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Best Airbnb Markets in Connecticut (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Connecticut 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

Connecticut Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Connecticut markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
57.11%
Average Annual Revenue i
$46,600
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$216
YoY Supply Growth i
33.83%
YoY Revenue Change i
7.67%

Top 9 Connecticut 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
1BHartford-East Hartford-Middletown
Lenient
1,31160%$183$41,66120.3%+13.6%
2BNorwich-New London
Lenient
1,07257%$271$59,13223.6%+7.6%
3CBridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Lenient
1,07861% 🚀$223$51,15113.7%+7.4%
4C+Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown
Lenient
1,60653%$256$51,613Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5C+New Haven-Milford
Lenient
1,36861% 🚀$184$42,468Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6C+Pittsfield
Lenient
1,25852%$297$58,751Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7C+Springfield
Lenient
97358%$187$40,988Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8DWorcester
Lenient
79156%$167$35,575Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9D+Guilford
Lenient
1,24756%$176$38,064Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Connecticut in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Connecticut are Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, Norwich-New London and Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk. 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 Connecticut by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Connecticut. 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 — Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown (Grade B)

Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown is rank 1 of 9 markets in this Connecticut ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 20.3% short-term rental yield, 60.0% occupancy, and +13.6% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown ranks top 28% for yield, top 6% for growth, and top 28% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $183, annual revenue of $41,661, a rent gap of 3069.4%, 1,311 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $250,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield20.3%
  • Revenue growth+13.6%
  • Occupancy60.0%
  • Average daily rate$183
  • Annual revenue$41,661
  • Rent gap3069.4%
  • Active listings1,311
  • 2-bedroom price$250,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 28%Yieldtop 6%Growthtop 28%Demand

Percentile versus other Connecticut markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 28%
  • Growth: top 6%
  • Demand: top 28%

Rank 2 — Norwich-New London (Grade B)

Norwich-New London is rank 2 of 9 markets in this Connecticut ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 23.6% short-term rental yield, 57.0% occupancy, and +7.6% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Norwich-New London ranks top 6% for yield, top 39% for growth, and top 50% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $271, annual revenue of $59,132, a rent gap of 3593.6%, 1,072 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $250,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield23.6%
  • Revenue growth+7.6%
  • Occupancy57.0%
  • Average daily rate$271
  • Annual revenue$59,132
  • Rent gap3593.6%
  • Active listings1,072
  • 2-bedroom price$250,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 6%Yieldtop 39%Growthtop 50%Demand

Percentile versus other Connecticut markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 6%
  • Growth: top 39%
  • Demand: top 50%

Rank 3 — Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk (Grade C)

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is rank 3 of 9 markets in this Connecticut ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C, with 13.7% short-term rental yield, 61.0% occupancy, and +7.4% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk ranks lowest 28% for yield, top 50% for growth, and top 11% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $223, annual revenue of $51,151, a rent gap of 2369.7%, 1,078 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $450,000.

  • Market gradeC
  • Yield13.7%
  • Revenue growth+7.4%
  • Occupancy61.0%
  • Average daily rate$223
  • Annual revenue$51,151
  • Rent gap2369.7%
  • Active listings1,078
  • 2-bedroom price$450,000
  • RegulationLenient
lowest 28%Yieldtop 50%Growthtop 11%Demand

Percentile versus other Connecticut markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: lowest 28%
  • Growth: top 50%
  • Demand: top 11%

Market Rankboard: Connecticut

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

Connecticut Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Connecticut market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown60.0%$183
Norwich-New London57.0%$271
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk61.0%$223
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown53.0%$256
New Haven-Milford61.0%$184
Pittsfield52.0%$297
Springfield58.0%$187
Worcester56.0%$167
Guilford56.0%$176

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

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Connecticut Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Connecticut?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Connecticut 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 Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown. 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 Connecticut?

    We currently analyze 9 active short-term rental markets in Connecticut with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Connecticut?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 57.11% (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 Connecticut?

    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 Connecticut?

    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 Connecticut.