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Best Airbnb Markets in Washington (2026)

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

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

National averages across all Washington markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
60.86%
Average Annual Revenue i
$55,867
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$242
YoY Supply Growth i
27.04%
YoY Revenue Change i
10.15%

Top 7 Washington 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
1BBremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard
Lenient
75666%$236$59,17015.8%+15.7%
2BOak Harbor
Lenient
74057%$274$59,84116.6%+16.5%
3CSeattle
Strict
5,08169% 🚀$216$56,50010.9%+16.6%
4C+Port Angeles
Lenient
1,41667% 🚀$243$61,296Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5C+Aberdeen
Lenient
1,19649%$270$52,450Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6DBellingham
Lenient
1,22756%$245$52,453Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7DMount Vernon-Anacortes
Lenient
55962%$211$49,364Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Washington in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Washington are Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, Oak Harbor and Seattle. 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 Washington by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Washington. 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 — Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard (Grade B)

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard is rank 1 of 7 markets in this Washington ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 15.8% short-term rental yield, 66.0% occupancy, and +15.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard ranks top 50% for yield, top 36% for growth, and top 36% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $236, annual revenue of $59,170, a rent gap of 3409.0%, 756 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $400,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield15.8%
  • Revenue growth+15.7%
  • Occupancy66.0%
  • Average daily rate$236
  • Annual revenue$59,170
  • Rent gap3409.0%
  • Active listings756
  • 2-bedroom price$400,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 50%Yieldtop 36%Growthtop 36%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 50%
  • Growth: top 36%
  • Demand: top 36%

Rank 2 — Oak Harbor (Grade B)

Oak Harbor is rank 2 of 7 markets in this Washington ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 16.6% short-term rental yield, 57.0% occupancy, and +16.5% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Oak Harbor ranks top 36% for yield, top 21% for growth, and lowest 36% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $274, annual revenue of $59,841, a rent gap of 3406.8%, 740 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $380,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield16.6%
  • Revenue growth+16.5%
  • Occupancy57.0%
  • Average daily rate$274
  • Annual revenue$59,841
  • Rent gap3406.8%
  • Active listings740
  • 2-bedroom price$380,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 36%Yieldtop 21%Growthlowest 36%Demand

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

  • Yield: top 36%
  • Growth: top 21%
  • Demand: lowest 36%

Rank 3 — Seattle (Grade C)

Seattle is rank 3 of 7 markets in this Washington ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C, with 10.9% short-term rental yield, 69.0% occupancy, and +16.6% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Seattle ranks lowest 7% for yield, top 7% for growth, and top 7% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $216, annual revenue of $56,500, a rent gap of 2740.6%, 5,081 active listings, strict short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $650,000.

  • Market gradeC
  • Yield10.9%
  • Revenue growth+16.6%
  • Occupancy69.0%
  • Average daily rate$216
  • Annual revenue$56,500
  • Rent gap2740.6%
  • Active listings5,081
  • 2-bedroom price$650,000
  • RegulationStrict
lowest 7%Yieldtop 7%Growthtop 7%Demand

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

  • Yield: lowest 7%
  • Growth: top 7%
  • Demand: top 7%

Market Rankboard: Washington

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

Washington Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Washington market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard66.0%$236
Oak Harbor57.0%$274
Seattle69.0%$216
Port Angeles67.0%$243
Aberdeen49.0%$270
Bellingham56.0%$245
Mount Vernon-Anacortes62.0%$211

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

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Washington Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Washington?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Washington 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 Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard. 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 Washington?

    We currently analyze 7 active short-term rental markets in Washington with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Washington?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 60.86% (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 Washington?

    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 Washington?

    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 Washington.