Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Raleigh, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Raleigh, 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.

Raleigh Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,552 61% $176 $41,391

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Raleigh

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,552 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Raleigh. 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
Centrally Located, Highly Efficient 1-Bedroom Apt
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Raleigh
5.0
273 reviews
85–100% $112 $37,844 View listing
#2 90
Bright, light-filled home in Cary!
4 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
177 reviews
85% $289 $47,928 View listing
#3 90
Artistic and private home near downtown
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
168 reviews
79% $186 $43,118 View listing
#4 90
🌳Nestled in Knightdale🌳
2 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.8
149 reviews
79% $141 $37,119 View listing
#5 90 5.0
134 reviews
80% $253 $67,399 View listing
#6 90
Zen House (near downtown Cary)
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Raleigh
5.0
111 reviews
85–100% $188 $50,531 View listing
#7 90
Hot Tub | King Bed | 3 miles to Downtown
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Raleigh
4.9
97 reviews
80% $133 $34,686 View listing
#8 90 4.9
81 reviews
85–100% $164 $43,132 View listing
#9 90 4.9
79 reviews
82% $246 $77,664 View listing
#10 90
Charming Home in the Heart of Cary
2 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
77 reviews
85–100% $113 $23,477 View listing
#11 90
Warren Studio @ Greenwood Forest
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Raleigh
4.9
74 reviews
84% $109 $33,489 View listing
#12 90
Mid-Century Modern Cool Meets Comfy Convenience
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.9
58 reviews
85–100% $147 $16,170 View listing
#13 90
Secluded backyard, Hot Tub, EV & Screened Porch
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
54 reviews
85–100% $334 $83,300 View listing
#14 90
Cary Living near downtn Cozy 2/1
2 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
48 reviews
85–100% $135 $33,194 View listing
#15 90
Spacious and modern basement apartment in Cary.
1 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.9
47 reviews
85–100% $108 $34,584 View listing
#16 90
"Cary Me Home" - Home in Cary, NC - 20 Min to RDU
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
47 reviews
84% $189 $47,905 View listing
#17 90
Family Friendly Cozy home
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.9
44 reviews
82% $207 $54,996 View listing
#18 90
RakShack Studio
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Raleigh
4.9
40 reviews
85–100% $90 $25,194 View listing
#19 90
The Little Acorn: 10 Min to Downtown, Cozy Charm
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
36 reviews
83% $187 $45,787 View listing
#20 90
Beautiful Upscale Home in Cary/Apex
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
35 reviews
85–100% $300 $78,174 View listing
#21 90
Lazy Lemon; Walk to Koka Booth; Near Wake Med Cary
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Raleigh
5.0
31 reviews
79% $226 $46,956 View listing
#22 90
Relaxing Home w/ Fire Pit, Porch & Fenced Yard
2 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.9
25 reviews
85% $177 $22,568 View listing
#23 90
Garner's Retreat | 2Bd/2Ba & Pet Friendly
2 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.8
16 reviews
83% $164 $40,836 View listing
#24 90 5.0
15 reviews
85–100% $156 $23,447 View listing
#25 90
Contemporary 3-BR Ranch with Fenced-In Backyard
3 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
4.8
13 reviews
85–100% $166 $25,398 View listing
#26 90
Luxury Ensuite Room D
Room · Raleigh
4.9
12 reviews
83% $66 $10,737 View listing
#27 90
Deals Available Near DT Raleigh & NC State
2 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
11 reviews
85–100% $111 $19,004 View listing
#28 90
Reunion
4 BR · Entire home · Raleigh
5.0
9 reviews
85–100% $164 $28,930 View listing
#29 90
D/T Raleigh-Ground Level Office #WorkBalanceGoals
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Raleigh
5.0
8 reviews
80% $91 $13,031 View listing
#30 90 5.0
7 reviews
85–100% $63 $9,726 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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Raleigh Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Centrally Located, Highly Efficient 1-Bedroom Apt ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 273 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 $9,726 to $83,300, with a median of $35,902, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 61% across Raleigh 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 Raleigh →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

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.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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