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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Cambridge, MA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Cambridge brought in $40,621 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Massachusetts average of $41,204.
The short answer
Cambridge Airbnb Market at a Glance
Cambridge is cheaper but busier than the Massachusetts average. Listings averaged $272 a night and were booked on 50% of available nights, against $385 and 44% for the Massachusetts average.
Timing matters: in June, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 824 active listings, Cambridge is the second-largest of 128 Massachusetts markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 20% while the number of active listings grew 19%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cambridge?
Gross bookings per Cambridge listing averaged $40,621 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Massachusetts average: $41,204), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Cambridge listing brings in $6,560 in June, its best month, and $2,390 in February, its slowest. July runs within 1% of June, so either can come out on top in a given year. 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 3.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $10,300+ a month, about 3.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $6,060 or more, roughly $2,900 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $3,150 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,760 or less, about 56% 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.
June earns about 2.7 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $4,420 $8,000 $2,310
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.
Cambridge Airbnb Data by Month
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 nightly rate; bookings peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,779 | 62.9% | $253 | $159 | 48 days | 7.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,553 | 66.4% | $257 | $179 | 59 days | 5.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,720 | 53.5% | $238 | $124 | 38 days | 6.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,014 | 41.4% | $231 | $97 | 28 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,647 | 42.5% | $218 | $85 | 30 days | 8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,466 | 43.7% | $215 | $88 | 28 days | 6.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,522 | 50.1% | $232 | $114 | 31 days | 7.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $4,482 | 54.2% | $261 | $149 | 69 days | 5.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $6,142 | 55.8% | $311 | $198 | 67 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $8,003 | 61.9% | $370 | $267 | 70 days | 6.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $7,372 | 58.7% | $335 | $238 | 56 days | 6.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,486 | 56.1% | $300 | $177 | 41 days | 5.2 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 Cambridge home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb profit calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Cambridge Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cambridge Airbnb took in $40,621 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,310 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 $4,500 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,810 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,550 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,000 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.
Cambridge Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $37,811 | $72,830 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Cambridge bookings | $2,810 | $5,410 |
| Gross bookings | $40,621 | $78,240 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Cambridge listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,380 | −$10,360 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,810 | −$5,410 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,030 | −$3,910 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$810 | −$1,560 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,220 | −$2,350 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$410 | −$410 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$200 | −$200 |
| 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 | −$12,860 | −$24,200 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $27,761about $2,310 a month | $54,040about $4,500 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Cambridge Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Cambridge'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 Cambridge home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Cambridge's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cambridge listings are booked on 76% or more of their nights, against 56% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $195 adds about $1,930 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $325 a night or more, against a median of $195. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $3,780 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, June brings the average listing about $6,560, against $2,390 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Cambridge listings average 4.78 stars, and 40% 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 $6,520 a month, against $3,390 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cambridge?
Cambridge listings were booked on 50% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Massachusetts average (44%) and 9 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 67% in October and falls to 43% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 89%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 76% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 56% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 31% or less, under three nights a week.
October is usually the busiest month in Cambridge, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 56% 67% 41%
The 12-month rate of 50% 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 Cambridge?
The average nightly rate in Cambridge, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $272 over the past year, about 29% below the Massachusetts average of $385 and about 15% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June at about $315 and bottom out in February and December at about $215.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $545+ a night, about 2.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $325 or more, about $130 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $195 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $115 or less, about 59% of the median.
June rates run 47% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $250 $370 $203
The 12-month ADR of $272 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 Cambridge?
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 Cambridge it averaged $146 over the past year, from about $83 in a typical January to about $219 in a typical June.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $308+ per open night, about 3.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $184 or more, about $90 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $95 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $60 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
June RevPAR is about 2.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $145 $267 $80
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Cambridge
Cambridge has one high season, May through October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to March. A listing earns about 2.3 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Cambridge
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $4,420 $6,560 $2,390
Revenue by month in Cambridge in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,560 |
| February | Low season | $2,390 |
| March | Low season | $3,430 |
| April | Shoulder season | $4,270 |
| May | High season | $5,590 |
| June | High season | $6,560 |
| July | High season | $6,530 |
| August | High season | $5,230 |
| September | High season | $4,650 |
| October | High season | $5,240 |
| November | Low season | $3,640 |
| December | Low season | $2,930 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–October | $5,630 | 62% | $275 |
| Shoulder seasonApril | $4,270 | 56% | $251 |
| Low seasonNovember–March | $2,990 | 48% | $220 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cambridge?
Guests book Cambridge stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 68 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 26 days. A typical May booking is made in early March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 45 days 70 days 24 days
The 12-month figure of 49 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 Cambridge
41% of the 824 active listings in Cambridge display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Cambridge.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cambridge
AirROI's area guide picks eight Cambridge neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Harvard Square, Central Square and Kendall Square. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Square | A bustling hub of culture and academia, featuring shops, restaurants, and historic sites. It attracts visitors to Harvard University and offers a vibrant atmosphere year-round. | Harvard University, Harvard Art Museums, Oldies but Goodies rock club, Tavern in the Square, The Brattle Theatre |
| Central Square | Known for its eclectic vibe, Central Square is a diverse neighborhood with restaurants, music venues, and proximity to MIT. It attracts a mix of students, young professionals, and visitors. | The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub, Central Square Theater, Cambridge Public Library, The Cantab Lounge, Tavern at the End of the World |
| Kendall Square | Famous for its innovation and technology hubs, Kendall Square is close to MIT and hosts many tech startups. Ideal for business travelers and tech enthusiasts looking for short-term stays. | MIT Museum, Kendall Square Cinema, The Charles River, Harvard University, Inman Square |
| Porter Square | A key junction for travelers and residents, this area features a mix of residential and commercial properties. It offers easy access to public transportation and nearby attractions. | Porter Square Shopping Center, Alewife Brook Parkway, Drew's and The Abbey, The Somerville Theatre, Massachusetts Audubon Society |
| Inman Square | A lively neighborhood known for its diverse food scene and local shops, Inman Square attracts food lovers and those wanting a community feel. | Toscanini's Ice Cream, The Druid, Cambridge Public Library, The Alewife, Popular local cafes and eateries |
| Fresh Pond | A predominantly residential neighborhood with a large park and pond. Ideal for guests seeking a peaceful retreat while still being close to city amenities. | Fresh Pond Reservation, The Fresh Pond Mall, Walking trails, Dog park, Golf course |
| Mit West | An area that is thriving with development and close to research facilities of MIT, attractive to students and tech workers alike, providing an energetic environment. | MIT Sloan School of Management, Baker House, Research labs, Nearby cafés and tech hubs, Unique architectural sights |
| Cambridgeport | A charming residential area known for its historic homes and picturesque streets, Cambridgeport attracts families and travelers looking for a more subdued atmosphere, with easy river access. | Charles River, The Amory Playground, Local art galleries, Dining options along the river, Bike paths and walking trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Cambridge Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Cambridge is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 48% of listings, against 51% for entire homes. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 62%, about 2.4 times the share of houses (26%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Cambridge Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 51%
- Private room 48%
- Hotel room <1%
- Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 51.3% | 423 |
| Private room | 48.3% | 398 |
| Hotel room | 0.2% | 2 |
| Shared room | 0.1% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Cambridge Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 62%
- House 26%
- Hotel/Boutique 10%
- Others 2%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 62.0% | 511 |
| House | 25.8% | 213 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 10.4% | 86 |
| Others | 1.6% | 13 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Cambridge Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Cambridge (32% of entire homes), and 32% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 413 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Cambridge entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
9%
27%
32%
23%
7%
3%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 8.7% | 36 |
| 1 bedroom | 27.1% | 112 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% | 132 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.5% | 93 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.0% | 29 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% | 11 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Cambridge
A typical studio in Cambridge earned $28,600 over the past year, against $140,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 36 | $28,600 | $31,300 | $212 | 51% |
| 1 bedroom | 112 | $37,900 | $39,200 | $259 | 51% |
| 2 bedrooms | 132 | $42,000 | $50,500 | $367 | 49% |
| 3 bedrooms | 93 | $75,300 | $85,600 | $515 | 52% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29 | $107,000 | $114,000 | $702 | 53% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11 | $140,000 | $162,000 | $843 | 53% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Cambridge Sleep?
Most Cambridge listings are sized for couples and small families: 62% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 15% take eight or more. Shares are of the 496 listings with a guest capacity on file (60% of the market).
Cambridge listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
1%
26%
12%
24%
8%
11%
3%
15%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.8% | 4 |
| 2 guests | 25.8% | 128 |
| 3 guests | 12.1% | 60 |
| 4 guests | 23.6% | 117 |
| 5 guests | 8.3% | 41 |
| 6 guests | 11.3% | 56 |
| 7 guests | 3.4% | 17 |
| 8+ guests | 14.7% | 73 |
How Cambridge Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Cambridge hosts set up an average of 2.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 17% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 10
- Beds per listing
- 2.1
- Show exact location
- 17%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Cambridge Offer?
Cambridge listings compete on the household basics: the ten most common amenities are staples led by wifi, heating and air conditioning, with no pool, hot tub or free on-site parking among them.
Share of Cambridge listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Cambridge
Listings in Cambridge with arcade games earned about 3.0 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $116,000 against $38,500. The gap is smaller for a game console (about 2.7 times as much) and a children's playroom (about 2.7 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Cambridge listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade games | 3% | $116,000 | $38,500 | +202% |
| Game console | 3% | $107,000 | $38,900 | +174% |
| Children's playroom | 4% | $102,000 | $38,300 | +166% |
| Children’s bikes | 1% | $92,400 | $39,900 | +132% |
| Outdoor playground | 3% | $88,700 | $39,200 | +126% |
| Pool table | 3% | $83,600 | $39,400 | +112% |
| Free parking on premises | 34% | $62,100 | $29,700 | +109% |
| Single level home | 7% | $78,300 | $37,700 | +108% |
| Smart lock | 16% | $71,000 | $35,000 | +103% |
| Free street parking | 26% | $63,100 | $32,800 | +92% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Cambridge?
Most Cambridge guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 26% of those who left reviews live outside the United States, led by visitors from the United Kingdom and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 53%, followed by Spanish and French.
74% of Cambridge guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 74%
- International 26%
Where Cambridge guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 6.7% |
| Boston | 2.9% |
| San Francisco | 2.0% |
| Chicago | 1.6% |
| Los Angeles | 1.5% |
Where Cambridge guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 74.3% |
| United Kingdom | 4.2% |
| Canada | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% |
| France | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Cambridge guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 52.9% |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| German | 4.4% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Cambridge?
Cambridge Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 40% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.66, against 4.90 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 102 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Cambridge; value 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 | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.66 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Cambridge: Stays, Rules and Fees
About two-thirds of Cambridge listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 35% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 32% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Cambridge listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 35%
- 181-270 days 32%
- 91-180 days 22%
- 31-90 days 11%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 34.6% | 285 |
| 181-270 days | 32.2% | 265 |
| 91-180 days | 21.8% | 180 |
| 31-90 days | 10.8% | 89 |
| 1-30 days | 0.6% | 5 |
Days a year Cambridge listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 12%
- 181-270 days 23%
- 91-180 days 32%
- 31-90 days 21%
- 1-30 days 13%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 12.3% | 101 |
| 181-270 days | 22.8% | 188 |
| 91-180 days | 31.8% | 262 |
| 31-90 days | 20.6% | 170 |
| 1-30 days | 12.5% | 103 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Cambridge?
Bookings in Cambridge average 5.6 to 7.8 nights depending on the month, longest in January and shortest in December. Listings took about 27 bookings each over the year, some 22,300 in all. 55% 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 Cambridge
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 6.7 nights 7.8 nights 5.6 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Cambridge Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
45% of listings in Cambridge accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights. A smaller group, 15%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Cambridge, used by 49% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 24% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Cambridge listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Cambridge?
About eight in ten Cambridge listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $120; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of about seven nights, that adds roughly $17 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $120
- Listings charging a fee
- 79.2%
- Share of gross revenue
- 6.9%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Cambridge
The top-grossing Airbnb in Cambridge, an eight-bedroom home, took in $451,000 over the past year, about 11 times the city's average of $40,600. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Luxe Penthouse | MIT, Harvard, T & Free parking Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Luxurious Condo near MIT, Harvard & the T+ Parking Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $316,583
- Occupancy
- 78.6%
- Daily rate
- $1,032
Best Location At Harvard University! Free Parking! Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- $263,337
- Occupancy
- 68.9%
- Daily rate
- $1,020
Luxurious condo | MIT, Harvard, T | Free parking Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $246,206
- Occupancy
- 82.0%
- Daily rate
- $784
Luxurious condo | MIT, Harvard, T | Free parking Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- $238,974
- Occupancy
- 84.6%
- Daily rate
- $765
NEW Ultimate Downtown Boston Game Loft Free Parkng Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $229,281
- Occupancy
- 58.8%
- Daily rate
- $1,172
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Cambridge?
Jonah Magno is the top-grossing host in Cambridge, with $1.96 million in bookings across 21 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 20% of the market's 824 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Naomi's Homes grossed $294,000 per listing, about 3.2 times Jonah Magno's $93,300.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Magno | 21 | $1,958,622 | $93,268 | 4.81/5 | |
| Naomi's Homes | 5 | $1,472,326 | $294,465 | 4.99/5 | |
| Steve | 45 | $1,179,447 | $26,210 | 4.75/5 | |
| 4 | Lilith | 47 | $1,038,671 | $22,099 | 4.66/5 |
| 5 | Jessica | 10 | $980,406 | $98,041 | 4.86/5 |
| 6 | Stay Thatch | 20 | $903,922 | $45,196 | 4.76/5 |
| 7 | The Wharf Hospitality | 3 | $608,591 | $202,864 | 4.99/5 |
| 8 | Phil | 3 | $538,094 | $179,365 | 4.95/5 |
| 9 | Maison Atelier Luxe | 3 | $523,711 | $174,570 | 4.98/5 |
| 10 | Kama | 9 | $490,228 | $54,470 | 4.73/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Cambridge?
Only 8% of Cambridge listings are classed as professionally managed, though 44% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half 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 82% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 50.7%
- Professional management
- 8.0%
- Cohosted listings
- 44.1%
- Instant Book enabled
- 31.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 81.9%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Cambridge
5 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Cambridge, and companies run 11% of its 824 active listings. Stay Thatch is the largest, with 20 listings and an average guest rating of 4.79; the next largest are Massliving Stays, Synchronest, Metro Luxe Stays and Naomi's Homes. Among the five largest, Naomi's Homes' homes rate highest, at 4.99.
The five largest run 8% of Cambridge's listings
Share of Cambridge's 824 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Stay Thatch 2% · 20
- Massliving Stays 2% · 18
- Synchronest 2% · 14
- Metro Luxe Stays <1% · 5
- Naomi's Homes <1% · 5
- All other listings 92%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Massachusetts, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Cambridge vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 10 km, Somerville (8 km away) earned the most per listing, about 22% more than Cambridge.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop 2 km | 71 | $40,330 | $264 | 43% |
| Chelsea 4 km | 85 | $24,238 | $226 | 45% |
| Revere 5 km | 139 | $35,964 | $250 | 51% |
| Everett 6 km | 176 | $33,742 | $239 | 47% |
| Boston 8 km | 2,780 | $41,773 | $300 | 47% |
| Somerville 8 km | 435 | $49,451 | $310 | 51% |
| Malden 9 km | 108 | $24,012 | $213 | 43% |
| Medford 10 km | 162 | $33,452 | $255 | 45% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Massachusetts
- Provincetown Airbnb data 733 listings
- Dennis Airbnb data 682 listings
- Barnstable Airbnb data 634 listings
- Yarmouth Airbnb data 609 listings
- Falmouth Airbnb data 600 listings
- Oak Bluffs Airbnb data 383 listings
- Chatham Airbnb data 380 listings
- Salem Airbnb data 347 listings
See all 128 Massachusetts Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Cambridge
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Cambridge:
- City of Beacon Airbnb data NY · $267/night · 50.4%
- West Hollywood Airbnb data CA · $268/night · 50.0%
- Gilbert Airbnb data AZ · $268/night · 49.9%
- Ashford Airbnb data WA · $263/night · 50.1%
- Burlington Airbnb data VT · $285/night · 50.0%
- Brunswick Airbnb data ME · $262/night · 49.8%
FAQ
Cambridge Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cambridge?
An active Cambridge Airbnb grossed $40,621 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 824 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,060 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Cambridge?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cambridge listings earn between $1,760 and $6,060 in a typical month, and the top tenth $10,300 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Cambridge?
Listings in Cambridge were booked on 50% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 44% for the Massachusetts average. October is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cambridge?
The average booked night in Cambridge cost $272 before fees. Half of listings charge between $115 and $325, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cambridge?
In Cambridge, 41% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Cambridge?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cambridge Airbnb grossed $40,621 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Massachusetts average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $27,761 a year (about $2,310 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 $4,500 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Cambridge?
June usually pays best, averaging $6,560 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Cambridge?
Each night a Cambridge listing was open to book earned $146 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 $308 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cambridge?
Cambridge stays were booked 49 days (about seven 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 Cambridge?
The average Cambridge Airbnb stay lasts about seven nights. A listing took 27 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Cambridge rated?
Guests rate Cambridge Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cambridge?
Harvard Square, Central Square and Kendall Square draw the most short-term rental interest in Cambridge. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Cambridge?
AirROI counted 824 active Airbnb listings in Cambridge as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Winthrop, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cambridge?
In Cambridge, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $120; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 824 active Airbnb listings in Cambridge 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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