Lieve 30 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- €36,806
- Occupancy
- 60.7%
- Daily rate
- €232
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Aalst brought in €10,198 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 52% less than the East Flanders average of €21,399.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the East Flanders average. Listings averaged €127 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against €160 and 47% for the East Flanders average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 46 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 46 active listings, Aalst is the fifth-largest of 24 East Flanders markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 53%.
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Gross bookings per Aalst listing averaged €10,198 over the 12 months to September 2026 (East Flanders average: €21,399), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Aalst listing brings in €1,830 in August, its best month, and €963 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 twice what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,260. 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,170 | 39.5% | €119 | €39 | 33 days | 4.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,175 | 38.6% | €121 | €38 | 29 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €922 | 35.3% | €119 | €31 | 27 days | 4.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,214 | 40.1% | €120 | €39 | 49 days | 6.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €770 | 30.7% | €117 | €25 | 14 days | 4.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €1,002 | 33.2% | €117 | €36 | 70 days | 3.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,173 | 37.9% | €117 | €38 | 44 days | 4.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,260 | 36.8% | €119 | €42 | 42 days | 4.8 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,866 | 43.8% | €139 | €60 | 39 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,989 | 44.3% | €143 | €66 | 47 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €2,051 | 46.8% | €144 | €66 | 63 days | 6.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €2,381 | 48.3% | €144 | €77 | 61 days | 3.9 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Aalst market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Aalst Airbnb took in €10,198 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €620 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 €1,240 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €490 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €660 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €540 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | €9,708 | €19,280 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Aalst bookings | €490 | €970 |
| Gross bookings | €10,198 | €20,250 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 65% of Aalst listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,140 | −€2,260 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€490 | −€970 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€510 | −€1,010 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€200 | −€410 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€310 | −€610 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€100 | −€100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€50 | −€50 |
| 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 | −€2,800 | −€5,410 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €7,398about €620 a month | €14,840about €1,240 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Aalst'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 Aalst home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
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 €1,690 a month, against €850 for the average one.
Occupancy
Aalst listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 10 percentage points below the East Flanders average (47%) and 5 points below the Belgium average (42%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 49% in August and falls to 35% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Aalst, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 37% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Aalst, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €127 over the past year, about 21% below the East Flanders average of €160 and about 27% below the Belgium average of €175. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €130 and bottom out in September and November at about €105.
The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 26% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €117. The 12-month ADR of €127 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Aalst it averaged €43 over the past year, from about €31 in a typical January to about €59 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €41.
Seasonality
With only 46 active listings, the monthly pattern in Aalst is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Aalst
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, €1,260.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €963 |
| February | €1,050 |
| March | €1,110 |
| April | €1,120 |
| May | €1,310 |
| June | €1,490 |
| July | €1,500 |
| August | €1,830 |
| September | €1,080 |
| October | €1,270 |
| November | €1,090 |
| December | €1,320 |
Guests book Aalst stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 47 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 17 days. A typical July booking is made in late May.
July 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 42 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 46 active listings in Aalst 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 Aalst.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Aalst neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by City Center, Castle Park and Aalst Train Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City Center | The heart of Aalst bustling with shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. Ideal for tourists wanting to explore local history and enjoy urban life. | Aalst Town Hall, St. Martin's Church, Aalst Carnival, De Gouden Schoen, Local markets |
| Castle Park | A beautiful area known for its green spaces and proximity to historical sites. Perfect for families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful stay. | Collegiate Church of the Holy Mary, Park van Beervelde, Aalst Leisure Centre, Nearby cycling routes |
| Aalst Train Station | Convenient for visitors needing easy transport links to Brussels and Ghent. Great for short stays and business travelers. | Train access to major cities, Local cafes, Public transport options |
| Erembodegem | A quiet suburb close to Aalst offering residential charm and access to local amenities. Attractive for longer stays or family visits. | Parks, Local restaurants, Family-friendly environment |
| Herdersem | A peaceful neighborhood known for its green surroundings and community vibe. Ideal for those looking to escape the bustle of the city while being close to it. | Nature trails, Community parks, Local shops |
| Begijnhof | Historical site with unique architecture and cultural significance. A charming area for guests interested in history and heritage. | Beguinage, Local heritage tours, Historical gardens |
| Aalst Music Festival | Cultural hotspot during the festival season, attracting music lovers and event-goers. A vibrant area for those seeking an exciting atmosphere. | Annual music festival, Local nightlife, Street performances |
| Kerkem | A rural area with a quaint countryside feel. Great for guests looking for a peaceful retreat while still being near city amenities. | Countryside views, Local farms, Walking paths |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 61% of listings in Aalst, alongside 18 private-room listings (39%). Houses are the most common property type at 41%, ahead of apartments and condos (35%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Aalst Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 60.9% | 28 |
| Private room | 39.1% | 18 |
Listings by property type
Aalst Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 41.3% | 19 |
| Apartment/Condo | 34.8% | 16 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 19.6% | 9 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.2% | 1 |
| Others | 2.2% | 1 |
The most common size among Aalst's 28 entire homes with a bedroom count is one bedroom (17 homes).
Aalst entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.6% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 60.7% | 17 |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.3% | 4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 7.1% | 2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% | 1 |
Most Aalst listings are sized for couples and small families: 78% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 8% take eight or more. Shares are of the 36 listings with a guest capacity on file (78% of the market).
Aalst listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 2.8% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 38.9% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 16.7% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 19.4% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 5.6% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 5.6% | 2 |
| 7 guests | 2.8% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 8.3% | 3 |
Aalst hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About two in ten listings (20%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is common in Aalst: 61% of listings offer it, and 57% offer self check-in.
Share of Aalst listings with each common amenity
Guests
Aalst runs on foreign visitors: 82% of guests who left reviews live outside Belgium. France leads with 23% of reviewers, ahead of the Netherlands at 11%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 34%, followed by French and German.
82% of Aalst guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Aalst guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Antwerp | 2.5% |
| Brussels | 2.5% |
| Veigné | 2.5% |
| Torun | 2.5% |
Where Aalst guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| France | 23.1% |
| Belgium | 18.3% |
| Netherlands | 10.7% |
| Germany | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | 6.5% |
Languages spoken by Aalst guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 34.5% |
| French | 18.1% |
| German | 12.2% |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| Dutch | 7.6% |
Aalst Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 26% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location and value for money: both score 4.72, against 4.87 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Aalst; location and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.72 |
| Check-in | 4.87 |
| Value | 4.72 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Aalst listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Aalst listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 58.7% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 23.9% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 15.2% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 2.2% | 1 |
Days a year Aalst listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.2% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 15.2% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 23.9% | 11 |
| 31-90 days | 32.6% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 26.1% | 12 |
The average Aalst booking lasts 5 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year. More than a third of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Aalst
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly nine in ten listings in Aalst accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Aalst listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Aalst, used by 35% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 30% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Aalst listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than half of Aalst listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €45. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly €9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Aalst, a four-bedroom home, took in €36,800 over the past year, about 3.6 times the city's average of €10,200. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Lieve 30 Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Schotte Youth Residence Center Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.75
Villa on the corner Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cozy cottage (Jacuzzi + garden) in quiet neighborhood Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95
't Cravael Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.67
Oli’s house | Near station | Free parking Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.83 Only 7% of Aalst listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 46% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 26% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 65% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, Geraardsbergen (22 km away, 47 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Aalst. Koekelberg was the busiest, booked on 47% of nights against 37% in Aalst.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asse 14 km | 44 | €12,195 | €113 | 36% |
| Jette 21 km | 67 | €11,637 | €110 | 46% |
| Koekelberg 21 km | 58 | €12,444 | €98 | 47% |
| Puurs-Sint-Amands 21 km | 34 | €9,929 | €141 | 38% |
| Molenbeek-Saint-Jean - Sint-Jans-Molenbeek 21 km | 130 | €15,577 | €132 | 45% |
| Laeken - Laken 22 km | 65 | €11,744 | €104 | 42% |
| Geraardsbergen 22 km | 47 | €22,016 | €206 | 34% |
| Anderlecht 22 km | 268 | €15,740 | €121 | 46% |
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FAQ
An active Aalst Airbnb grossed €10,198 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 46 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,990 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Aalst listings earn between €502 and €1,990 in a typical month, and the top tenth €3,160 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Aalst were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 47% for the East Flanders average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Aalst cost €127 before fees. Half of listings charge between €75 and €150, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Aalst 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Aalst Airbnb grossed €10,198 in the 12 months to September 2026, 52% below the East Flanders average of €21,399. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €7,398 a year (about €620 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 €1,240 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging €1,830 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Aalst listing was open to book earned €43 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 €80 or more.
Aalst stays were booked 42 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Aalst Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Aalst Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
City Center, Castle Park and Aalst Train Station draw the most short-term rental interest in Aalst. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 46 active Airbnb listings in Aalst as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Asse, 14 km away.
In Aalst, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €45.
Method
Figures on this page cover 46 active Airbnb listings in Aalst 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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