The United States Short-Term Rental Market Review 2025: Revenue, Occupancy & Supply Growth

Written by: Jae Seok An, Founder, Airbtics
Published: January 22, 2026

The United States Short-Term Rental Market Overview 2025

Average Occupancy Rate i
59.18%
Average Annual Revenue i
$51,676
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$234
YoY Supply Growth i
18.72%
YoY Revenue Change i
21.51%
Markets Analyzed
429

Number of Airbnb Listings Changes in The United States 2025

Which markets are experiencing rapid saturation?

A key consideration when entering a new short-term rental market is assessing whether it may become oversaturated. To evaluate this, we analyze the year-over-year supply change in Airbnb listings. The national average YoY supply change in The United States was 18.72% in 2025, indicating the overall growth trajectory of the market.

Markets with Largest Absolute Supply Increases in The United States

In absolute terms, Lake Buena Vista experienced the largest increase with +2,744 new listings added in 2025. This was followed by Los Angeles (+2,661 listings) and New York (+2,522 listings).

Markets with Fastest Relative Growth in The United States

In relative terms, Glenwood Springs experienced the most significant growth, with 55.13% more supply added over the 12-month period in 2025. Other rapidly expanding markets include Boca Raton (+44.14%) and Fort Myers Beach (+43.57%).

Short-Term Rental Revenue Trend in The United States 2025, and Future Outlook for 2026

Does increased supply necessarily indicate market saturation?

To assess market saturation, we examine year-over-year revenue trends. A decline in revenue per listing typically indicates heightened competition and potential oversaturation. The The United States average YoY change in revenue was 21.51% in 2025, representing an increase from $42,527 in 2024 to $51,676 in 2025.

Top Markets Revenue Performance

Lake Buena Vista

$43,330 → $57,500 (+32.70% YoY)
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Best Property Type Medium (2-3BD) • Luxury ($$$)
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Top Guest Origin Canada
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International Guests (vs Domestic) 14.0%
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Average Daily Rate $223
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Occupancy Rate 69.0%
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Seasonality High seasonality

Los Angeles

$46,574 → $54,567 (+17.16% YoY)
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Best Property Type Small (Studio - 1BD) • Luxury ($$$)
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Top Guest Origin Canada
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International Guests (vs Domestic) 22.0%
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Average Daily Rate $217
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Occupancy Rate 67.0%
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Seasonality High seasonality

New York

$40,286 → $41,551 (+3.14% YoY)
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Best Property Type Medium (2-3BD) • Luxury ($$$)
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Top Guest Origin Canada
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International Guests (vs Domestic) 20.0%
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Average Daily Rate $165
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Occupancy Rate 67.0%
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Seasonality High seasonality

For more detailed revenue YoY change analysis by market, access the Airbtics dashboard to explore specific market performance metrics.

Easiest Markets for Hosts in The United States 2025

Markets with high occupancy rates provide hosts with greater booking consistency, while markets with high booking volumes offer expanded opportunities across various property types and sizes.

Highest Occupancy Rate Markets in The United States 2025

Honolulu recorded a year-round occupancy rate of 86.00%, which is among the highest in The United States. This was followed by Oahu (85.00%) and Kaui (84.00%).

Highest Booking Volume Market in The United States 2025

Markets with high booking volumes present additional advantages, as they offer diverse opportunities across various property types and price points. The market that recorded the highest booking volume in The United States is Lake Buena Vista, with approximately 3,827,364 nights booked in 2025.

Regulatory Landscape

We define a professionalized or strictly regulated market as one where over 50% of active Airbnb listings hold valid license information, indicating consistent enforcement and higher compliance. Markets below this threshold are considered unregulated or lenient.

In The United States, 44 out of 429 markets fall into the professionalized / strict regulation category. For detailed license compliance data and market-specific regulatory insights, the Airbtics dashboard provides the percentage of listings with valid licenses for each market, enabling investors to assess regulatory risk at a granular level.

Which The United States Markets Are Growing Healthily vs Overheating?

Understanding market saturation requires looking at both supply growth and revenue trends together. Markets are categorized by comparing their YoY supply and revenue changes against The United States's national averages. Markets where supply is growing faster than revenue (relative to national averages) may be approaching saturation, while markets with below-average supply growth but above-average revenue growth may present hidden opportunities.

Benchmark: Markets are categorized relative to The United States's national averages (Supply: 18.7%, Revenue: 21.5%). Markets above the national average are marked with ↑, while those below are marked with ↓.

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Healthy Growth

Supply > avg, Revenue > avg
Expansion with demand keeping up

  • Myrtle Beach Supply: +38.9% | Revenue: +53.0%
  • Baraboo Supply: +22.4% | Revenue: +48.1%
  • 30A East Supply: +23.8% | Revenue: +45.1%
  • Miramar Beach Supply: +29.8% | Revenue: +43.6%
  • Laguna Beach Supply: +21.4% | Revenue: +41.8%
  • +87 more markets
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Early Saturation

Supply > avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Competition rising

  • Glenwood Springs Supply: +55.1% | Revenue: +20.4%
  • Boca Raton Supply: +44.1% | Revenue: +11.3%
  • Fort Myers Beach Supply: +43.6% | Revenue: +21.4%
  • Upper Manhattan Supply: +43.5% | Revenue: -5.6%
  • Birmingham Supply: +40.7% | Revenue: +15.0%
  • +100 more markets
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Under-the-Radar

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue > avg
Hidden opportunities

  • Deep Creek Lake Supply: +10.8% | Revenue: +70.4%
  • Breckenridge Supply: +11.0% | Revenue: +51.7%
  • Seascape Supply: +17.3% | Revenue: +50.2%
  • Sunriver Supply: +9.6% | Revenue: +49.0%
  • Kill Devil Hills Supply: +17.8% | Revenue: +47.4%
  • +101 more markets
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Declining

Supply ≤ avg, Revenue ≤ avg
Risky markets

  • Hocking Supply: +14.2% | Revenue: -8.7%
  • Broken Bow Supply: +18.7% | Revenue: -6.6%
  • Forest City Supply: +0.9% | Revenue: -5.1%
  • Seneca Supply: +16.6% | Revenue: -0.3%
  • Asheville Supply: +3.6% | Revenue: +0.5%
  • +121 more markets

For the latest updates of the market data in The United States, check out our Best Airbnb Markets in The United States.

Data methodology

All metrics are calculated using active short-term rental listings tracked weekly by Airbtics. Revenue, occupancy rate, ADR, and supply growth are estimated from historical booking calendars, listing activity, and proprietary aggregation models.

Source: Airbtics
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Cite this report

Airbtics (2026). The United States Short-Term Rental Market Review 2025: Revenue, Occupancy & Supply Growth. https://airbtics.com/short-term-rental-market-report-2025-the-united-states

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