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Albany vs Twin Cities Msa: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the United States short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

Twin Cities Msa edges ahead of Albany on higher occupancy (42% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($33.4 vs $20.3).

Head-to-head metrics

 AlbanyTwin Cities Msa
Median occupancy36%42%
Median daily rate$97$133
Median RevPAR$20.3$33.4
Active listings3714,284
YoY occupancy+8.9 pts
YoY daily rate-4.4%
Regulation risk
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Airbnb in Albany
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Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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Albany vs Twin Cities Msa: which is better for Airbnb investment? (2026)