Tranquility Lake Getaway on 27 Acres! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- $51,820
- Occupancy
- 23.9%
- Daily rate
- $540
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Columbia, KY Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Columbia brought in $16,970 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 44% less than the Kentucky average of $30,126.
The short answer
Columbia Airbnb Market at a Glance
Columbia is priced below the Kentucky average. Listings averaged $169 a night, about 37% less than that average of $270, and were booked on 37% of available nights, close to its 39% occupancy.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.6 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Columbia is the 78th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 27% while the number of active listings shrank 14%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Columbia?
Gross bookings per Columbia listing averaged $16,970 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Kentucky average: $30,126), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Columbia listing brings in $2,970 in July, its best month, and $1,150 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% 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 2.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $3,630+ a month, about 2.1 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $2,680 or more, roughly $990 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $1,690 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $965 or less, about 57% 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.
July earns about 2.6 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $1,840 $3,340 $1,050
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.
Columbia 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.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in June 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $2,075 | 44.9% | $169 | $67 | 42 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,142 | 48.9% | $168 | $71 | 46 days | 4.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,573 | 34.2% | $163 | $51 | 32 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,045 | 25.0% | $160 | $34 | 21 days | 3.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,060 | 28.6% | $158 | $38 | 18 days | 2.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,581 | 33.7% | $161 | $51 | 28 days | 3.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,847 | 37.7% | $164 | $62 | 40 days | 6.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,601 | 47.9% | $170 | $84 | 50 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,083 | 50.5% | $174 | $103 | 47 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,342 | 39.5% | $177 | $108 | 51 days | 6.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,947 | 40.6% | $162 | $63 | 26 days | 3.9 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $2,126 | 43.3% | $161 | $71 | 30 days | 4.3 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 Columbia home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the short-term rental calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Columbia Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Columbia Airbnb took in $16,970 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $940 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 $1,500 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,350 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,050 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $810 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.
Columbia Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $15,620 | $24,690 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Columbia bookings | $1,350 | $2,130 |
| Gross bookings | $16,970 | $26,820 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Columbia listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,420 | −$3,820 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,350 | −$2,130 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$850 | −$1,340 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$340 | −$540 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$510 | −$800 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$170 | −$170 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$80 | −$80 |
| 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 | −$5,720 | −$8,880 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $11,250about $940 a month | $17,940about $1,500 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Columbia Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Columbia'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 Columbia 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 Columbia's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Columbia listings are booked on 55% or more of their nights, against 37% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $135 adds about $1,370 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $170 a night or more, against a median of $135. 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 $1,560 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $2,970, against $1,150 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Columbia listings average 4.91 stars, and 70% 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 $2,240 a month, against $1,410 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Columbia?
Columbia listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Kentucky average (39%) and 4 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in June and falls to 29% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 69%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 55% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 37% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 21% or less, under two nights a week.
June is usually the busiest month in Columbia, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 39% 50% 25%
The 12-month rate of 37% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Columbia?
The average nightly rate in Columbia, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $169 over the past year, about 37% below the Kentucky average of $270 and about 50% below the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $175 and bottom out in October and December at about $140.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $255+ a night, about 1.9 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $170 or more, about $35 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $135 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $115 or less, about 15% below the median.
July rates run 25% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $158 $177 $118
The 12-month ADR of $169 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Columbia?
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 Columbia it averaged $64 over the past year, from about $37 in a typical January to about $96 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $95+ per open night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $87 or more, about $35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $53 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $38 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July RevPAR is about 2.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $60 $108 $34
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Columbia
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Columbia is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Columbia
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $1,840 $2,970 $1,150
Revenue by month in Columbia in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,150 |
| February | $1,310 |
| March | $1,600 |
| April | $1,540 |
| May | $2,300 |
| June | $2,620 |
| July | $2,970 |
| August | $1,840 |
| September | $1,850 |
| October | $1,690 |
| November | $1,740 |
| December | $1,470 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Columbia?
Guests book Columbia stays 43 days ahead on average (about six weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 50 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 17 days. A typical May booking is made in late March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 32 days 51 days 15 days
The 12-month figure of 43 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 Columbia
None of the 30 active listings in Columbia 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 Columbia.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Columbia
AirROI's area guide picks five Columbia neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Cumberland, Columbia Historic District and Green River Lake. 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 | A popular destination for water sports and outdoor recreation, Lake Cumberland attracts visitors year-round for boating, fishing, and camping. Ideal for vacation rentals due to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Fishing and Boating, Waterfront restaurants, Golfing opportunities |
| Columbia Historic District | Rich in history and culture, the Columbia Historic District features charming streets, historic buildings, and local events. Great for travelers interested in local heritage and community. | Adair County Court House, Historic walking tours, Local festivals and events, Art galleries, Antique shops |
| Green River Lake | A scenic spot for fishing, camping, and hiking, Green River Lake is perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a peaceful retreat for vacationers. | Green River Lake State Park, Boating and Water sports, Picnic areas, Nature trails, Wildlife observation |
| Downtown Columbia | The heart of the city with shops, eateries, and vibrant local life, Downtown Columbia is perfect for travelers looking to experience the local culture and cuisine. | Local restaurants and cafes, Artisan shops, City park, Farmers market, Cultural events |
| Adair County Lake | A serene location for nature lovers, Adair County Lake offers recreational activities such as fishing and hiking, appealing to those who seek peaceful retreats. | Adair County Lake Park, Fishing and boating, Picnic areas, Walking trails, Campgrounds |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Columbia Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Every Airbnb in Columbia is an entire home: all 30 listings rent the whole place. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 47% of listings, ahead of houses (40%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Columbia Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 100%
Room types in numbers
Cabins lead the property mix
Columbia Airbnb listings by property type
- Cabin/Outdoor 47%
- House 40%
- Others 7%
- Hotel/Boutique 3%
- Apartment/Condo 3%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 46.7% | 14 |
| House | 40.0% | 12 |
| Others | 6.7% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.3% | 1 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.3% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Columbia Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Columbia (37% of entire homes), and 30% have three or more bedrooms.
Columbia entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
3%
30%
37%
20%
7%
3%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 30.0% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.7% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.0% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% | 1 |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Columbia Sleep?
The most common capacity in Columbia is four guests (30% of listings), and 43% of listings sleep six or more.
Columbia listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
10%
30%
17%
20%
3%
20%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10.0% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 30.0% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 16.7% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 20.0% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 3.3% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 20.0% | 6 |
How Columbia Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Columbia hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. 53% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 24
- Beds per listing
- 3.1
- Show exact location
- 53%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Columbia Offer?
Fire pits are common in Columbia: 67% of listings have one, and 77% have a backyard.
Share of Columbia listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Columbia?
Columbia draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Lexington is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews.
98% of Columbia guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 98%
- International 2%
Where Columbia guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Lexington | 4.1% |
| Tampa | 2.8% |
| Scottsville | 2.1% |
| Nashville | 2.1% |
| Pointer | 2.1% |
Where Columbia guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.2% |
| United Kingdom | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% |
| Puerto Rico | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Columbia guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 83.6% |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
| Italian | 3.0% |
| German | 1.5% |
| French | 1.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Columbia?
Columbia Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 70% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.86.
Check-in scores highest in Columbia; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.93 |
| Cleanliness | 4.86 |
| Communication | 4.95 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.96 |
| Value | 4.87 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Columbia: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than eight in ten Columbia listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 43% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Columbia listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 43%
- 181-270 days 40%
- 91-180 days 17%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 43.3% | 13 |
| 181-270 days | 40.0% | 12 |
| 91-180 days | 16.7% | 5 |
Days a year Columbia listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 17%
- 91-180 days 43%
- 31-90 days 20%
- 1-30 days 20%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 16.7% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 43.3% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 20.0% | 6 |
| 1-30 days | 20.0% | 6 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Columbia?
The average Columbia booking lasts 5 nights, longest in July and shortest in March. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year. 55% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Columbia
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4 nights 5.4 nights 3.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Columbia Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than nine in ten listings in Columbia accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Columbia listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Columbia?
Flexible and Firm are the most common cancellation policies in Columbia, each used by 37% of listings. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 40% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Columbia listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Columbia?
More than three-quarters of Columbia listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $51, and some higher fees lift the average to $78. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly $10 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 8% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $51
- Average cleaning fee
- $78
- Listings charging a fee
- 76.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 7.9%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Columbia
The top-grossing Airbnb in Columbia, a four-bedroom home, took in $51,800 over the past year, about three times the city's average of $17,000.
Tranquility Lake Getaway on 27 Acres! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78 
Cabin 5 | Sleeps 8 | Back Deck | Hepa Air Filter Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- $43,023
- Occupancy
- 59.9%
- Daily rate
- $175
Stunning Cabin Near Green River Lake Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- $31,973
- Occupancy
- 47.2%
- Daily rate
- $203
Cumberland River Retreat Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $31,465
- Occupancy
- 37.6%
- Daily rate
- $251
Large family home w dinning by Lindsey Wilson Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- $31,307
- Occupancy
- 52.0%
- Daily rate
- $154
Comfortable & Elegant Home Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- $27,451
- Occupancy
- 51.2%
- Daily rate
- $144
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Columbia?
Only 7% of Columbia listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 53% of listings. Six in ten 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 90% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 53.3%
- Professional management
- 6.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 13.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 60.0%
- Simplified Pricing
- 90.0%
Nearby markets
Columbia vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 49 km, Albany (47 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 63% more than Columbia.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbellsville 24 km | 70 | $18,059 | $190 | 37% |
| Jamestown 28 km | 72 | $21,448 | $240 | 32% |
| Russell Springs 31 km | 59 | $15,642 | $281 | 28% |
| Nancy 43 km | 69 | $16,711 | $229 | 31% |
| Monticello 44 km | 70 | $27,178 | $249 | 33% |
| Albany 47 km | 36 | $27,627 | $297 | 34% |
| Burkesville 47 km | 44 | $22,105 | $253 | 29% |
| Lebanon 49 km | 46 | $18,939 | $164 | 38% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Kentucky
- Louisville Airbnb data 2,171 listings
- Lexington Airbnb data 827 listings
- Stanton Airbnb data 327 listings
- Williamstown Airbnb data 229 listings
- Campton Airbnb data 228 listings
- Frankfort Airbnb data 223 listings
- Covington Airbnb data 217 listings
- Bowling Green Airbnb data 209 listings
See all 112 Kentucky Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Columbia
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Columbia:
- Allentown Airbnb data PA · $171/night · 36.9%
- Moreno Valley Airbnb data CA · $164/night · 37.5%
- Cape Girardeau Airbnb data MO · $166/night · 36.2%
- Brooksville Airbnb data FL · $180/night · 37.1%
- Macon Airbnb data GA · $180/night · 37.1%
- Modesto Airbnb data CA · $170/night · 38.8%
FAQ
Columbia Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Columbia?
An active Columbia Airbnb grossed $16,970 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,680 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Columbia?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Columbia listings earn between $965 and $2,680 in a typical month, and the top tenth $3,630 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 Columbia?
Listings in Columbia were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. June is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Columbia?
The average booked night in Columbia cost $169 before fees. Half of listings charge between $115 and $170; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Columbia?
None of the active Columbia 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 Columbia?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Columbia Airbnb grossed $16,970 in the 12 months to October 2026, 44% below the Kentucky average of $30,126. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $11,250 a year (about $940 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 $1,500 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Columbia?
July usually pays best, averaging $2,970 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 Columbia?
Each night a Columbia listing was open to book earned $64 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 $95 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Columbia?
Columbia stays were booked 43 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Columbia?
The average Columbia Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Columbia rated?
Guests rate Columbia Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Columbia?
Lake Cumberland, Columbia Historic District and Green River Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Columbia. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Columbia?
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Columbia as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Campbellsville, 24 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Columbia?
In Columbia, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $51, and some higher fees lift the average to $78.
How many tourists visit Columbia, KY?
All of Kentucky had 81.1 million visitors in 2025, the Kentucky Department of Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 664 Airbnb stays in Columbia, KY in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Kentucky tourism statistics.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Columbia 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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