Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Durham, United States

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Durham, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Durham Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,119 64% $161 $39,310

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Durham Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Durham

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,119 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Durham. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Beautiful Garden Cottage
1 BR · Entire cottage · Durham
5.0
452 reviews
85–100% $82 $25,707 View listing
#2 90
Artist-Designed Cabin Near Duke & Downtown
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
286 reviews
80% $205 $59,040 View listing
#3 90 4.9
274 reviews
85–100% $159 $53,400 View listing
#4 90 5.0
270 reviews
85–100% $55 $16,014 View listing
#5 90 5.0
262 reviews
85–100% $59 $14,038 View listing
#6 90
CHARM & Convenience!! 3Br Cottage-Style Ranch
3 BR · Entire home · Durham
4.8
227 reviews
85–100% $121 $37,786 View listing
#7 90 4.8
197 reviews
82% $181 $53,408 View listing
#8 90
Guest Suite: Artist studio turned into loft.
1 BR · Entire home · Durham
4.9
149 reviews
85–100% $77 $25,641 View listing
#9 90
Near Duke, Southpoint, UNC
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
146 reviews
80% $172 $53,870 View listing
#10 90
Historic cabin close to Duke U - with EV Charger
2 BR · Entire cabin · Durham
5.0
135 reviews
85–100% $188 $56,711 View listing
#11 90
Tiny House CABIN on 5 acres!
1 BR · Tiny home · Durham
5.0
132 reviews
85–100% $125 $21,450 View listing
#12 90 5.0
95 reviews
85–100% $183 $59,869 View listing
#13 90
Green House Country in the City
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
4.8
89 reviews
85–100% $94 $18,891 View listing
#14 90
Enjoy the Legendary Urban Villas
3 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
79 reviews
79% $206 $49,310 View listing
#15 90
Comfort CABIN at Smokey’s Run!
1 BR · Tiny home · Durham
5.0
66 reviews
85–100% $131 $19,603 View listing
#16 90
The Littlest House near Duke & Downtown Durham
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
63 reviews
85–100% $194 $44,416 View listing
#17 90
4 Beds & More - Plus Playground & Pool Access
4 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
56 reviews
83% $295 $81,606 View listing
#18 90 5.0
53 reviews
85–100% $271 $62,468 View listing
#19 90
Adorable 1 bd / 1 bth - Furnished
1 BR · Entire condo · Durham
5.0
45 reviews
84% $79 $11,760 View listing
#20 90
The Sunny Cave.
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Durham
5.0
42 reviews
85% $84 $12,681 View listing
#21 90
Private Red Room @ RTP & RDU
1 BR · Room · Durham
5.0
42 reviews
82% $48 $4,172 View listing
#22 90
Cedar Express Unit near Duke/UNC/Downtown/NCCU
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
41 reviews
85–100% $147 $45,599 View listing
#23 90
Creeks Edge Cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
33 reviews
82% $168 $33,613 View listing
#24 90
Cozy 2BR/2BA, Den w/Wooded Trails, Great Location!
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Durham
5.0
31 reviews
85–100% $214 $56,599 View listing
#25 90
Quiet Cul-de-sac Oasis Near UNC & Duke
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
4.9
31 reviews
85–100% $119 $27,506 View listing
#26 90
Charming Home for Travelers
2 BR · Entire home · Durham
5.0
29 reviews
85–100% $118 $13,866 View listing
#27 90 5.0
27 reviews
85–100% $44 $4,595 View listing
#28 90
One room in Safe -n- Quiet Home
1 BR · Room · Durham
4.9
25 reviews
79% $38 $3,482 View listing
#29 90 5.0
23 reviews
85–100% $183 $49,675 View listing
#30 90
Woodlake Retreat with Theatre Room, South Durham
4 BR · Entire home · Durham
4.9
21 reviews
85% $255 $56,788 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Durham Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Durham?

    Beautiful Garden Cottage ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 452 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $3,482 to $81,606, with a median of $35,699, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Durham.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 64% across Durham during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Durham →

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Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.