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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Gadsden brought in $13,857 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 60% less than the Alabama average of $34,976.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Alabama average. Listings averaged $168 a night and were booked on 29% of available nights, against $350 and 37% for the Alabama average.
August, usually the best month, brings in about 74% more per listing than January, usually the slowest. With only 40 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 40 active listings, Gadsden is the 47th-largest of 87 Alabama markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 29% while the number of active listings grew 18%.
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Gross bookings per Gadsden listing averaged $13,857 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Alabama average: $34,976), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Gadsden listing brings in $2,130 in August, its best month, and $1,220 in January, its slowest. May runs within 3% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% 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 4.9 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 1.7 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026. 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 | $2,183 | 30.0% | $175 | $73 | 29 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,705 | 31.6% | $179 | $55 | 54 days | 4.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,990 | 34.2% | $173 | $66 | 33 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,232 | 40.4% | $172 | $72 | 35 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,539 | 30.3% | $170 | $50 | 13 days | 4.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,453 | 29.5% | $171 | $52 | 15 days | 3.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,579 | 32.1% | $169 | $51 | 28 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,816 | 34.0% | $173 | $61 | 36 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,850 | 32.8% | $182 | $60 | 40 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,118 | 39.3% | $177 | $71 | 58 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,577 | 41.1% | $177 | $83 | 50 days | 6.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,258 | 38.2% | $175 | $73 | 42 days | 3.6 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden Airbnb took in $13,857 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $720 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 $1,590 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,810 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $870 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $620 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 HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $12,047 | $26,280 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Gadsden bookings | $1,810 | $3,940 |
| Gross bookings | $13,857 | $30,220 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 80% of Gadsden listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,800 | −$3,930 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,810 | −$3,940 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$690 | −$1,510 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$280 | −$600 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$420 | −$910 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$140 | −$140 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$5,210 | −$11,100 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $8,647about $720 a month | $19,120about $1,590 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Gadsden'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 Gadsden 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 $2,520 a month, against $1,150 for the average one.
Occupancy
Gadsden listings were booked on 29% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points below the Alabama average (37%) and 12 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 38% in March and falls to 24% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about five times as often as the bottom quarter.
March is usually the busiest month in Gadsden, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 29% 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 Gadsden, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $168 over the past year, about 52% below the Alabama average of $350 and about 48% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $165 and $175.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Gadsden
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Gadsden it averaged $51 over the past year, from about $39 in a typical January to about $69 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about 1.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $51 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 40 active listings, the monthly pattern in Gadsden 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 Gadsden
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,220 |
| February | $1,290 |
| March | $1,930 |
| April | $1,760 |
| May | $2,080 |
| June | $1,910 |
| July | $2,040 |
| August | $2,130 |
| September | $1,930 |
| October | $1,710 |
| November | $1,880 |
| December | $1,740 |
Guests book Gadsden stays 39 days ahead on average (about six weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 57 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-March.
May 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 39 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 40 active listings in Gadsden 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 occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Gadsden.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Gadsden neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Gadsden, Noccalula Falls Park and Southside. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Gadsden | The heart of Gadsden, Downtown offers a blend of history, culture, and modern amenities. It's a great location for tourists who want to explore local shops, restaurants, and the scenic Coosa River. | Coosa River, Gadsden Museum of Art, The Venue at Coosa Landing, Imagination Place Children's Museum, Lick Skillet Park |
| Noccalula Falls Park | A natural attraction featuring a stunning 90-foot waterfall, this park is popular among families and nature lovers, offering recreational activities and beautiful hiking trails. | Noccalula Falls, Gadsden Carousel, Mini Golf, Walking Trails, Biking Trails |
| Southside | A growing area near Gadsden that offers a mix of suburban charm and easy access to the Coosa River, popular with families and those looking for a quieter stay. | Lake Guntersville, Forks of the Dog River Park, Briarwood Plaza, Restaurants, Local Parks |
| Rainbow City | A charming suburb of Gadsden known for its friendly community and local events, ideal for families visiting or attending community functions. | Rainbow City Park, Local Shops, Golf Courses, Festivals, Community Events |
| Hokes Bluff | Located just northeast of Gadsden, this small town is known for its peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for visitors seeking a relaxed experience outside the city. | Hokes Bluff Park, Local Dining, Nature Trails, Community Parks, Historic Sites |
| Etowah County Sports Complex | A prime location for sports enthusiasts and families attending events at the sports complex, this area can cater to groups and families looking for convenient lodging. | Baseball Fields, Soccer Fields, Playgrounds, Walking Tracks |
| Gadsden State Community College | With a large student population, this area attracts visitors for academic events, sports, and cultural activities related to the college. | Campus Events, Local Cafes, Cultural Events, Student Activities, Academic Conferences |
| Choccolocco Park | A beautiful park that serves as a community hub and recreational area, perfect for families and groups looking for outdoor activities and events. | Walking Trails, Fishing Areas, Playgrounds, Sports Facilities, Community Events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Gadsden is an entire home: all 40 listings rent the whole place. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 50%, ahead of houses (40%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Gadsden Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Gadsden Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 50.0% | 20 |
| House | 40.0% | 16 |
| Unique stay | 2.5% | 1 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.5% | 1 |
| Others | 2.5% | 1 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.5% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Gadsden (34% of entire homes), and 32% have three or more bedrooms.
Gadsden entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 28.9% | 11 |
| 1 bedroom | 34.2% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.3% | 2 |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.1% | 8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.3% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% | 2 |
A typical studio in Gadsden earned $2,260 over the past year, against $4,900 for a one-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 11 | $2,260 | $2,850 | $99 | 19% |
| 1 bedroom | 13 | $4,900 | $10,100 | $150 | 25% |
The most common capacity in Gadsden is four guests (30% of listings), and 43% of listings sleep six or more.
Gadsden listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 20.0% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 2.5% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 30.0% | 12 |
| 5 guests | 5.0% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 15.0% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 2.5% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 25.0% | 10 |
Gadsden hosts set up an average of 2.4 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a quarter of listings (25%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Gadsden: 98% of listings offer it, and 55% offer self check-in.
Share of Gadsden listings with each common amenity
Guests
Gadsden draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Birmingham is the largest source outside Gadsden, at about 6% of reviews.
99% of Gadsden guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Gadsden guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 5.5% |
| Mobile | 4.3% |
| Gadsden | 3.1% |
| Atlanta | 2.5% |
| Dothan | 1.8% |
Where Gadsden guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% |
| Brazil | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Gadsden guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 87.8% |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Portuguese | 1.4% |
Gadsden Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 35% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.86 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Gadsden; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.85 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
About nine in ten Gadsden listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 10% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Gadsden listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 70.0% | 28 |
| 181-270 days | 20.0% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 10.0% | 4 |
Days a year Gadsden listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 10.0% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 22.5% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 35.0% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 32.5% | 13 |
The average Gadsden booking lasts 4.2 nights, longest in June and shortest in November. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year. About eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Gadsden
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About nine in ten listings in Gadsden accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Gadsden listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Strict is the most common cancellation policy in Gadsden, used by 33% of listings; it gives a full refund only within 48 hours of booking, and half back up to a week before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 33% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Gadsden listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly all Gadsden listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $75, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $189, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.2 nights, that adds roughly $18 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Gadsden, a four-bedroom home, took in $85,000 over the past year, about 6.1 times the city's average of $13,900.
The River House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The Byrd House at Noccalula Falls Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Charm - Space - Convenience Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Lake Getaway Minutes from Town! Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.97
Coosa River Home Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Home Away from Home Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run a quarter of Gadsden listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 38% of listings. Two-thirds of listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 80% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 56 km, Cedar Bluff (47 km away, 54 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.7 times as much as Gadsden. Anniston was the busiest, booked on 39% of nights against 29% in Gadsden.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg 33 km | 45 | $24,432 | $292 | 35% |
| Albertville 38 km | 36 | $16,378 | $168 | 34% |
| Anniston 41 km | 56 | $15,475 | $170 | 39% |
| Cedar Bluff 47 km | 54 | $37,159 | $393 | 34% |
| Lincoln 48 km | 32 | $21,215 | $246 | 30% |
| Guntersville 49 km | 211 | $21,369 | $227 | 32% |
| Birmingham 55 km | 1,064 | $21,919 | $209 | 38% |
| Fort Payne 56 km | 80 | $21,430 | $206 | 35% |
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FAQ
An active Gadsden Airbnb grossed $13,857 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 40 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,750 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gadsden listings earn between $553 and $2,750 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,220 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 Gadsden were booked on 29% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Alabama average. March is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Gadsden cost $168 before fees. Half of listings charge between $105 and $210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Gadsden listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gadsden Airbnb grossed $13,857 in the 12 months to September 2026, 60% below the Alabama average of $34,976. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $8,647 a year (about $720 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 $1,590 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging $2,130 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 Gadsden listing was open to book earned $51 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 $120 or more.
Gadsden stays were booked 39 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 Gadsden Airbnb stay lasted 4.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Gadsden Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Downtown Gadsden, Noccalula Falls Park and Southside draw the most short-term rental interest in Gadsden. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 40 active Airbnb listings in Gadsden as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Leesburg, 33 km away.
In Gadsden, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $75, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $189, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 40 active Airbnb listings in Gadsden 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. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. 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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