Comfortable House - Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $50,578
- Occupancy
- 38.6%
- Daily rate
- $302
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Alexandria brought in $14,605 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 54% less than the Louisiana average of $31,540.
The short answer
Alexandria is priced below the Louisiana average. Listings averaged $146 a night, about half that average of $270, and were booked on 38% of available nights, close to its 39% occupancy.
June, usually the best month, brings in about 58% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 79 active listings, Alexandria is the 15th-largest of 65 Louisiana markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 49%.
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Gross bookings per Alexandria listing averaged $14,605 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Louisiana average: $31,540), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Alexandria listing brings in $2,190 in June, its best month, and $1,390 in February, its slowest. January runs within 2% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 28% 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 3.1 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.
June earns about 1.6 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.
June 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,967 | 49.0% | $137 | $66 | 16 days | 7.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,988 | 45.7% | $140 | $64 | 18 days | 4.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,422 | 33.4% | $137 | $47 | 26 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,768 | 41.8% | $138 | $57 | 27 days | 5.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,375 | 34.9% | $137 | $44 | 43 days | 4.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,381 | 33.8% | $136 | $49 | 11 days | 5.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,853 | 41.2% | $137 | $60 | 18 days | 4.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,857 | 44.0% | $135 | $62 | 26 days | 4.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,787 | 37.4% | $148 | $58 | 30 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,484 | 51.2% | $161 | $83 | 43 days | 6.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,065 | 37.1% | $162 | $67 | 38 days | 7.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,027 | 42.0% | $160 | $65 | 16 days | 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Alexandria address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Alexandria Airbnb took in $14,605 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $800 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 $1,290 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,400 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $920 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $690 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 | $13,205 | $21,200 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Alexandria bookings | $1,400 | $2,250 |
| Gross bookings | $14,605 | $23,450 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Alexandria listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,940 | −$3,120 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,400 | −$2,250 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$730 | −$1,170 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$290 | −$470 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$440 | −$700 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$150 | −$150 |
| 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 | −$5,020 | −$7,930 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $9,585about $800 a month | $15,520about $1,290 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Alexandria'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 Alexandria 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 $1,950 a month, against $1,220 for the average one.
Occupancy
Alexandria listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Louisiana average and 3 percentage points below the U.S. average (41%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 50% in June and falls to 38% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June is usually the busiest month in Alexandria, July the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 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
The average nightly rate in Alexandria, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $146 over the past year, about 46% below the Louisiana average of $270 and about 54% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $150 and bottom out in September and November at about $115.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 31% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $146 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 Alexandria it averaged $55 over the past year, from about $46 in a typical January to about $73 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
June RevPAR is about 1.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Alexandria has one high season, June and July, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in January and February and slows again in November.
Average revenue by month in Alexandria
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,410 |
| February | Low season | $1,390 |
| March | Shoulder season | $1,830 |
| April | Shoulder season | $1,730 |
| May | Shoulder season | $1,720 |
| June | High season | $2,190 |
| July | High season | $1,870 |
| August | Shoulder season | $1,730 |
| September | Shoulder season | $1,750 |
| October | Shoulder season | $1,820 |
| November | Low season | $1,510 |
| December | Shoulder season | $1,820 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–July | $2,030 | 44% | $148 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–May, August–October, December | $1,770 | 45% | $127 |
| Low seasonJanuary–February, November | $1,440 | 39% | $123 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
Guests book Alexandria stays 25 days ahead on average (about four weeks). January stays are booked furthest out, about 41 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 13 days. A typical January booking is made in early December.
January stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 79 active listings in Alexandria 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 Alexandria.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Alexandria neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Alexandria, Lake Buhlow and Cottingham Expressway. 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 Alexandria | The heart of the city featuring historical architecture, local shops, and restaurants. A vibrant area for tourists looking to explore the culture and history of Alexandria. | Alexandria Museum of Art, Kent Plantation House, Rapides Parish Coliseum, City Hall, Fishin' Frank's |
| Lake Buhlow | A scenic area with access to nature and outdoor activities. Ideal for families and tourists seeking a relaxing getaway by the water. | Lake Buhlow, Buhlow Lake Park, Fishing areas, Picnic spots, Walking trails |
| Cottingham Expressway | A rapidly developing area with new businesses and amenities. Attracts visitors looking for modern conveniences and accessibility. | Cottingham Business Park, Shopping centers, Dining options, Parks nearby |
| Alexandria Mall Area | Great for shopping enthusiasts, this area offers a variety of retail options, dining, and entertainment. | Alexandria Mall, Nearby restaurants, Movie theaters, Specialty shops |
| Red River | Offers a beautiful waterfront experience with opportunities for boating and fishing. Attracts outdoor enthusiasts and families. | Red River, Riverfront parks, Fishing spots, Historic sites along the river |
| Historic District | Rich in history and charm, this area boasts beautiful architecture and is close to many cultural attractions. | Historic Alexandria, Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, City Park, Walking tours, Local boutiques |
| Fifth Ward | This area is known for its community events and proximity to local parks, making it appealing for family-oriented travelers. | Fifth Ward Park, Community events, Local markets, Family-friendly activities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Alexandria are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Houses are the most common property type at 68%, about 3.2 times the share of apartments and condos (22%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Alexandria Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 92.4% | 73 |
| Private room | 7.6% | 6 |
Listings by property type
Alexandria Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 68.4% | 54 |
| Apartment/Condo | 21.5% | 17 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.1% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.8% | 3 |
| Others | 1.3% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Alexandria (34% of entire homes), and 42% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 73 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Alexandria entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 34.2% | 25 |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% | 17 |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.5% | 23 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.2% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Alexandria earned $8,440 over the past year, against $15,700 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 25 | $8,440 | $9,170 | $104 | 38% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17 | $17,700 | $17,400 | $142 | 42% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23 | $15,700 | $18,900 | $198 | 35% |
The most common capacity in Alexandria is four guests (26% of listings), and 41% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 73 listings with a guest capacity on file (92% of the market).
Alexandria listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 19.2% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 6.8% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 26.0% | 19 |
| 5 guests | 6.8% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 23.3% | 17 |
| 7 guests | 2.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 15.1% | 11 |
Alexandria hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About four in ten listings (41%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Backyards are common in Alexandria: 62% of listings have one.
Share of Alexandria listings with each common amenity
Guests
Alexandria draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Baton Rouge is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews. English is spoken by 81% of guests, and Spanish by 15%.
99% of Alexandria guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Alexandria guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 6.5% |
| Houston | 3.1% |
| New Orleans | 2.1% |
| Lafayette | 1.9% |
| Destrehan | 1.9% |
Where Alexandria guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.7% |
| Guatemala | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Alexandria guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 81.0% |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| Tagalog | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Portuguese | 0.4% |
Alexandria Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 52% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.82.
Communication and check-in score highest in Alexandria; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.91 |
| Cleanliness | 4.85 |
| Communication | 4.95 |
| Location | 4.82 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.87 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Alexandria listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 14% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 42% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Alexandria listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 46.8% | 37 |
| 181-270 days | 41.8% | 33 |
| 91-180 days | 10.1% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 1.3% | 1 |
Days a year Alexandria listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.3% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 12.7% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 41.8% | 33 |
| 31-90 days | 35.4% | 28 |
| 1-30 days | 8.9% | 7 |
The average Alexandria booking lasts 6.2 nights, longest in September and shortest in March. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 1,480 in all. More than half 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 Alexandria
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly three-quarters of listings in Alexandria accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Alexandria listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Alexandria, used by 35% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 41% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Alexandria listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About nine in ten Alexandria listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $75. Spread over the average stay of 6.2 nights, that adds roughly $12 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Alexandria, a three-bedroom home, took in $50,600 over the past year, about 3.5 times the city's average of $14,600.
Comfortable House - Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
3bd/1bth Quiet Dead End St Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Nice convenient home with outside fireplace Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
sleep11 PrivateSuite/6bed 2.5baths/2 kitchens Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.62
Hardtner House- Best Stay in Alexandria, La Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91
"Cozy Mustard Retreat: Entire Home, See You Soon! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Only 9% of Alexandria listings are classed as professionally managed, though 35% of listings have a co-host. 73% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 82% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 90 km, Natchitoches (76 km away, 84 listings) earned the most per listing, about 87% more than Alexandria. Pineville was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 38% in Alexandria.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville 8 km | 44 | $18,518 | $155 | 41% |
| Natchitoches 76 km | 84 | $27,277 | $317 | 31% |
| Leesville 76 km | 46 | $9,670 | $112 | 37% |
| DeRidder 90 km | 52 | $12,958 | $139 | 36% |
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FAQ
An active Alexandria Airbnb grossed $14,605 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 79 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,480 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Alexandria listings earn between $783 and $2,480 in a typical month, and the top tenth $3,540 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 Alexandria were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Louisiana average. June is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Alexandria cost $146 before fees. Half of listings charge between $91 and $180, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Alexandria 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 Alexandria Airbnb grossed $14,605 in the 12 months to September 2026, 54% below the Louisiana average of $31,540. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $9,585 a year (about $800 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 $1,290 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
June usually pays best, averaging $2,190 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 Alexandria listing was open to book earned $55 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 $97 or more.
Alexandria stays were booked 25 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Alexandria Airbnb stay lasted 6.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Alexandria Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
Downtown Alexandria, Lake Buhlow and Cottingham Expressway draw the most short-term rental interest in Alexandria. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 79 active Airbnb listings in Alexandria as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Pineville, 8 km away.
In Alexandria, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $75.
Method
Figures on this page cover 79 active Airbnb listings in Alexandria 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.