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Best Airbnb Markets in New York (2026)

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

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

National averages across all New York markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
60.07%
Average Annual Revenue i
$61,274
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$282
YoY Supply Growth i
36.51%
YoY Revenue Change i
9.65%

Top 14 New York 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
1ASwain
Lenient
1,15854%$227$47,49231.4%+19.9%
2BRochester
Lenient
2,81657%$216$46,53926.2%+7.7%
3B+Columbia
Lenient
91954%$329$67,69624.9%+14.8%
4COnondaga
Lenient
87758%$177$38,971Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5CDutchess
Lenient
77855%$252$52,489Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6CSouthern Brooklyn
Strict
42568%$140$35,848Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7C+Long Island
Lenient
4,49955%$673$137,985Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8C+East Hampton
Lenient
1,62055%$984$200,563Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9C+Syracuse
Lenient
1,61354%$198$40,451Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10C+Buffalo
Lenient
72259%$164$37,312Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11DNew York
Strict
10,52071% 🚀$169$45,096Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12DQueens
Lenient
1,69866%$122$30,350Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13DWestchester
Lenient
96863%$184$43,591Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14D+Upper Manhattan
Lenient
90972% 🚀$126$33,453Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb New York in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in New York are Swain, Rochester and Columbia. 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 New York by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in New York. 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 — Swain (Grade A)

Swain is rank 1 of 14 markets in this New York ranking by Airbtics Market Grade A, with 31.4% short-term rental yield, 54.0% occupancy, and +19.9% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Swain ranks top 4% for yield, top 4% for growth, and lowest 11% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $227, annual revenue of $47,492, a rent gap of 4859.1%, 1,158 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $150,000.

  • Market gradeA
  • Yield31.4%
  • Revenue growth+19.9%
  • Occupancy54.0%
  • Average daily rate$227
  • Annual revenue$47,492
  • Rent gap4859.1%
  • Active listings1,158
  • 2-bedroom price$150,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 4%Yieldtop 4%Growthlowest 11%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 4%
  • Growth: top 4%
  • Demand: lowest 11%

Rank 2 — Rochester (Grade B)

Rochester is rank 2 of 14 markets in this New York ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 26.2% short-term rental yield, 57.0% occupancy, and +7.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Rochester ranks top 11% for yield, lowest 25% for growth, and lowest 46% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $216, annual revenue of $46,539, a rent gap of 3269.5%, 2,816 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $180,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield26.2%
  • Revenue growth+7.7%
  • Occupancy57.0%
  • Average daily rate$216
  • Annual revenue$46,539
  • Rent gap3269.5%
  • Active listings2,816
  • 2-bedroom price$180,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 11%Yieldlowest 25%Growthlowest 46%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 11%
  • Growth: lowest 25%
  • Demand: lowest 46%

Rank 3 — Columbia (Grade B+)

Columbia is rank 3 of 14 markets in this New York ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B+, with 24.9% short-term rental yield, 54.0% occupancy, and +14.8% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Columbia ranks top 25% for yield, top 25% for growth, and lowest 11% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $329, annual revenue of $67,696, a rent gap of 4054.3%, 919 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $250,000.

  • Market gradeB+
  • Yield24.9%
  • Revenue growth+14.8%
  • Occupancy54.0%
  • Average daily rate$329
  • Annual revenue$67,696
  • Rent gap4054.3%
  • Active listings919
  • 2-bedroom price$250,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 25%Yieldtop 25%Growthlowest 11%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 25%
  • Growth: top 25%
  • Demand: lowest 11%

Market Rankboard: New York

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

New York Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each New York market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Swain54.0%$227
Rochester57.0%$216
Columbia54.0%$329
Onondaga58.0%$177
Dutchess55.0%$252
Southern Brooklyn68.0%$140
Long Island55.0%$673
East Hampton55.0%$984
Syracuse54.0%$198
Buffalo59.0%$164
New York71.0%$169
Queens66.0%$122
Westchester63.0%$184
Upper Manhattan72.0%$126

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

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New York Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in New York?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in New York 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 Swain. 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 New York?

    We currently analyze 14 active short-term rental markets in New York with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in New York?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 60.07% (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 New York?

    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 New York?

    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 New York.