Island: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 298 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+22.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$261
+0.4% YoY
Active listings
4,262
5,762 total
Revenue per available night
$49.7

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Rhode Island short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 22.3 points, while the median daily rate is up 0.4 percent.

Rhode Island — occupancy over time 20% 1y ago 2024-09 42% Now 2025-09

When Rhode Island Airbnbs perform best

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

Rhode Island — monthly occupancy 47% 46% 46% 51% 50% 46% 57% 54% 54% 60% 48% 46% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Rhode Island compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+91.2% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Rhode Island?

Of the 4,262 active operating listings, 84.4% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 55% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.2%1 BR: 31.9%2 BR: 24.9%3 BR: 21.3%4+ BR: 19.8%

Top neighborhoods in Rhode Island

The 38 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Smithfield1160%$101.3+21.4 pts YoY
Middletown42742%$88.2+20.4 pts YoY
Newport66530%$64.9+11.9 pts YoY
Barrington3454%$63.9+32.1 pts YoY
East Greenwich2748%$60.8+15.9 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Rhode Island?
Active Airbnb listings in Rhode Island run at ~42% occupancy (up 22.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Rhode Island?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Rhode Island is approximately $261, up 0.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Rhode Island?
There are approximately 4,262 active short-term rental listings in Rhode Island (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Rhode Island?
Compared to a year ago, Rhode Island short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +22.3 pts, daily rate +0.4%. 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=2,776, ADR n=3,842.