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Best Airbnb Markets in District of Columbia (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in District of Columbia by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

District of Columbia Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all District of Columbia markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
66.00%
Average Annual Revenue i
$47,871
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$190
YoY Supply Growth i
37.45%
YoY Revenue Change i
3.73%

Top District of Columbia Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1E+Washington
Strict
4,44166% 🚀$190$47,8718.8%+3.7%

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Why Invest in Airbnb District of Columbia in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in District of Columbia are Washington. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in District of Columbia by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in District of Columbia. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Washington (Grade E+)

Washington is rank 1 of 1 markets in this District of Columbia ranking by Airbtics Market Grade E+, with 8.8% short-term rental yield, 66.0% occupancy, and +3.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

The market shows an average daily rate of $190, annual revenue of $47,871, a rent gap of 1943.0%, 4,441 active listings, strict short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $650,000.

  • Market gradeE+
  • Yield8.8%
  • Revenue growth+3.7%
  • Occupancy66.0%
  • Average daily rate$190
  • Annual revenue$47,871
  • Rent gap1943.0%
  • Active listings4,441
  • 2-bedroom price$650,000
  • RegulationStrict

Market Rankboard: District of Columbia

Each dot is a vacation rental market in District of Columbia, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

District of Columbia Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each District of Columbia market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Washington66.0%$190

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

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District of Columbia Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in District of Columbia?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in District of Columbia by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Washington. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in District of Columbia?

    We currently analyze 1 active short-term rental markets in District of Columbia with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in District of Columbia?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 66.00% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in District of Columbia?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in District of Columbia?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for District of Columbia.