Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Wilmington, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Wilmington, 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.

Wilmington Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,153 59% $198 $45,169

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Wilmington

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,153 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Wilmington. 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
Riverwalk Condo >Downtown Wilmington<
2 BR · Entire condo · Wilmington
4.8
394 reviews
85–100% $182 $60,740 View listing
#2 90
Lake House - Recently Remodeled, Centrally Located
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wilmington
5.0
366 reviews
85–100% $135 $45,344 View listing
#3 90
Wilmington's "Jungle Room"
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wilmington
5.0
291 reviews
85–100% $69 $17,198 View listing
#4 90
King Bed Suite #5 at Verandas downtown wilmington
1 BR · Private room · Wilmington
5.0
280 reviews
80% $131 $38,252 View listing
#5 90
Charming Historic Downtown Cottage
1 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
220 reviews
85–100% $175 $50,805 View listing
#6 90
Hist. Downtown Gem: River View, King Bed, Parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
5.0
219 reviews
85% $191 $61,371 View listing
#7 90
Luxury Modern Downtown Retreat
1 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
196 reviews
84% $223 $73,434 View listing
#8 90 5.0
134 reviews
85% $142 $44,056 View listing
#9 90
Moody Downtown Condo, Walkable, Free Parking!
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
5.0
132 reviews
85–100% $234 $76,869 View listing
#10 90
Roost on Adams near Downtown Wilmington
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
5.0
119 reviews
85–100% $104 $38,051 View listing
#11 90
Cottage at Greenfield Lake, Airy, Natural Light
1 BR · Entire cottage · Wilmington
5.0
94 reviews
85–100% $171 $20,841 View listing
#12 90
King Studio Suite, Kitchen w/ Yard & by City Park
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wilmington
5.0
82 reviews
85–100% $107 $23,861 View listing
#13 90
Downtown Riverview Condo, Walkable + Free Parking!
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
4.8
51 reviews
82% $190 $50,947 View listing
#14 90
Riverwalk Balcony w/Views + King Bed, Walkable!
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
5.0
46 reviews
83% $204 $35,727 View listing
#15 90
The Sutton Getaway 2 Bedroom home w/ pool
2 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
4.9
41 reviews
85–100% $268 $33,564 View listing
#16 90 4.8
40 reviews
83% $129 $39,081 View listing
#17 90
Wilmington Getaway| 5 Min to Riverwalk + Fire pit!
3 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
4.8
39 reviews
85–100% $204 $41,708 View listing
#18 90
HummingBird Inn
4 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
30 reviews
83% $231 $21,090 View listing
#19 90 5.0
25 reviews
85–100% $58 $6,189 View listing
#20 90
OG Paradise | Private Pool & Hot Tub | Luxe Oasis
3 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
4.9
24 reviews
82% $812 $116,522 View listing
#21 90
Blue Bungalow B, Walk to DT, Castle Street
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
4.9
21 reviews
85–100% $141 $13,401 View listing
#22 90
*NEW! Charming 2BR Near Downtown & Greenfield Lake
2 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
18 reviews
80% $201 $17,366 View listing
#23 90
The Abstract Abode - Gallery Vibes, Remote-Work
3 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
17 reviews
85–100% $250 $35,340 View listing
#24 90
Bright New Build • 5 Min to Riverwalk!
3 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
17 reviews
81% $224 $19,958 View listing
#25 90
Steps to Riverwalk | Luxury Studio +Full Kitchen
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Wilmington
5.0
16 reviews
81% $151 $13,454 View listing
#26 90
Ideal for Travel RNs!
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wilmington
5.0
14 reviews
79% $82 $12,720 View listing
#27 90
Quiet Private Room Wilmington, NC
1 BR · Room · Wilmington
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% $86 $9,271 View listing
#28 89
Spectacular Riverfront w/ Parking & A King Bed!
1 BR · Entire condo · Wilmington
5.0
612 reviews
76% $217 $61,082 View listing
#29 89
2BR cottage near downtown • curated & comfortable
2 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
290 reviews
76% $202 $58,572 View listing
#30 89
Gypset Bungalow w/Garden Oasis
1 BR · Entire home · Wilmington
5.0
259 reviews
77% $163 $49,785 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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Wilmington Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Riverwalk Condo >Downtown Wilmington< ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 394 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 $6,189 to $116,522, with a median of $38,151, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 85%, compared with 59% across Wilmington 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.

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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.