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Airbnb in Seattle: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 303 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
54%
Median daily rate
$145
Active listings
5,378
6,996 total
Revenue per available night
$51.4

When Seattle Airbnbs perform best

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

Seattle — monthly occupancy 33% 32% 34% 41% 41% 49% 55% 55% 58% 50% 35% 32% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Seattle compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+12 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+6.2% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Seattle?

Of the 5,378 active operating listings, 84.6% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 61.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 7.9%1 BR: 45.8%2 BR: 26.3%3 BR: 13%4+ BR: 6.9%

Top neighborhoods in Seattle

The 88 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Lower Queen Anne10062%$110.1
Pike-Market8055%$90.3
Belltown28945%$88.7
East Queen Anne13060%$81
First Hill9660%$78.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Seattle?
Active Airbnb listings in Seattle run at ~54% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Seattle?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Seattle is approximately $145. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Seattle?
There are approximately 5,378 active short-term rental listings in Seattle (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=2,083, ADR n=4,924.