Spacious Cabin on Dale Hollow Lake w/ Hot Tub! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.80 - Revenue
- $145,337
- Occupancy
- 58.5%
- Daily rate
- $643
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Albany brought in $25,775 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 7% less than the Kentucky average of $27,730.
The short answer
Albany earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $283 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against $250 and 39% for the Kentucky average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.6 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 35 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 35 active listings, Albany is the 70th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Albany listing averaged $25,775 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Kentucky average: $27,730), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Albany listing brings in $4,810 in July, its best month, and $1,820 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 4.3 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.
July earns about 2.6 times what February 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,050 | 29.4% | $259 | $102 | 48 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,032 | 32.4% | $258 | $98 | 62 days | 3.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,862 | 32.1% | $256 | $129 | 26 days | 4.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,469 | 31.3% | $257 | $112 | 43 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,179 | 24.9% | $253 | $70 | 8 days | 6.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,989 | 21.7% | $252 | $71 | 21 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,129 | 25.9% | $253 | $69 | 66 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,902 | 24.4% | $253 | $63 | 29 days | 2.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,538 | 27.4% | $287 | $82 | 54 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,794 | 53.3% | $300 | $160 | 70 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $5,381 | 55.5% | $305 | $174 | 73 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,129 | 33.0% | $296 | $101 | 52 days | 2.9 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Albany address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Albany Airbnb took in $25,775 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,330 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 $3,620 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,520 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,620 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,140 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 | $22,255 | $59,700 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Albany bookings | $3,520 | $9,450 |
| Gross bookings | $25,775 | $69,150 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 80% of Albany listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,350 | −$8,990 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,520 | −$9,450 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,290 | −$3,460 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$520 | −$1,380 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$770 | −$2,070 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$260 | −$260 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| 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 | −$9,840 | −$25,740 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $15,935about $1,330 a month | $43,410about $3,620 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Albany'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 Albany 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 $5,760 a month, against $2,150 for the average one.
Occupancy
Albany listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Kentucky average (39%) and 7 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 20% in February to 50% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Albany, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Albany, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $283 over the past year, about 13% above the Kentucky average of $250 and about 12% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $285 and bottom out in February and March at about $240.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 18% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $283 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 Albany it averaged $100 over the past year, from about $65 in a typical February to about $155 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 2.4 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 35 active listings, the monthly pattern in Albany is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Albany
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,100 |
| February | $1,820 |
| March | $2,240 |
| April | $2,280 |
| May | $2,760 |
| June | $4,180 |
| July | $4,810 |
| August | $3,830 |
| September | $3,180 |
| October | $2,870 |
| November | $3,340 |
| December | $3,300 |
Guests book Albany stays 53 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 80 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
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 53 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 35 active listings in Albany 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 Albany.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Albany neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Cumberland, Albany Historic District and Wolf River. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland | Large reservoir known for its recreational activities including boating, fishing, and camping. Attracts tourists year-round for summer vacations and outdoor events. | Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jabez Public Library, The Marina at Lake Cumberland, Fishing and boating spots |
| Albany Historic District | Charming historic area with preserved buildings and a quaint southern atmosphere. Attracts visitors interested in history and local culture, as well as those attending events at local venues. | Historic Courthouse, Albany Depot, Local shops and eateries, Annual festivals and events, Cultural heritage sites |
| Wolf River | Scenic region with access to nature trails and outdoor activities. Popular for those looking to escape the city and enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. | Wolf River Nature Trails, Local hiking and fishing spots, Scenic viewpoints, Nature photography opportunities, Wildlife observation areas |
| Downtown Albany | The bustling center of Albany with local businesses, restaurants, and community events. A convenient location for visitors wanting to experience local life. | Local dining and shopping, Saturday Farmer's Market, Community events and festivals, Historic buildings, Albany Public Library |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | A beautiful nature area with vast landscapes, rich biodiversity, and outdoor recreation options. Ideal for nature lovers, hikers, and explorers. | Red River Gorge, Cumberland Falls, Hiking trails, Wildlife viewing, Scenic overlooks |
| Cumberland River | Offers outdoor activities and a scenic view. Great for fishing, kayaking, and exploring the surrounding nature. | Kayaking and canoeing, Fishing spots, Nature trails along the river, Picnic areas, Scenic landscapes |
| Barren River Lake | A popular destination for water activities, camping, and enjoying nature. Attracts families and outdoor enthusiasts during the summer. | Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Boating and fishing opportunities, Camping facilities, Hiking trails, Scenic views |
| Local Vineyards and Farms | Charming rustic areas that offer local wine tasting and farm events. Attracts visitors interested in agritourism and local products. | Local wineries, Farm tours, Harvest festivals, Wine tasting events, Organic farms |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Albany is an entire home: all 35 listings rent the whole place. Houses are the most common property type at 57%, about twice the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (29%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Albany Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Albany Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 57.1% | 20 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 28.6% | 10 |
| Apartment/Condo | 8.6% | 3 |
| Others | 2.9% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 2.9% | 1 |
Most Albany homes are built for groups: 57% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (34%).
Albany entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% | 12 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% | 5 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Albany earned $12,700 over the past year, against $12,600 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 10 | $12,700 | $13,300 | $174 | 31% |
| 3 bedrooms | 12 | $12,600 | $19,500 | $256 | 33% |
Albany is a group-trip market: 57% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.3 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (17%).
Albany listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 2.9% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 8.6% | 3 |
| 5 guests | 14.3% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 17.1% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 57.1% | 20 |
Albany hosts set up an average of 5.6 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Albany: 60% of listings have one, and 74% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Albany listings with each common amenity
Guests
Albany draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Williamstown is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews.
99% of Albany guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Albany guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Williamstown | 5.7% |
| Louisville | 5.7% |
| Columbus | 3.3% |
| Milford | 3.3% |
| Cincinnati | 3.3% |
Where Albany guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.2% |
| South Korea | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Albany guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
Albany Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.81.
Location and check-in score highest in Albany; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.81 |
Booking patterns
94% of Albany listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 60% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Albany listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 71.4% | 25 |
| 181-270 days | 22.9% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 5.7% | 2 |
Days a year Albany listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 25.7% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 60.0% | 21 |
| 1-30 days | 8.6% | 3 |
The average Albany booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Albany
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Albany accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Albany listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Albany, used by 46% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 49% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Albany listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Albany listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $119, and some higher fees lift the average to $156. Spread over the average stay of 3.8 nights, that adds roughly $30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Albany, a five-bedroom home, took in $145,000 over the past year, about 5.6 times the city's average of $25,800. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have three and four bedrooms.
Spacious Cabin on Dale Hollow Lake w/ Hot Tub! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.80
The Enclave at Cumberland Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Hot Tub & Breathtaking View on Dale Hollow Lake! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
7 BDRM, Sleeps 25, Lake View*New Arcade Games Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Spacious Retreat on Dale Hollow Lake @ wisdom dock Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.74
Beautiful Lakehouse near Grider Hill Dock Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Professional management companies run 17% of Albany listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run a third of listings. 63% 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
Albany earns about as much per listing as Celina, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 40 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkesville 16 km | 45 | $20,816 | $241 | 29% |
| Byrdstown 17 km | 76 | $18,448 | $246 | 28% |
| Jamestown 23 km | 73 | $19,729 | $227 | 31% |
| Celina 32 km | 32 | $26,660 | $299 | 34% |
| Monticello 32 km | 70 | $25,605 | $237 | 33% |
| Russell Springs 37 km | 58 | $14,735 | $266 | 28% |
| Livingston 40 km | 41 | $10,724 | $137 | 31% |
| Jamestown 40 km | 62 | $14,872 | $161 | 32% |
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FAQ
An active Albany Airbnb grossed $25,775 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 35 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,430 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Albany listings earn between $1,010 and $4,430 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,430 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Albany were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Albany cost $283 before fees. Half of listings charge between $145 and $340, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Albany 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 Albany Airbnb grossed $25,775 in the 12 months to September 2026, 7% below the Kentucky average of $27,730. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $15,935 a year (about $1,330 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 $3,620 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $4,810 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Albany listing was open to book earned $100 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 $214 or more.
Albany stays were booked 53 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Albany Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Albany Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Lake Cumberland, Albany Historic District and Wolf River draw the most short-term rental interest in Albany. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 35 active Airbnb listings in Albany as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Burkesville, 16 km away.
In Albany, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $119, and some higher fees lift the average to $156.
Method
Figures on this page cover 35 active Airbnb listings in Albany 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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