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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Departamento de Ahuachapán, El Salvador (2026)
Municipio de Jujutla is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Departamento de Ahuachapán in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 3 markets. Its listings averaged $20,200 in revenue over the 12 months to October 2026 and were booked on 25% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. With 41 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Apaneca and Concepción de Ataco come next.
- Markets tracked
- 5
- Active Airbnb listings
- 304
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $9,970
- Occupancy rate
- 23%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $140
- Avg. revenue, top 3 markets
- $12,100
The short answer
Departamento de Ahuachapán Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Departamento de Ahuachapán, the 304 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $9,970 over the same period. They were booked on 23% of nights at about $140 a night; the ranking covers the 3 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 3 Airbnb markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán are
Each dot is one of the 5 markets AirROI tracks in Departamento de Ahuachapán, sized by active listings. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 3
The Top 3 Airbnb Markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Municipio de Jujutla High earnings · High occupancy | $20,200 | 25% | |
 Apaneca Growing revenue | $8,160 | 24% | |
 Concepción de Ataco Large market | $8,040 | 21% |
1. Municipio de Jujutla
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Municipio de Jujutla - Avg. revenue
- $20,200 +1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $240
- Active listings
- 41
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán
- Revenue 1st of 3
- Occupancy 1st of 3
- Market size 3rd of 3
- Year-round 1st of 3
- Growth 2nd of 3
- How it earns
- Municipio de Jujutla earns on price: guests pay about $240 a night, 72% above the Departamento de Ahuachapán average. That adds up to $20,200 per listing over the year, the highest of the 3 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,830 a month; the top quarter clear $3,850 or more.
- When it earns
- Municipio de Jujutla has two seasons, April–May and July–August. July is the strongest month at about $3,270 per listing, and February the quietest at about $1,780.
- Who books
- Nearly half of guests (47%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Guatemala.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 4 bedrooms (32% of entire homes), and houses make up 88% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,270 $1,780- Median listing
- $1,830/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,850+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 37 days
- Average stay
- 2.6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 47%
- Most common home size
- 4 bedrooms
2. Apaneca
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Apaneca - Avg. revenue
- $8,160 +13% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $130
- Active listings
- 86
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán
- Revenue 2nd of 3
- Occupancy 2nd of 3
- Market size 2nd of 3
- Year-round 2nd of 3
- Growth 1st of 3
- How it earns
- Apaneca is Departamento de Ahuachapán's second-largest Airbnb market, with 86 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $8,160, the second-highest of the 3 ranked markets. Its place at #2 rests on revenue growth (1st of 3) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $659, and the best quarter clear $1,360. Revenue per listing rose 13% over the year, the biggest gain in Departamento de Ahuachapán, even as the number of listings grew 23%. With 86 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Apaneca peaks twice, over March–April and again over July–August; December leads at about $1,370 per listing, while June brings in about $733.
- Who books
- More than four in ten guests (43%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Canada.
- What sells
- Three-bedroom homes lead the market (29% of entire homes), and houses make up 52% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,370 $733- Median listing
- $659/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,360+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
- Average stay
- 2.1 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 43%
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
3. Concepción de Ataco
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Concepción de Ataco - Avg. revenue
- $8,040 −1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $120
- Active listings
- 138
Where it places among the 3 ranked markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán
- Revenue 3rd of 3
- Occupancy 3rd of 3
- Market size 1st of 3
- Year-round 3rd of 3
- Growth 3rd of 3
- How it earns
- Concepción de Ataco is Departamento de Ahuachapán's largest Airbnb market, with 138 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $8,040 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 3 ranked markets. Its place at #3 rests on market size (1st of 3) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $547 and a top-quarter listing $1,170 or more.
- When it earns
- Concepción de Ataco has two seasons, June–August and November–January. December is the strongest month at about $1,430 per listing, and October the quietest at about $693.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (51%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Guatemala.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 3 bedrooms (31% of entire homes), and houses make up 41% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,430 $693- Median listing
- $547/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,170+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 23 days
- Average stay
- 2.4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 51%
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 3 Ranked Markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Municipio de Jujutla High earnings, high occupancy | $20,245 | 25% | $242 | 55% | +1% | 41 | |
| Apaneca Growing revenue | $8,158 | 24% | $129 | 53% | +13% | 86 | |
| Concepción de Ataco Large market | $8,037 | 21% | $118 | 48% | −1% | 138 |
By measure
Departamento de Ahuachapán Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Largest Airbnb markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Concepción de Ataco #3 overall | 138 | |
| Apaneca #2 overall | 86 | |
| Municipio de Jujutla #1 overall | 41 |
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 3 markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through October 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 2 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb income calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Departamento de Ahuachapán
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
Municipio de Jujutla ranks first of the 3 markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán in AirROI's ranking, with US$20,200 in average revenue per listing and 25% occupancy. Apaneca and Concepción de Ataco follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Apaneca leads at US$8,160 a year, ahead of Concepción de Ataco at US$8,040. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
The average active listing in Departamento de Ahuachapán earned US$9,970 over the 12 months to October 2026, at 23% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Apaneca has the highest occupancy, with 24% of available nights booked, followed by Concepción de Ataco at 21%. Its listings average about US$130 a night and US$8,160 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Apaneca has the highest average nightly rate, about US$130, followed by Concepción de Ataco at US$120. Concepción de Ataco is the least expensive, at about US$120. The average booked night in Departamento de Ahuachapán costs about US$140.
Which Airbnb markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Apaneca has the steadiest income: its slowest month, June, still earns about half of its best. Concepción de Ataco follows, at 48%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Apaneca, up 13% on the year before. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Departamento de Ahuachapán?
AirROI tracked 304 active Airbnb listings in Departamento de Ahuachapán over the 12 months to October 2026, across 5 markets. The largest ranked market is Concepción de Ataco, with 138 listings, followed by Apaneca with 86.
Directory
All 5 Airbnb Markets in Departamento de Ahuachapán
Every Departamento de Ahuachapán city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Apaneca 86 listings
C
- Concepción de Ataco 138 listings
D
- Distrito de Ahuachapán 20 listings
M
- Municipio de Ahuachapán 19 listings
- Municipio de Jujutla 41 listings