Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, GA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
602
Avg. booking lead time
82 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
October
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government run ahead of the Georgia average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $426 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against $305 and 38% for the Georgia average.

Timing matters: in October, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.2 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 602 active listings, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is the ninth-largest of 210 Georgia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings shrank 21%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Gross bookings per Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listing averaged $37,277 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Georgia average: $32,138), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listing brings in $5,450 in October, its best month, and $2,450 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $8,200+ a month, about 3.1 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,650 or more, roughly $2,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $2,630 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,400 or less, about half 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.

October earns about 2.2 times what January does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 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.

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.

October 2025 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in September 2026 and bookings in June 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025$5,98542.2%$461$193111 days3.3 nights
Nov 2025$5,18939.8%$460$173117 days3 nights
Dec 2025$3,79536.3%$426$12247 days4 nights
Jan 2026$2,64134.1%$408$8535 days4.6 nights
Feb 2026$3,12243.6%$414$11254 days3 nights
Mar 2026$3,24540.7%$413$10551 days3.7 nights
Apr 2026$3,71340.2%$429$12481 days3.2 nights
May 2026$4,60339.0%$452$148121 days4 nights
Jun 2026$3,68844.2%$432$12345 days4.5 nights
Jul 2026$3,42639.5%$440$11149 days5.9 nights
Aug 2026$3,67740.8%$454$11953 days4.2 nights
Sep 2026$5,39740.6%$509$18088 days2.8 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Athens-Clarke County Unified Government home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb took in $37,277 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,000 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 $3,580 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,640 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,310 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,720 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.

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$33,637$59,420
Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government bookings$3,640$6,420
Gross bookings$37,277$65,840
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$5,300−$9,360
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$3,640−$6,420
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$1,860−$3,290
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$750−$1,320
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,120−$1,980
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$370−$370
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$190−$190
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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$13,230−$22,930
Left for housing costs, then profit$24,047about $2,000 a month$42,910about $3,580 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Athens-Clarke County Unified Government'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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government 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.

How Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 37% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $245 adds about $2,430 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $470 a night or more, against a median of $245. 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 $3,360 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, October brings the average listing about $5,450, against $2,450 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings average 4.90 stars, and 71% 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 $5,490 a month, against $3,110 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Georgia average and 3 percentage points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in February and falls to 35% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% 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.

February is usually the busiest month in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month rate of 38% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

The average nightly rate in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $426 over the past year, about 40% above the Georgia average of $305 and about 27% above the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in September at about $485 and bottom out in January and December at about $375.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 7.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $1,090+ a night, about 4.5 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $470 or more, about $230 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $245 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $150 or less, about 62% of the median.

September rates run 28% above January's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government it averaged $150 over the past year, from about $79 in a typical January to about $176 in a typical October.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $300+ per open night, about 3.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $163 or more, about $70 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $94 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $58 or less, about 62% of the median.

October RevPAR is about 2.2 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $150 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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government has two high seasons, May and September–November, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from December to March, with a midsummer dip in July as well.

Average revenue by month in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$2,450
FebruaryLow season$3,170
MarchLow season$3,160
AprilShoulder season$3,680
MayHigh season$4,280
JuneShoulder season$3,700
JulyLow season$3,220
AugustShoulder season$3,820
SeptemberHigh season$5,180
OctoberHigh season$5,450
NovemberHigh season$4,870
DecemberLow season$3,520
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonSeptember–November$5,17041%$434
High seasonMay$4,28039%$426
Shoulder seasonApril, June, August$3,73043%$415
Low seasonJuly, December–March$3,10040%$390

Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Guests book Athens-Clarke County Unified Government stays 82 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. May stays are booked furthest out, about 113 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 32 days. A typical May booking is made in late January.

May stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month figure of 82 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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

None of the 602 active listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government 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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

AirROI's area guide picks eight Athens-Clarke County Unified Government neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Athens, Normaltown and Five Points. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Downtown AthensThe heart of the city with vibrant nightlife, dining, and cultural experiences. Perfect for visitors wanting to explore the local arts scene and enjoy close proximity to the University of Georgia.The Georgia Theatre, Athens Farmers Market, University of Georgia, The Classic Center, Broad Street restaurants
NormaltownA charming neighborhood known for its historic homes and local businesses. Attracts those looking for a more residential experience with easy access to the city's amenities.Normal Town Bar, The Vaccine, Georgia Museum of Art, Pulaski Park, Range of local eateries
Five PointsA historic neighborhood with a unique blend of shops, restaurants, and beautiful houses. Ideal for families and visitors looking for a relaxed atmosphere in close proximity to downtown.Five Points shopping district, The Coffee Shop, Athens' college town vibe, Local parks, The Botanical Garden
East AthensThis area offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces and is becoming increasingly popular among students and families. It provides an attractive option for Airbnb hosts due to its affordability and access to amenities.East Athens retail strip, Memorial Park, Cedar Shoals High School, Local cafes and diners
West AthensA growing area with newer developments and a mix of residential options. It appeals to visitors who are looking for value and still want access to downtown attractions.Oconee Forest Park, Local eateries, Shops on Atlanta Highway, Nearby college events
The BoulevardA vibrant and diverse neighborhood with a mix of college students and families. It's close to the University of Georgia and offers a lively community atmosphere and affordability.The Boulevard Neighborhood Park, Local markets, University sporting events, Art galleries
Sandy Creek Nature CenterA beautiful natural area perfect for those seeking outdoor experiences. This attracts families and nature lovers who want to experience the natural beauty of Athens.Sandy Creek Nature Center, Nature trails, Wildlife observation, Picnic areas
Chapel HillA suburban area with a family-friendly atmosphere and desirable amenities. Great for visitors seeking peace and quiet while still being close to central Athens.Chapel Hill shops, Local schools, Cultural events nearby, Community parks

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 88% of listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in nine (12%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 61%, about 2.7 times the share of apartments and condos (23%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 88%
  • Private room 12%
  • Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home88.2%531
Private room11.6%70
Hotel room0.2%1

Listings by property type

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 61%
  • Apartment/Condo 23%
  • Others 7%
  • Hotel/Boutique 7%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House61.5%370
Apartment/Condo22.8%137
Others7.3%44
Hotel/Boutique6.8%41
Cabin/Outdoor1.0%6
Unique stay0.7%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (33% of entire homes), and 41% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 523 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio3.8%20
1 bedroom22.4%117
2 bedrooms32.5%170
3 bedrooms21.6%113
4 bedrooms13.4%70
5+ bedrooms6.3%33

What Each Home Size Earns in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

A typical studio in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government earned $29,900 over the past year, against $60,800 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Studio20$29,900$28,000$19751%
1 bedroom117$22,000$23,800$24639%
2 bedrooms170$26,700$31,700$31039%
3 bedrooms113$37,600$47,200$52336%
4 bedrooms70$52,600$61,700$79736%
5+ bedrooms33$60,800$93,400$1,31032%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Sleep?

The most common capacity in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is eight or more guests (26% of listings), and 52% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 538 listings with a guest capacity on file (89% of the market).

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listings with a capacity on fileListings
2 guests14.3%77
3 guests4.6%25
4 guests22.9%123
5 guests5.9%32
6 guests23.2%125
7 guests2.8%15
8+ guests26.2%141

How Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a quarter of listings (24%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
28
Beds per listing
3
Show exact location
24%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government: 95% of listings offer it.

Share of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Heating Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • TV 95%
  • Free parking on premises 95%
  • Essentials 91%
  • Hot water 91%
  • Hair dryer 88%
  • Coffee maker 88%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government with a game console earned about 2.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $78,500 against $36,400. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about twice as much) and a hot tub (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Game console +116% on 2% of listings
  • Pool table +107% on 2% of listings
  • Hot tub +99% on 3% of listings
  • Piano +58% on 4% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +55% on 21% of listings
  • River view +53% on 2% of listings
  • Sun loungers +46% on 5% of listings
  • Sound system +42% on 11% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +42% on 8% of listings
  • Record player +40% on 6% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Game console2%$78,500$36,400+116%
Pool table2%$75,500$36,400+107%
Hot tub3%$72,200$36,300+99%
Piano4%$57,700$36,400+58%
Indoor fireplace21%$51,700$33,400+55%
River view2%$56,400$37,000+53%
Sun loungers5%$53,000$36,400+46%
Sound system11%$50,800$35,700+42%
Exercise equipment8%$51,300$36,100+42%
Record player6%$50,900$36,400+40%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Atlanta is the largest source, at about 10% of reviews. English is spoken by 75% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.

97% of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 97%
  • International 3%

Where Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Atlanta 10%
  • Athens 3%
  • Marietta 2%
  • Savannah 2%
  • Charlotte 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Atlanta9.5%
Athens2.9%
Marietta1.7%
Savannah1.6%
Charlotte1.4%

Where Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 97%
  • United Kingdom 0%
  • Canada 0%
  • Netherlands 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States97.5%
United Kingdom0.5%
Canada0.3%
Netherlands0.1%

Languages spoken by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 75%
  • Spanish 11%
  • French 4%
  • German 2%
  • Chinese 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guests
LanguageShare of guests
English75.5%
Spanish10.8%
French4.2%
German1.6%
Chinese1.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 71% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.81, against 4.96 for host communication and check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 104 reviews each on average.

Communication and check-in score highest in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.92
  • Cleanliness 4.88
  • Communication 4.96
  • Location 4.90
  • Check-in 4.96
  • Value 4.81
Category scores in numbers
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.92
Cleanliness4.88
Communication4.96
Location4.90
Check-in4.96
Value4.81

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government: Stays, Rules and Fees

About eight in ten Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 22% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 47%
  • 181-270 days 33%
  • 91-180 days 17%
  • 31-90 days 3%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days46.5%280
181-270 days33.1%199
91-180 days16.9%102
31-90 days3.0%18
1-30 days0.5%3

Days a year Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 4%
  • 181-270 days 18%
  • 91-180 days 33%
  • 31-90 days 29%
  • 1-30 days 16%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days4.0%24
181-270 days17.6%106
91-180 days33.2%200
31-90 days29.1%175
1-30 days16.1%97

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

The average Athens-Clarke County Unified Government booking lasts 4 nights, longest in July and shortest in November. Listings took about 27 bookings each over the year, some 15,900 in all. 54% 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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About nine in ten listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 33% 199 listings
  • 2 Nights 58% 347 listings
  • 3 Nights 5% 28 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 1% 6 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 3% 16 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 5 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, used by 41% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 55% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 41% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 14% 84 listings
  • Moderate 27% 160 listings
  • Limited 4% 25 listings
  • Firm 41% 247 listings
  • Strict 14% 84 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days <1% 2 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

About nine in ten Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $100, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $288, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$100
Average cleaning fee
$288
Listings charging a fee
90.5%
Share of gross revenue
9.8%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

The top-grossing Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, a six-bedroom home, took in $304,000 over the past year, about 8.2 times the city's average of $37,300. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have three and four bedrooms.

KING Beds HotTub GameRoom Theater Golf River byUGA KING Beds HotTub GameRoom Theater Golf River byUGA Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
$304,054
Occupancy
51.7%
Daily rate
$1,527
Rose Haven: Peaceful in Athens Rose Haven: Peaceful in Athens Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$287,654
Occupancy
73.9%
Daily rate
$1,250
Great 5 Points House-Pool and Covered Porch! Great 5 Points House-Pool and Covered Porch! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$284,965
Occupancy
53.2%
Daily rate
$1,434
Five Points Home–Walk to campus (Sleeps 10) Five Points Home–Walk to campus (Sleeps 10) Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$268,597
Occupancy
76.8%
Daily rate
$3,523
5 points walkable, sleeps 8, pool, luxurious 5 points walkable, sleeps 8, pool, luxurious Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
$257,229
Occupancy
42.4%
Daily rate
$1,675
Bungalow Heart Five Points - Easy Walk to Stadium Bungalow Heart Five Points - Easy Walk to Stadium Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$240,969
Occupancy
67.4%
Daily rate
$1,141

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Richard is the top-grossing host in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, with $655,000 in bookings across 3 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 11% of the market's 602 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Richard3$654,959$218,3204.95/5
Eaz19$544,229$28,6444.79/5
Guest Haus Company12$510,836$42,5704.58/5
4Brian10$486,837$48,6844.96/5
5Madeleine7$478,425$68,3464.97/5
6Scott2$363,359$181,6805.00/5
7Jennifer4$282,174$70,5444.99/5
8Gwyneth7$274,532$39,2194.79/5
9John1$268,597$268,5975.00/5
10Alex3$258,245$86,0824.97/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Only 6% of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings are classed as professionally managed, though 39% of listings have a co-host. Six in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 23% 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 90% of listings.

Superhosts
60.0%
Professional management
6.0%
Cohosted listings
38.9%
Instant Book enabled
23.4%
Simplified Pricing
89.7%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, and companies run 10% of its Airbnb homes. Guest Haus Company is the largest, with 12 listings and an average guest rating of 4.62; the next largest are Mannie and Loveth. Among the three largest, Mannie's homes rate highest, at 4.87.

The three largest run 5% of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Airbnb homes

Share of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host

  • Guest Haus Company 2% · 12
  • Mannie 2% · 11
  • Loveth 1% · 6
  • All other listings 95%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in Georgia, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.

Nearby markets

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Athens (324 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 57 km, Greensboro (56 km away, 54 listings) earned the most per listing, about 10% more than Athens-Clarke County Unified Government.

Airbnb markets near Athens-Clarke County Unified Government: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Watkinsville 11 km70$36,013$48435%
Winder 32 km32$23,035$25736%
Monroe 34 km47$21,377$22136%
Braselton 43 km32$19,584$24936%
Dacula 48 km39$19,193$23435%
Loganville 50 km38$15,282$23138%
Greensboro 56 km54$41,057$51028%
Flowery Branch 57 km55$37,307$37332%

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FAQ

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

An active Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb grossed $37,277 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 602 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,650 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listings earn between $1,400 and $4,650 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Georgia average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

The average booked night in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government cost $426 before fees. Half of listings charge between $150 and $470, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

None of the active Athens-Clarke County Unified Government 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.

Is Airbnb profitable in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb grossed $37,277 in the 12 months to October 2026, 16% above the Georgia average of $32,138. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $24,047 a year (about $2,000 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 $3,580 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

October usually pays best, averaging $5,450 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.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Each night a Athens-Clarke County Unified Government listing was open to book earned $150 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 $300 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government stays were booked 82 days (about two and a half 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 Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

The average Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnb stay lasted 4 nights over the past year. A listing took 27 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government rated?

Guests rate Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

Downtown Athens, Normaltown and Five Points draw the most short-term rental interest in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

AirROI counted 602 active Airbnb listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Watkinsville, 11 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?

In Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $100, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $288, so the median is the better guide.

How many tourists visit Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, GA?

All of Georgia had 175.6 million visitors in 2025, the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp reports. AirROI estimates 15,900 Airbnb stays in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, GA in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Georgia tourism statistics.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 602 active Airbnb listings in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government from November 2025 to October 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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