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Airbnb in Washington Dc: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 306 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
48%
+6.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$123
-5.4% YoY
Active listings
4,576
6,374 total
Revenue per available night
$42.6

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Washington Dc short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 6.9 points, while the median daily rate is down 5.4 percent.

Washington Dc — occupancy over time 41% 1y ago 2024-09 48% Now 2025-09

When Washington Dc Airbnbs perform best

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

Washington Dc — monthly occupancy 27% 26% 31% 37% 37% 42% 52% 50% 53% 50% 33% 27% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Washington Dc compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-9.9% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Washington Dc?

Of the 4,576 active operating listings, 81.5% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 53.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 5.5%1 BR: 54.5%2 BR: 22.9%3 BR: 10.4%4+ BR: 6.7%

Top neighborhoods in Washington Dc

The 39 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
West End, Foggy Bottom, GWU4762%$112.1-10.1 pts YoY
Georgetown, Burleith/Hillandale12531%$76.2-26.5 pts YoY
Capitol Hill, Lincoln Park43560%$61.1+7.4 pts YoY
Shaw, Logan Circle27348%$58.4-4.6 pts YoY
Howard University, Le Droit Park, Cardozo/Shaw17148%$57+1.2 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Washington Dc?
Active Airbnb listings in Washington Dc run at ~48% occupancy (up 6.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Washington Dc?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Washington Dc is approximately $123, down 5.4% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Washington Dc?
There are approximately 4,576 active short-term rental listings in Washington Dc (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Washington Dc?
Compared to a year ago, Washington Dc short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +6.9 pts, daily rate -5.4%. 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=1,995, ADR n=3,856.