Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Dayton, OH Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
507
Avg. booking lead time
32 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
February

The short answer

Dayton Airbnb Market at a Glance

Dayton is priced below the Ohio average. Listings averaged $148 a night, about 34% less than that average of $225, and were booked on 41% of available nights, close to its 41% occupancy.

July, usually the best month, brings in about 64% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.

With 507 active listings, Dayton is the fifth-largest of 174 Ohio markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 10% while the number of active listings grew 61%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Dayton?

Gross bookings per Dayton listing averaged $15,429 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Ohio average: $27,235), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Dayton listing brings in $2,470 in July, its best month, and $1,500 in February, its slowest. January runs within 3% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% 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 3.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,130+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $2,800 or more, roughly $1,200 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $1,600 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $747 or less, about half of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

July earns about 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.

Dayton 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.

July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in June 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Dayton, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$1,84039.4%$143$6166 days5.1 nights
Oct 2025$2,17444.7%$144$7034 days5.9 nights
Nov 2025$2,02844.7%$143$6833 days6.3 nights
Dec 2025$2,03143.8%$145$6621 days6.1 nights
Jan 2026$1,51036.6%$140$4917 days7.2 nights
Feb 2026$1,43736.2%$138$5117 days6.5 nights
Mar 2026$1,85843.3%$140$6021 days6.5 nights
Apr 2026$1,91542.5%$143$6445 days5.4 nights
May 2026$2,13042.9%$153$6958 days5.9 nights
Jun 2026$2,43948.0%$157$8140 days6.3 nights
Jul 2026$2,75347.4%$159$8941 days6.9 nights
Aug 2026$2,38346.5%$156$7728 days5.8 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 Dayton listing earns about $1,600 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

Is an Airbnb in Dayton Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Dayton Airbnb took in $15,429 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $820 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 $1,450 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,780 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $970 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $710 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.

Dayton Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Dayton Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$13,649$23,860
Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Dayton bookings$1,780$3,110
Gross bookings$15,429$26,970
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Dayton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$2,050−$3,580
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$1,780−$3,110
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$770−$1,350
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$310−$540
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$460−$810
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$150−$150
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$80−$80
Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings$0$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free$0$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on$0$0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$5,600−$9,620
Left for housing costs, then profit$9,829about $820 a month$17,350about $1,450 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Dayton Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Dayton'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 Dayton home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Dayton's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Dayton listings are booked on 63% or more of their nights, against 40% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $120 adds about $1,200 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $165 a night or more, against a median of $120. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $1,360 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $2,470, against $1,500 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Dayton listings average 4.76 stars, and 34% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $2,250 a month, against $1,290 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Dayton?

Dayton listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Ohio average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 48% in October and falls to 37% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 80%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 63% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 40% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 21% or less, under two nights a week.

October is usually the busiest month in Dayton, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 41% 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 Dayton?

The average nightly rate in Dayton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $148 over the past year, about 34% below the Ohio average of $225 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 February and September at about $135.

The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $235+ a night, about twice the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $165 or more, about $45 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $120 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $87 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

July rates run 13% above February's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month ADR of $148 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 Dayton?

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 Dayton it averaged $60 over the past year, from about $50 in a typical January to about $80 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $111+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $77 or more, about $30 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $47 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $27 or less, about 57% of the median.

July RevPAR is about 1.6 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $60 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Dayton

Dayton has two high seasons, June–August and October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to April. A listing earns about 39% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Dayton

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Dayton in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Dayton, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$1,540
FebruaryLow season$1,500
MarchLow season$1,830
AprilLow season$1,790
MayShoulder season$2,070
JuneHigh season$2,340
JulyHigh season$2,470
AugustHigh season$2,310
SeptemberShoulder season$1,870
OctoberHigh season$2,170
NovemberShoulder season$2,000
DecemberShoulder season$2,070
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Dayton by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJune–August, October$2,32047%$146
Shoulder seasonMay, September, November–December$2,00044%$140
Low seasonJanuary–April$1,66041%$135

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Dayton?

Guests book Dayton stays 32 days ahead on average (about five weeks). September stays are booked furthest out, about 61 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical September booking is made in mid-July.

September stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Dayton

None of the 507 active listings in Dayton 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 Dayton.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dayton

AirROI's area guide picks six Dayton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Oregon District, Downtown Dayton and Englewood. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dayton
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Oregon District Vibrant historic neighborhood known for its lively arts scene, unique shops, and restaurants. Attracts guests interested in culture and nightlife.Oregon District Historic Buildings, Dancing in the Streets Festival, Local Breweries, Spaghetti Warehouse, Mural Tours
Downtown Dayton Business hub filled with entertainment options, restaurants, and historical sites. Ideal for business travelers and tourists alike.Dayton Dragons Baseball, The Schuster Center, RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton Art Institute, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Englewood Suburban area offering a mix of residential charm and accessibility to the city's attractions. Great for families and quiet getaways.Englewood MetroPark, Eugene D. Hessel Park, Local Farmers Market, Historic District, Englewood Town Center
Centerville Charming suburb known for its historic sites, family-friendly atmosphere, and community events. Great for guests looking for a quieter stay.Centerville Historical Society, The Penny Farthing, Local Parks, Centerville Art Gallery, Shopping in The Town Centre
West Carrollton Growing area with affordable housing, close to Dayton's amenities and attractions. Ideal for budget-conscious travelers.Great Miami Riverway, West Carrollton Park, Local Restaurants, Carrollton Shopping Center, Community Events
Trotwood Emerging area with increasing appeal, offering a mix of urban and suburban experiences. Perfect for guests looking for exploring local culture.Pine Hill Lakes Park, Trotwood-Madison City Schools District, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Local Shops and Cafes, Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Dayton Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Dayton, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in eight (13%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 67%, about 2.2 times the share of apartments and condos (31%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Dayton Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 87%
  • Private room 13%
  • Shared room <1%
Room types in numbers
Dayton Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home86.8%440
Private room13.0%66
Shared room0.2%1

Listings by property type

Dayton Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 67%
  • Apartment/Condo 31%
  • Hotel/Boutique 2%
  • Others <1%
Property types in numbers
Dayton Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House66.7%338
Apartment/Condo31.0%157
Hotel/Boutique1.6%8
Others0.8%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Dayton Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Dayton (33% of entire homes), and 38% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 436 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Dayton entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Dayton entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio4.4%19
1 bedroom23.9%104
2 bedrooms33.5%146
3 bedrooms26.8%117
4 bedrooms6.9%30
5+ bedrooms4.6%20

What Each Home Size Earns in Dayton

A typical studio in Dayton earned $6,140 over the past year, against $27,400 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Dayton
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio19$6,140$10,200$9636%
1 bedroom104$11,100$12,600$10542%
2 bedrooms146$10,200$13,600$13139%
3 bedrooms117$13,900$18,400$17741%
4 bedrooms30$30,100$37,900$25949%
5+ bedrooms20$27,400$35,800$51638%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Dayton Sleep?

The most common capacity in Dayton is four guests (24% of listings), and 39% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 455 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).

Dayton listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Dayton listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest0.7%3
2 guests19.8%90
3 guests5.9%27
4 guests23.7%108
5 guests11.2%51
6 guests16.3%74
7 guests4.6%21
8+ guests17.8%81

How Dayton Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Dayton hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
11
Beds per listing
2.7
Show exact location
28%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Dayton Offer?

Backyards are common in Dayton: 48% of listings have one.

Share of Dayton listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Heating 99%
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • TV 97%
  • Kitchen 96%
  • Hot water 93%
  • Cooking basics 88%
  • Dishes and silverware 87%
  • Coffee maker 86%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Dayton

Listings in Dayton with a hot tub earned about 2.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $35,300 against $15,000. The gap is smaller for exercise equipment (about twice as much) and a pool (about twice 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 Dayton 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

  • Hot tub +135% on 2% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +110% on 4% of listings
  • Pool +105% on 2% of listings
  • Sun loungers +87% on 3% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +86% on 35% of listings
  • Sound system +86% on 7% of listings
  • Gym +74% on 2% of listings
  • Game console +73% on 3% of listings
  • Garden view +62% on 2% of listings
  • Backyard +57% on 48% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Dayton listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Hot tub2%$35,300$15,000+135%
Exercise equipment4%$30,900$14,700+110%
Pool2%$30,900$15,100+105%
Sun loungers3%$28,300$15,100+87%
Outdoor furniture35%$22,100$11,900+86%
Sound system7%$27,200$14,600+86%
Gym2%$26,500$15,200+74%
Game console3%$26,100$15,100+73%
Garden view2%$24,600$15,200+62%
Backyard48%$19,000$12,100+57%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Dayton?

Dayton draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Columbus is the largest source outside Dayton, at about 4% of reviews.

96% of Dayton guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 96%
  • International 4%

Where Dayton guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Dayton 5%
  • Columbus 4%
  • Chicago 3%
  • Cincinnati 2%
  • Cleveland 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Dayton guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Dayton5.0%
Columbus3.6%
Chicago2.9%
Cincinnati2.5%
Cleveland1.6%

Where Dayton guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 96%
  • Canada 1%
  • United Kingdom 1%
  • Germany 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Dayton guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States96.1%
Canada0.9%
United Kingdom0.6%
Germany0.3%

Languages spoken by Dayton guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 76%
  • Spanish 10%
  • French 4%
  • German 2%
  • Portuguese 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Dayton guests
Language Share of guests
English75.6%
Spanish9.9%
French3.7%
German2.0%
Portuguese1.1%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Dayton?

Dayton Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 34% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.64, against 4.88 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Dayton; location is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.81
  • Cleanliness 4.77
  • Communication 4.88
  • Location 4.64
  • Check-in 4.87
  • Value 4.74
Category scores in numbers
Dayton guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.81
Cleanliness4.77
Communication4.88
Location4.64
Check-in4.87
Value4.74

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Dayton: Stays, Rules and Fees

85% of Dayton listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Dayton listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 51%
  • 181-270 days 34%
  • 91-180 days 14%
  • 31-90 days 1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Dayton listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days50.7%257
181-270 days34.3%174
91-180 days13.6%69
31-90 days1.4%7

Days a year Dayton listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 1%
  • 181-270 days 15%
  • 91-180 days 35%
  • 31-90 days 29%
  • 1-30 days 20%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Dayton listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days1.4%7
181-270 days15.2%77
91-180 days34.7%176
31-90 days29.2%148
1-30 days19.5%99

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Dayton?

The average Dayton booking lasts 7.3 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 9,540 in all. 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 Dayton

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Dayton Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly seven in ten listings in Dayton accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Dayton listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 36% 185 listings
  • 2 Nights 32% 162 listings
  • 3 Nights 7% 34 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 7% 33 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 16% 79 listings
  • 30+ Nights 3% 14 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Dayton?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Dayton, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 41% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Dayton listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 25% 126 listings
  • Moderate 28% 140 listings
  • Limited 7% 34 listings
  • Firm 36% 182 listings
  • Strict 4% 22 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 3 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Dayton?

Nearly nine in ten Dayton listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $95, and some higher fees lift the average to $189. Spread over the average stay of 7.3 nights, that adds roughly $13 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$95
Average cleaning fee
$189
Listings charging a fee
87.0%
Share of gross revenue
11.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Dayton

The top-grossing Airbnb in Dayton, a six-bedroom home, took in $112,000 over the past year, about 7.3 times the city's average of $15,400.

Oregon Haus, Heart of Oregon District,Entire House Oregon Haus, Heart of Oregon District,Entire House Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
$111,882
Occupancy
41.8%
Daily rate
$689
All Three Suites @ The Mansion on Monument Ave All Three Suites @ The Mansion on Monument Ave Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$108,940
Occupancy
41.7%
Daily rate
$773
Downtown Lux Stay with Heated Pool (OPEN) Downtown Lux Stay with Heated Pool (OPEN) Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$106,369
Occupancy
38.4%
Daily rate
$698
Walk To Oregon District -Perfect For Family Groups Walk To Oregon District -Perfect For Family Groups Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
$83,358
Occupancy
80.3%
Daily rate
$276
Spacious, Perfect for Groups, 4BR 3.5BA Fast Wi-Fi Spacious, Perfect for Groups, 4BR 3.5BA Fast Wi-Fi Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$82,359
Occupancy
39.7%
Daily rate
$576
Near WPAFB, Downtown, Game Room, No Airbnb Fees Near WPAFB, Downtown, Game Room, No Airbnb Fees Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$80,661
Occupancy
58.7%
Daily rate
$337

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Dayton?

Jamaal is the top-grossing host in Dayton, with $409,000 in bookings across 12 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 14% of the market's 507 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Jelani & Cherelle grossed $65,900 per listing, 94% more than Jamaal's $34,000.

Top Airbnb hosts in Dayton by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Jamaal 12$408,534$34,0454.84/5
Downtown Homes 7$254,524$36,3614.95/5
Sunny Day Stays 6$245,715$40,9534.96/5
4 Jelani & Cherelle 3$197,839$65,9464.97/5
5 Michael 4$196,731$49,1834.98/5
6 Evolve 11$186,517$16,9564.32/5
7 Samantha 8$164,723$20,5904.89/5
8 Nicole 4$160,118$40,0304.95/5
9 Shelly 11$123,106$11,1914.46/5
10 Charrisa 5$121,573$24,3154.92/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Dayton?

Only 6% of Dayton listings are classed as professionally managed, though 44% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 24% of listings accept Instant Book. 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
49.1%
Professional management
6.1%
Cohosted listings
43.8%
Instant Book enabled
24.3%
Simplified Pricing
82.2%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Dayton

3 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Dayton, and companies run 8% of its 507 active listings. Evolve is the largest, with 13 listings and an average guest rating of 4.63; the next largest are Sunny Day Stays and CrewHousing. Among the three largest, Sunny Day Stays' homes rate highest, at 4.94.

The three largest run 6% of Dayton's listings

Share of Dayton's 507 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • Evolve 3% · 13
  • Sunny Day Stays 2% · 8
  • CrewHousing 1% · 7
  • All other listings 94%

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 Ohio, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Dayton vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 33 km, Yellow Springs (25 km away, 43 listings) earned the most per listing, about 73% more than Dayton. Xenia was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 41% in Dayton.

Airbnb markets near Dayton: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Kettering 6 km 105$21,826$14846%
Beavercreek 9 km 37$20,370$13742%
Huber Heights 12 km 34$22,709$14848%
Fairborn 14 km 42$15,611$12643%
Xenia 22 km 39$24,329$15349%
Yellow Springs 25 km 43$26,764$17845%
Troy 32 km 34$19,962$16146%
Middletown 33 km 36$20,620$20536%

Other Airbnb Markets in Ohio

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Markets Similar to Dayton

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FAQ

Dayton Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Dayton?

An active Dayton Airbnb grossed $15,429 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 507 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,800 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Dayton?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dayton listings earn between $747 and $2,800 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,130 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Dayton?

Listings in Dayton were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the Ohio average. October is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Dayton?

The average booked night in Dayton cost $148 before fees. Half of listings charge between $87 and $165, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Dayton?

None of the active Dayton listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Dayton?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Dayton Airbnb grossed $15,429 in the 12 months to September 2026, 43% below the Ohio average of $27,235. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $9,829 a year (about $820 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 $1,450 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Dayton?

July usually pays best, averaging $2,470 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 Dayton?

Each night a Dayton listing was open to book earned $60 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 $111 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Dayton?

Dayton stays were booked 32 days (about five 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 Dayton?

The average Dayton Airbnb stay lasted 7.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Dayton rated?

Guests rate Dayton Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dayton?

Oregon District, Downtown Dayton and Englewood draw the most short-term rental interest in Dayton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Dayton?

AirROI counted 507 active Airbnb listings in Dayton as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kettering, 6 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Dayton?

In Dayton, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $95, and some higher fees lift the average to $189.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 507 active Airbnb listings in Dayton 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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