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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in The United States. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 1,653,861 active listings in The United States.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in The United States is New York City with 38,617.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in The United States is 60%.
  • A typical listing charges $162 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is $35,607 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around $3,525 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in The United States?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in The United States


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in United States.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in The United States?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around $3,525 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom $500
Wardrobe Bedroom $400
Desk Bedroom $100
Desk chair Bedroom $50
Lighting Bedroom $100
Decorative Bedroom $100
Curtains Bedroom $50
Total Bedroom $1,300


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around $4,960 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room $500
Dining table and chairs Living room $300
Coffee table Living room $50
Coffee machine Living room $100
Microwave Living room $100
Laundry Living room $500
Total Living room $1,550


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around $3,525 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another $675.

Towels Other $100
Pillows Other $100
Blankets Other $100
Smart lock Other $150
Security camera Other $100
Labour cost Other $125
Total Other $675


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost $3,525
2 Bd Startup Cost $4,960
3 Bd Startup Cost $6,260


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in The United States?


The average host in the UK earns $35,607 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 2,273 cities here.


New york city


  • Market Score: 2273
  • Yield: 14.0%
  • Revenue: $37,105
  • Average Daily Rate: $160
  • Occupancy Rate: 67%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Los angeles


  • Market Score: 2272
  • Yield: 4.5%
  • Revenue: $45,916
  • Average Daily Rate: $191
  • Occupancy Rate: 69%
  • Regulations: Strict


San bernardino


  • Market Score: 2271
  • Yield: 8.0%
  • Revenue: $34,843
  • Average Daily Rate: $208
  • Occupancy Rate: 44%
  • Regulations: Strict




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/