Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Balen, Belgium Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Balen brought in €14,588 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 28 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Balen Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged €167 a night, about 5% lower than the Antwerp average of €175, and were booked on 39% of available nights, close to its 40%.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 28 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 28 active listings, Balen is the 11th-largest of 22 Antwerp markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Balen?
Gross bookings per Balen listing averaged €14,588 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Antwerp average: €16,409), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Balen listing brings in €2,770 in August, its best month, and €1,160 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Balen's 28 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €3,450+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €2,410 or more, roughly €980 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €1,430 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €822 or less, about 57% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 2.4 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,650. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Balen Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,364 | 36.1% | €160 | €45 | 62 days | 2.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,871 | 46.9% | €157 | €60 | 85 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,659 | 42.2% | €154 | €55 | 82 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,635 | 35.5% | €156 | €53 | 56 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €1,329 | 23.0% | €154 | €43 | 53 days | 3.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,080 | 27.3% | €152 | €39 | 75 days | 7.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,676 | 28.7% | €155 | €54 | 82 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €2,191 | 44.3% | €158 | €73 | 77 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | €2,125 | 40.6% | €176 | €69 | 106 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €2,058 | 48.2% | €184 | €69 | 105 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €2,266 | 52.1% | €185 | €73 | 107 days | 4.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €2,255 | 49.9% | €184 | €73 | 96 days | 3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Balen address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Balen Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Balen Airbnb took in €14,588 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €820 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about €1,390 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €1,350 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €930 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €710 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Balen Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €13,238 | €22,350 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Balen bookings | €1,350 | €2,270 |
| Gross bookings | €14,588 | €24,620 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Balen listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,740 | −€2,940 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€1,350 | −€2,270 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€730 | −€1,230 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€290 | −€490 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€440 | −€740 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€150 | −€150 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€70 | −€70 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€4,770 | −€7,890 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €9,818about €820 a month | €16,730about €1,390 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Balen Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Balen's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Balen home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Balen's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Balen listings are booked on 55% or more of their nights, against 37% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of €130 adds about €1,310 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge €170 a night or more, against a median of €130. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about €1,320 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, August brings the average listing about €2,770, against €1,160 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Balen listings average 4.80 stars, and 25% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about €2,050 a month, against €1,220 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Balen?
Balen listings were booked on 39% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Antwerp average and 3 percentage points below the Belgium average (42%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 26% in January to 58% in August.
Across Balen's 28 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 34 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 55% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 37% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Balen, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Balen?
The average nightly rate in Balen, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €167 over the past year, about the same as the Antwerp and Belgium averages (both about €175). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €175 and bottom out in October and November at about €145.
Across Balen's 28 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge €230+ a night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge €170 or more, about €40 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about €130 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge €105 or less, about 79% of the median.
July rates run 23% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €157. The 12-month ADR of €167 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Balen?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Balen it averaged €59 over the past year, from about €41 in a typical February to about €89 in a typical August.
Across Balen's 28 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn €98+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn €71 or more, about €20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about €49 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn €36 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August RevPAR is about 2.2 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €54. The 12-month RevPAR of €59 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Balen
With only 28 active listings, the monthly pattern in Balen is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Balen
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, €1,650.
Revenue by month in Balen in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €1,340 |
| February | €1,160 |
| March | €1,490 |
| April | €1,650 |
| May | €1,620 |
| June | €1,740 |
| July | €2,220 |
| August | €2,770 |
| September | €1,320 |
| October | €1,650 |
| November | €1,380 |
| December | €1,410 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Balen?
Guests book Balen stays 86 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. June stays are booked furthest out, about 120 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 56 days. A typical June booking is made in mid-February.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 86 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Balen
None of the 28 active listings in Balen display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Balen.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Balen
AirROI's area guide picks eight Balen neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Balen City Center, Balen Park Area and Balen's Industrial Zone. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Balen City Center | The heart of Balen with easy access to shops, restaurants, and public transport. Ideal for guests looking to explore the town's local culture and amenities. | St. Martin's Church, Balen's Town Hall, Local cafes and restaurants, Shopping areas, Public parks |
| Balen Park Area | Beautiful green spaces and parks are perfect for families and nature lovers. This area is appealing for guests looking for a relaxing environment close to nature. | Balen Park, Mechelenstraat Nature Reserve, Playgrounds, Walking and biking trails, Picnic areas |
| Balen's Industrial Zone | Attracts business travelers due to proximity to industrial and corporate facilities. Well-suited for professionals attending meetings or conferences. | Local businesses and factories, Business centers, Easy access to Antwerp, Proximity to major transport routes |
| Balen Near Water | Serene surroundings near water bodies, ideal for leisure activities such as fishing and boating. Attracts tourists seeking tranquility and outdoor experiences. | Canal views, Fishing spots, Boating activities, Walking trails along the water, Bird watching spots |
| Balen's Historical Sites | Rich in history and culture, this area attracts visitors interested in Belgian heritage and local history. Provides a cultural experience for guests. | Historical museums, Old architecture, Cultural events, Local heritage sites, Guided history tours |
| Balen's Dining Scene | Known for its variety of restaurants and local cuisine, this area is perfect for food lovers looking to explore Belgian culinary delights. | Local restaurants, Brewery tours, Culinary festivals, Taste local dishes, Food markets |
| Balen's Outdoor Adventures | Great for tourists seeking adventure and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and exploring nature trails, appealing to active travelers. | Bike rental shops, Hiking trails, Nature parks, Outdoor sports facilities, Event spaces for outdoor activities |
| Balen Family Friendly Area | Suitable for families visiting Balen, featuring activities and amenities that cater to children and parents alike, making it a perfect family getaway. | Playgrounds, Museums for kids, Family-friendly restaurants, Event spaces for families, Safety and accessibility |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Balen vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 27 km, Oudsbergen (27 km away, 38 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.1 times as much as Balen.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mol 5 km | 36 | €22,216 | €244 | 34% |
| Lommel 12 km | 39 | €21,204 | €197 | 37% |
| Geel 15 km | 46 | €13,876 | €147 | 39% |
| Kasterlee 18 km | 34 | €26,440 | €238 | 36% |
| Peer 21 km | 31 | €26,016 | €255 | 32% |
| Houthalen-Helchteren 22 km | 32 | €20,231 | €198 | 33% |
| Oudsbergen 27 km | 38 | €30,753 | €266 | 42% |
| Turnhout 27 km | 30 | €16,236 | €158 | 32% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Antwerp
- Antwerp Airbnb data 1,982 listings
- Mechelen Airbnb data 122 listings
- Boom Airbnb data 105 listings
- Rumst Airbnb data 48 listings
- Puurs-Sint-Amands Airbnb data 34 listings
- Lille Airbnb data 32 listings
See all 22 Antwerp Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Balen
Markets elsewhere in Belgium with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Balen:
- De Panne Airbnb data Belgium · €166/night · 38.8%
- Middelkerke Airbnb data Belgium · €159/night · 39.2%
- De Haan Airbnb data Belgium · €175/night · 40.0%
- Vresse-sur-Semois Airbnb data Belgium · €170/night · 40.8%
- Blankenberge Airbnb data Belgium · €175/night · 36.5%
- Ostend Airbnb data Belgium · €172/night · 35.7%
FAQ
Balen Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Balen?
An active Balen Airbnb grossed €14,588 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 28 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €2,410 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Balen?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Balen listings earn between €822 and €2,410 in a typical month, and the top tenth €3,450 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Balen?
Listings in Balen were booked on 39% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Antwerp average. August is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Balen?
The average booked night in Balen cost €167 before fees. Half of listings charge between €105 and €170, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Balen?
None of the active Balen listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Balen?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Balen Airbnb grossed €14,588 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% below the Antwerp average of €16,409, though with only 28 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €9,818 a year (about €820 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about €1,390 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Balen?
August usually pays best, averaging €2,770 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Balen?
Each night a Balen listing was open to book earned €59 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made €98 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Balen?
Balen stays were booked 86 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Balen?
The average Balen Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Balen rated?
Guests rate Balen Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Balen?
Balen City Center, Balen Park Area and Balen's Industrial Zone draw the most short-term rental interest in Balen. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Balen?
AirROI counted 28 active Airbnb listings in Balen as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mol, 5 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Balen?
In Balen, more than seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is €39; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 28 active Airbnb listings in Balen from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in euros at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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