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Airbnb in Twin Cities Msa: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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

Twin Cities Msa short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
Median daily rate
$133
Active listings
4,284
5,318 total
Revenue per available night
$33.4

When Twin Cities Msa Airbnbs perform best

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

Twin Cities Msa — monthly occupancy 27% 25% 27% 32% 32% 37% 47% 46% 49% 47% 32% 28% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Twin Cities Msa compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-2.6% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Twin Cities Msa?

Of the 4,284 active operating listings, 81.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 57.7% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 3.1%1 BR: 37%2 BR: 23.9%3 BR: 17.2%4+ BR: 18.7%

Top neighborhoods in Twin Cities Msa

The 16 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Isanti2839%$51.2
Washington21942%$42.3
Carver6342%$40.8
Le Sueur3336%$39
St. Croix8636%$36.4

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Twin Cities Msa?
Active Airbnb listings in Twin Cities Msa run at ~42% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Twin Cities Msa?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Twin Cities Msa is approximately $133. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Twin Cities Msa?
There are approximately 4,284 active short-term rental listings in Twin Cities Msa (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=2,411, ADR n=3,959.