Side-by-side comparison

Los Angeles vs Nashville: 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

Los Angeles edges ahead of Nashville on higher occupancy (54% vs 48%).

Head-to-head metrics

 Los AngelesNashville
Median occupancy54%48%
Median daily rate$154$161
Median RevPAR$42.7$55.2
Active listings23,9697,697
YoY occupancy+15.1 pts
YoY daily rate-6.4%
Regulation risk
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in Los Angeles
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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Airbnb in Nashville
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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