Real EstateLong-Term RentalvsAirbnb (Short-Term)

Long-Term Rental vs Airbnb — Which Earns More?

Compare annual income, expenses, and net profit from traditional renting vs Airbnb short-term rental.

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Long-Term Monthly Rent

Airbnb Nightly Rate

Airbnb Occupancy Rate

Monthly Property Expenses

Extra Monthly Airbnb Expenses

Long-Term Vacancy Rate

$15,600

Annual Gross Rent$22,800

Vacancy Loss$1,200

Annual Expenses$7,200

Net Annual Income$15,600

Monthly Net Income$1,300

Comes out ahead

$15,616

Nights Booked per Year$237

Gross Airbnb Revenue$28,470

Airbnb Platform Fee (3%)$854

Total Annual Expenses$12,000

Net Annual Income$15,616

Monthly Net Income$1,301

Under these assumptions

Airbnb (Short-Term) comes out ahead

+$16

more annual net income

Airbnb (Short-Term) earns $16 more per year. At 65% occupancy and $120/night, Airbnb's higher revenue more than covers the extra management costs.

A model of the inputs above, not financial advice. Real outcomes depend on rates, taxes and choices this comparison does not include.