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Best Airbnb Markets in Maine (2026)

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

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

National averages across all Maine markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
70.67%
Average Annual Revenue i
$78,344
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$297
YoY Supply Growth i
24.04%
YoY Revenue Change i
2.45%

Top 3 Maine 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
1COld Orchard Beach
Lenient
59270% 🚀$316$82,30023.6%-7.1%
2C+Downeast and acadia
Lenient
2,78773% 🚀$303$82,23425.8%+4.2%
3C+Portland
Lenient
74469%$272$70,49817.3%+10.3%

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Why Invest in Airbnb Maine in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Maine are Old Orchard Beach, Downeast and acadia and Portland. 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 Maine by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Maine. 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 — Old Orchard Beach (Grade C)

Old Orchard Beach is rank 1 of 3 markets in this Maine ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C, with 23.6% short-term rental yield, 70.0% occupancy, and -7.1% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Old Orchard Beach ranks top 50% for yield, lowest 17% for growth, and top 50% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $316, annual revenue of $82,300, a rent gap of 4491.6%, 592 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $350,000.

  • Market gradeC
  • Yield23.6%
  • Revenue growth-7.1%
  • Occupancy70.0%
  • Average daily rate$316
  • Annual revenue$82,300
  • Rent gap4491.6%
  • Active listings592
  • 2-bedroom price$350,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 50%Yieldlowest 17%Growthtop 50%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 50%
  • Growth: lowest 17%
  • Demand: top 50%

Rank 2 — Downeast and acadia (Grade C+)

Downeast and acadia is rank 2 of 3 markets in this Maine ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C+, with 25.8% short-term rental yield, 73.0% occupancy, and +4.2% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Downeast and acadia ranks top 17% for yield, top 50% for growth, and top 17% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $303, annual revenue of $82,234, a rent gap of 5050.3%, 2,787 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $320,000.

  • Market gradeC+
  • Yield25.8%
  • Revenue growth+4.2%
  • Occupancy73.0%
  • Average daily rate$303
  • Annual revenue$82,234
  • Rent gap5050.3%
  • Active listings2,787
  • 2-bedroom price$320,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 17%Yieldtop 50%Growthtop 17%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 17%
  • Growth: top 50%
  • Demand: top 17%

Rank 3 — Portland (Grade C+)

Portland is rank 3 of 3 markets in this Maine ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C+, with 17.3% short-term rental yield, 69.0% occupancy, and +10.3% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Portland ranks lowest 17% for yield, top 17% for growth, and lowest 17% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $272, annual revenue of $70,498, a rent gap of 3439.3%, 744 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $450,000.

  • Market gradeC+
  • Yield17.3%
  • Revenue growth+10.3%
  • Occupancy69.0%
  • Average daily rate$272
  • Annual revenue$70,498
  • Rent gap3439.3%
  • Active listings744
  • 2-bedroom price$450,000
  • RegulationLenient
lowest 17%Yieldtop 17%Growthlowest 17%Demand

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

  • Yield: lowest 17%
  • Growth: top 17%
  • Demand: lowest 17%

Market Rankboard: Maine

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

Maine Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Maine market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Old Orchard Beach70.0%$316
Downeast and acadia73.0%$303
Portland69.0%$272

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

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Maine Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Maine?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Maine 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 Old Orchard Beach. 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 Maine?

    We currently analyze 3 active short-term rental markets in Maine with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Maine?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 70.67% (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 Maine?

    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 Maine?

    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 Maine.