Peaceful 5 bedroom 4.5 bath waterfront house Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $203,233
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- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Oakland brought in $27,001 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 33% less than the Maine average of $40,509.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Maine average. Listings averaged $287 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights, against $390 and 44% for the Maine average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 48 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 48 active listings, Oakland is the 74th-largest of 189 Maine markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 25% while the number of active listings grew 23%.
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Gross bookings per Oakland listing averaged $27,001 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Maine average: $40,509), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Oakland listing brings in $6,590 in August, its best month, and $2,420 in February, its slowest. July runs within 4% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 2.7 times what February 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.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $3,424 | 41.1% | $282 | $110 | 86 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,165 | 37.5% | $273 | $106 | 49 days | 4.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,449 | 35.0% | $276 | $79 | 25 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,832 | 30.3% | $277 | $59 | 52 days | 5.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,793 | 27.6% | $276 | $64 | 37 days | 3.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,980 | 28.8% | $274 | $64 | 23 days | 4.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,072 | 27.6% | $279 | $69 | 58 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,638 | 27.5% | $296 | $85 | 93 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,967 | 48.1% | $304 | $166 | 68 days | 6.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $5,966 | 53.0% | $314 | $192 | 98 days | 5.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $6,046 | 56.7% | $318 | $195 | 93 days | 5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $3,955 | 42.5% | $289 | $132 | 87 days | 3.3 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Oakland address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Oakland Airbnb took in $27,001 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,460 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 $2,690 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,420 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,670 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,260 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 | $24,581 | $44,670 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Oakland bookings | $2,420 | $4,410 |
| Gross bookings | $27,001 | $49,080 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 92% of Oakland listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,900 | −$7,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,420 | −$4,410 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,350 | −$2,450 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$540 | −$980 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$810 | −$1,470 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$270 | −$270 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$140 | −$140 |
| 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 | −$9,430 | −$16,820 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $17,571about $1,460 a month | $32,260about $2,690 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Oakland'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 Oakland 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 $4,090 a month, against $2,250 for the average one.
Occupancy
Oakland listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Maine average (44%) and 4 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 35% in May to 60% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Oakland, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
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
The average nightly rate in Oakland, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $287 over the past year, about 26% below the Maine average of $390 and about 14% below the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $310 and bottom out in November and December at about $260.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 18% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Oakland it averaged $116 over the past year, from about $86 in a typical February to about $213 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.5 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $116 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 48 active listings, the monthly pattern in Oakland is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Oakland
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,820 |
| February | $2,420 |
| March | $2,730 |
| April | $3,000 |
| May | $3,280 |
| June | $4,880 |
| July | $6,380 |
| August | $6,590 |
| September | $4,140 |
| October | $3,770 |
| November | $3,130 |
| December | $2,900 |
Guests book Oakland stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 106 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical July booking is made in late March.
July 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 81 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 48 active listings in Oakland 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 Oakland.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Oakland neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Oakland Downtown, Lakeside and Montclair. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Downtown | A vibrant hub with a mix of business, dining, and nightlife. Perfect for urban explorers and those looking to experience local culture and events. | Fox Theater, Oakland Museum of California, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, The Alley |
| Lakeside | A picturesque neighborhood surrounding Lake Merritt, providing a serene atmosphere for families and nature lovers looking for outdoor activities. | Lake Merritt, Bird Sanctuary, Lakeside Park, The Grand Lake Theater, Oakland's Farmer's Market |
| Montclair | A charming suburban area known for its upscale homes and boutique shopping. Attractive to families and those seeking a quieter retreat close to the city. | Montclair Village, Redwood Regional Park, Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Cafes and local shops |
| Rockridge | A trendy neighborhood with a strong community vibe, popular for its shopping and dining on College Avenue. Great for young professionals and families. | Rockridge BART Station, College Avenue shopping, Local restaurants and cafes, The Claremont Hotel |
| East Oakland | Offers a diverse community and a variety of local restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions. A great spot for budget travelers or those seeking local experiences. | Morrison Park, Eastside Cultural Center, Local taco trucks, Oakland Zoo |
| West Oakland | An up-and-coming area with a rich history and increasing popularity among artists and creatives. Attractive to those interested in the arts and music scenes. | The Crucible, West Oakland Art Walk, GhostTown Brewing, Local art galleries |
| Piedmont | A quaint, small city surrounded by Oakland, offering upscale living and access to beautiful parks. Appeals to those looking for a quieter environment yet close to urban amenities. | Piedmont Park, Piedmont Avenue shops, Local cafes, Historic architecture |
| Temescal | A hip area known for its dining scene, vintage shops, and art galleries. Perfect for those who enjoy trendy neighborhoods with a vibrant atmosphere. | Temescal Alley, Local restaurants, Art galleries, The Temescal Farmers' Market |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Oakland is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, about 2.3 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (23%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Oakland Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 95.8% | 46 |
| Private room | 4.2% | 2 |
Listings by property type
Oakland Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 52.1% | 25 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 22.9% | 11 |
| Apartment/Condo | 20.8% | 10 |
| Others | 4.2% | 2 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Oakland (37% of entire homes), and 39% have three or more bedrooms.
Oakland entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.3% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 19.6% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.0% | 17 |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.4% | 8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% | 3 |
The most common capacity in Oakland is six guests (23% of listings), and 43% of listings sleep six or more.
Oakland listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10.6% | 5 |
| 3 guests | 6.4% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 21.3% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 19.1% | 9 |
| 6 guests | 23.4% | 11 |
| 7 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 17.0% | 8 |
Oakland hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. About two in ten listings (21%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Oakland: 65% of listings have one, and 63% offer lake access.
Share of Oakland listings with each common amenity
Guests
Oakland draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Boston is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 68% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
96% of Oakland guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Oakland guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Boston | 4.3% |
| New York | 3.8% |
| Portland | 3.5% |
| Greenwich | 2.3% |
| Los Angeles | 1.4% |
Where Oakland guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 95.7% |
| Canada | 2.0% |
| Australia | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Oakland guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 67.8% |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| French | 3.3% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
Oakland Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 65% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.91 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Oakland; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.83 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Oakland listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 15% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Oakland listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 60.4% | 29 |
| 181-270 days | 27.1% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 12.5% | 6 |
Days a year Oakland listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.1% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 12.5% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 27.1% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 39.6% | 19 |
| 1-30 days | 18.8% | 9 |
The average Oakland booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in April and shortest in February. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Oakland
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About seven in ten listings in Oakland accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Oakland 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 Oakland, used by 44% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 48% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Oakland listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Oakland listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $95, and some higher fees lift the average to $147. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly $20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Oakland, a five-bedroom home, took in $203,000 over the past year, about 7.5 times the city's average of $27,000.
Peaceful 5 bedroom 4.5 bath waterfront house Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Lakefront 3 bedroom pet friendly on Messalonski Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Lake Front with Amazing Sunset on McGrath Pond Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Leaf peeper paradise 4br central Maine Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Lake-House on water, East Lake, Near Waterville Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.90
The Lake House on McGrath Pond | 4BR | Waterfront Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89 Professional management companies run 15% of Oakland listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 38% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 92% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 61 km, Belgrade (10 km away, 64 listings) earned the most per listing, about 50% more than Oakland. Belfast was the busiest, booked on 50% of nights against 37% in Oakland.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville 8 km | 40 | $13,718 | $152 | 32% |
| Belgrade 10 km | 64 | $40,582 | $437 | 38% |
| Augusta 26 km | 53 | $26,593 | $201 | 49% |
| Winthrop 32 km | 36 | $29,887 | $350 | 40% |
| Wilton 39 km | 37 | $19,971 | $199 | 39% |
| Kingfield 58 km | 54 | $25,546 | $291 | 34% |
| Waldoboro 60 km | 32 | $26,135 | $333 | 41% |
| Belfast 61 km | 118 | $36,347 | $296 | 50% |
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FAQ
An active Oakland Airbnb grossed $27,001 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 48 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,260 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Oakland listings earn between $1,270 and $4,260 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,570 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 Oakland were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 44% for the Maine average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Oakland cost $287 before fees. Half of listings charge between $175 and $335, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Oakland 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 Oakland Airbnb grossed $27,001 in the 12 months to October 2026, 33% below the Maine average of $40,509. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $17,571 a year (about $1,460 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 $2,690 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging $6,590 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 Oakland listing was open to book earned $116 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 $265 or more.
Oakland stays were booked 81 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.
The average Oakland Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Oakland Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Oakland Downtown, Lakeside and Montclair draw the most short-term rental interest in Oakland. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 48 active Airbnb listings in Oakland as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Waterville, 8 km away.
In Oakland, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $95, and some higher fees lift the average to $147.
All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 909 Airbnb stays in Oakland, ME in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Maine tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 48 active Airbnb listings in Oakland 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.