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Airbnb in Twin Cities Msa: Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 33 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Twin Cities Msa Airbnb: 23% occupancy (+0 pts YoY), ~£168 median daily rate, 4,268 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an…

At a glance
Median occupancy
23%
+0 pts YoY
Median daily rate
£168
+59.5% YoY
Active listings
4,268
5,401 total
Revenue per available night
£41

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Twin Cities Msa short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 0 points, while the median daily rate is up 59.5 percent.

Twin Cities Msa — occupancy over time 23% 1y ago 2025-09 23% Now 2026-09

When Twin Cities Msa Airbnbs perform best

Occupancy in Twin Cities Msa peaks in October at 48% and bottoms out in February at 24%, a 24-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.

Twin Cities Msa — monthly occupancy 26% 24% 26% 30% 30% 34% 43% 42% 46% 48% 32% 28% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%
Twin Cities Msa Airbnb occupancy and median nightly rate by month
MonthOccupancyMedian nightly rate
January26%—
February24%—
March26%—
April30%—
May30%—
June34%—
July43%—
August42%—
September46%—
October48%—
November32%—
December28%—

Looking ahead, 36% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 32% of the next 60 and 31% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).

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
-6.6 pts vs national
National median: 29.6%
Daily rate vs national
-5.4% vs national
National median: £177

What kind of Airbnbs are in Twin Cities Msa?

Of the 4,268 active operating listings, 81% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 62.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 3.6%1 BR: 36.2%2 BR: 23%3 BR: 17.1%4+ BR: 20.2%

Top neighborhoods in Twin Cities Msa

The 16 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 10 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by Washington at £21,084 a year.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyAnnual revenueRevPARYoY
Washington21821.4%£21,084£58+3.3 pts YoY
Carver7220.5%£20,766£57-0.9 pts YoY
St. Croix8223%£20,230£55+4.1 pts YoY
Isanti3221.4%£19,965£55+3.6 pts YoY
Le Sueur3918.1%£17,718£49+4.9 pts YoY
Chisago9316.4%£15,791£43+1.6 pts YoY
Hennepin2,05226.3%£15,145£41-1.6 pts YoY
Mille Lacs9413.2%£15,065£41-1.6 pts YoY
Sherburne8116.4%£13,769£38+0 pts YoY
Pierce9616.4%£13,462£37-3.3 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Twin Cities Msa?
Active Airbnb listings in Twin Cities Msa run at ~23% occupancy (up 0 points year over year). 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 £168, up 59.5% year over year. 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 4,268 active short-term rental listings in Twin Cities Msa (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Twin Cities Msa?
Compared to a year ago, Twin Cities Msa short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +0 pts, daily rate +59.5%. 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 2026-09 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=4,268, ADR n=4,022.