The River Lodge Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $159,932
- Occupancy
- 67.3%
- Daily rate
- $626
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Aitkin brought in $32,018 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Minnesota average of $31,531.
The short answer
Aitkin earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $317 a night and were booked on 35% of available nights, against $260 and 43% for the Minnesota average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.7 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Aitkin is the 54th-largest of 113 Minnesota markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Aitkin listing averaged $32,018 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Minnesota average: $31,531), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Aitkin listing brings in $10,100 in July, its best month, and $2,730 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 46% 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 3.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 3.7 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,706 | 26.7% | $299 | $90 | 74 days | 2.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,276 | 31.3% | $290 | $106 | 68 days | 2.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,541 | 42.9% | $281 | $118 | 62 days | 4.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,105 | 31.8% | $284 | $100 | 49 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,737 | 28.5% | $276 | $88 | 45 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,462 | 27.5% | $275 | $88 | 35 days | 2.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,229 | 29.0% | $276 | $104 | 32 days | 2.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,485 | 24.7% | $284 | $83 | 34 days | 3.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,048 | 26.7% | $337 | $98 | 52 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,839 | 50.1% | $379 | $228 | 108 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $10,369 | 64.8% | $402 | $334 | 129 days | 4.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $7,590 | 55.2% | $384 | $245 | 107 days | 2.8 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.
The typical Aitkin listing earns about $3,220 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Aitkin Airbnb took in $32,018 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,620 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 $2,790 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,640 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,390 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 | $27,378 | $46,690 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Aitkin bookings | $4,640 | $7,910 |
| Gross bookings | $32,018 | $54,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 83% of Aitkin listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,300 | −$7,330 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,640 | −$7,910 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,600 | −$2,730 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$640 | −$1,090 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$960 | −$1,640 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$320 | −$320 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$160 | −$160 |
| 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 | −$12,620 | −$21,180 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $19,398about $1,620 a month | $33,420about $2,790 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Aitkin'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 Aitkin 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 $4,550 a month, against $2,670 for the average one.
Occupancy
Aitkin listings were booked on 35% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points below the Minnesota average (43%) and 6 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in April to 68% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Aitkin, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 35% 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 Aitkin, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $317 over the past year, about 22% above the Minnesota average of $260 and about the same as the U.S. average ($320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $365 and bottom out in January and February at about $270.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 34% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 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 Aitkin it averaged $139 over the past year, from about $98 in a typical February to about $324 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.3 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $139 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Aitkin is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Aitkin
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $3,190 |
| February | $2,730 |
| March | $3,270 |
| April | $3,090 |
| May | $3,160 |
| June | $7,100 |
| July | $10,100 |
| August | $7,740 |
| September | $3,430 |
| October | $3,720 |
| November | $3,400 |
| December | $3,240 |
Guests book Aitkin stays 77 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 128 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 46 days. A typical July booking is made in early March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 77 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 30 active listings in Aitkin 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 Aitkin.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Aitkin neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Aitkin Lake, Ripley Lake and Paul Bunyan State Forest. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin Lake | A scenic lake area ideal for water activities and surrounded by nature. Popular among families and nature lovers seeking a peaceful getaway. | Aitkin Lake, Fishing and boating, Kayaking, Picnic areas, Wildlife watching |
| Ripley Lake | Known for its serene environment and recreational opportunities, Ripley Lake is perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy outdoor activities. | Ripley Lake, Fishing spots, Hiking trails, Camping areas, Nature photography |
| Paul Bunyan State Forest | Offers extensive wooded areas and trails, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a peaceful retreat in the woods. | Hiking and biking trails, Wildlife viewing, Campsites, Fishing in local lakes |
| McGregor | A small town with access to multiple lakes and natural attractions, ideal for those seeking tranquility and outdoor adventure. | Lake Minnewaska, Fishing, Canoeing, Historical landmarks in McGregor |
| Rabbit Lake | A serene, less crowded lake area perfect for fishing, swimming, and enjoying nature. Attractive for families and small groups seeking retreat. | Rabbit Lake, Bird watching, Swimming, Picnic areas |
| Lake Mille Lacs | A well-known fishing and recreation destination, popular for tourists and locals alike, offering varied outdoor activities. | Mille Lacs Lake, Fishing, Boating, Resorts and accommodations, Wildlife viewing |
| Lakes Area Trail | Popular among cyclists and walkers, this area provides beautiful views and a chance to connect with nature, attracting athletic travelers. | Scenic biking trails, Nature walks, Wildflower viewing, Close to local dining options |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Aitkin are entire homes (93%), with private rooms at 7%. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 60% of listings, about 1.8 times the share of houses (33%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Aitkin Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.3% | 28 |
| Private room | 6.7% | 2 |
Cabins lead the property mix
Aitkin Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 60.0% | 18 |
| House | 33.3% | 10 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.7% | 2 |
The most common size among Aitkin's 28 entire homes with a bedroom count is three bedrooms (11 homes).
Aitkin 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 | 3.6% | 1 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% | 11 |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% | 4 |
The most common capacity in Aitkin is six guests or eight or more (43% of listings each), and 87% of listings sleep six or more.
Aitkin listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 3.3% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 3.3% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 6.7% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 43.3% | 13 |
| 8+ guests | 43.3% | 13 |
Aitkin hosts set up an average of 5.3 beds per listing. Only 27% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Waterfront settings are common in Aitkin: 73% of listings have one, and 57% have a fireplace.
Share of Aitkin listings with each common amenity
Guests
Aitkin is a domestic market: every guest who left a review lives in the United States. Minneapolis alone accounts for 22% of reviews.
100% of Aitkin guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Aitkin guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 22.2% |
| Saint Paul | 10.5% |
| Fargo | 2.0% |
| Minnesota | 2.0% |
| Seattle | 1.3% |
Languages spoken by Aitkin guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 83.9% |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| German | 3.6% |
| French | 3.6% |
| Arabic | 1.8% |
Aitkin Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.83.
Check-in scores highest in Aitkin; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.86 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.83 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Aitkin listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% 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 Aitkin listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 66.7% | 20 |
| 181-270 days | 26.7% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 6.7% | 2 |
Days a year Aitkin listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.3% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 3.3% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 30.0% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 40.0% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 23.3% | 7 |
The average Aitkin booking lasts 3.4 nights, longest in April and shortest in February. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Aitkin
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than half of listings in Aitkin accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Aitkin 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 Aitkin, used by 53% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 37% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Aitkin listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Aitkin listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $208. Spread over the average stay of 3.4 nights, that adds roughly $60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Aitkin, a seven-bedroom home, took in $160,000 over the past year, about five times the city's average of $32,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three bedrooms.
The River Lodge Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.96
MillMann's Lodge on Dam Lake *Sauna* Pontoon Swim Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Sullivan Lake AFrame LakehomeFree Pontoon Included Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Beautiful Lakefront property with Guesthouse Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.73
Cozy Lakeside Retreat with Stunning Sunset View! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cuyuna Lakes Escape Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Only 10% of Aitkin listings are classed as professionally managed, though 47% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 83% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 41 km, Crosslake (39 km away) earned the most per listing, about 58% more than Aitkin. Deerwood and Brainerd were the busiest, each booked on 40% of nights against 35% in Aitkin.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerwood 14 km | 43 | $43,022 | $427 | 40% |
| Crosby 20 km | 122 | $22,577 | $215 | 34% |
| Garrison 24 km | 32 | $23,029 | $307 | 31% |
| Merrifield 33 km | 34 | $48,464 | $434 | 37% |
| Brainerd 36 km | 109 | $42,014 | $377 | 40% |
| Isle 38 km | 32 | $28,792 | $359 | 34% |
| Crosslake 39 km | 118 | $50,566 | $463 | 38% |
| Breezy Point 41 km | 47 | $32,346 | $351 | 35% |
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FAQ
An active Aitkin Airbnb grossed $32,018 on average in the 12 months to September 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 $5,490 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Aitkin listings earn between $1,500 and $5,490 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,400 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 Aitkin were booked on 35% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Minnesota average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Aitkin cost $317 before fees. Half of listings charge between $205 and $390, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Aitkin 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 Aitkin Airbnb grossed $32,018 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Minnesota average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $19,398 a year (about $1,620 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 $2,790 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $10,100 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 Aitkin listing was open to book earned $139 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 $252 or more.
Aitkin stays were booked 77 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 Aitkin Airbnb stay lasted 3.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Aitkin Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Aitkin Lake, Ripley Lake and Paul Bunyan State Forest draw the most short-term rental interest in Aitkin. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Aitkin as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Deerwood, 14 km away.
In Aitkin, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $208.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Aitkin 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.