Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Collegedale, TN Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Collegedale brought in $23,887 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 29 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Collegedale Airbnb Market at a Glance
Collegedale is cheaper but busier than the Tennessee average. Listings averaged $183 a night and were booked on 48% of available nights, against $320 and 42% for the Tennessee average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 29 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 29 active listings, Collegedale is the 110th-largest of 167 Tennessee markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Collegedale?
Gross bookings per Collegedale listing averaged $23,887 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Tennessee average: $42,043), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Collegedale listing brings in $3,590 in July, its best month, and $1,560 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Collegedale's 29 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,540+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,270 or more, roughly $960 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,310 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,430 or less, about 62% 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 2.3 times what January 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.
Collegedale 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, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in June 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,508 | 45.2% | $163 | $84 | 31 days | 7.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,399 | 54.1% | $164 | $110 | 36 days | 4.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,227 | 56.3% | $162 | $108 | 46 days | 4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,485 | 40.1% | $165 | $80 | 46 days | 6.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,744 | 39.3% | $154 | $56 | 26 days | 7.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,923 | 39.1% | $156 | $69 | 17 days | 4.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,038 | 43.1% | $164 | $66 | 36 days | 6.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,125 | 43.6% | $166 | $71 | 35 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,088 | 54.3% | $184 | $100 | 53 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,402 | 57.6% | $191 | $113 | 37 days | 4.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,760 | 55.7% | $190 | $121 | 55 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,174 | 54.1% | $188 | $102 | 37 days | 5.9 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Collegedale market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Collegedale Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Collegedale Airbnb took in $23,887 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,250 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 $1,780 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,740 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,480 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,070 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.
Collegedale Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $21,147 | $29,950 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Collegedale bookings | $2,740 | $3,880 |
| Gross bookings | $23,887 | $33,830 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Collegedale listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,390 | −$4,810 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,740 | −$3,880 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,190 | −$1,690 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$480 | −$680 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$720 | −$1,010 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$240 | −$240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$120 | −$120 |
| 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 | −$8,880 | −$12,430 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $15,007about $1,250 a month | $21,400about $1,780 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Collegedale Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Collegedale'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 Collegedale 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 Collegedale's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Collegedale listings are booked on 63% or more of their nights, against 47% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $155 adds about $1,540 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $210 a night or more, against a median of $155. 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 $2,110 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $3,590, against $1,560 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Collegedale listings average 4.92 stars, and 83% 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 $2,820 a month, against $1,990 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Collegedale?
Collegedale listings were booked on 48% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Tennessee average (42%) and 7 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 57% in July and falls to 36% in January.
Across Collegedale's 29 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 29 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 63% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 47% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 33% or less, under three nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Collegedale, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Collegedale?
The average nightly rate in Collegedale, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $183 over the past year, about 43% below the Tennessee and U.S. averages (both about $320). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and July at about $180 and bottom out in September and November at about $140.
Across Collegedale's 29 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $260+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $210 or more, about $55 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $155 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $95 or less, about 61% of the median.
June rates run 27% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $183 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 Collegedale?
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 Collegedale it averaged $94 over the past year, from about $50 in a typical January to about $116 in a typical July.
Across Collegedale's 29 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $130+ per open night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $107 or more, about $30 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $78 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $52 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR is about 2.3 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $94 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 Collegedale
With only 29 active listings, the monthly pattern in Collegedale is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Collegedale
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Collegedale in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,560 |
| February | $1,740 |
| March | $2,080 |
| April | $2,170 |
| May | $2,900 |
| June | $3,230 |
| July | $3,590 |
| August | $3,240 |
| September | $2,520 |
| October | $3,090 |
| November | $2,870 |
| December | $2,100 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Collegedale?
Guests book Collegedale stays 39 days ahead on average (about six weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 50 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical May booking is made in late March.
May 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 39 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 Collegedale
None of the 29 active listings in Collegedale 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 Collegedale.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Collegedale
AirROI's area guide picks five Collegedale neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Collegedale Main Street, Apison and Ooltewah. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedale Main Street | The heart of Collegedale with local shops and restaurants; a great spot for families and visitors wanting to explore the community. | Collegedale Commons, Local cafes and restaurants, Shopping areas, Community events, Farmers market |
| Apison | A nearby suburb that offers relaxing rural charm along with proximity to Chattanooga's attractions, appealing to those looking for a peaceful retreat. | Apison Park, Nature walks, Quiet neighborhoods, Proximity to Chickamauga Lake, Scenic views |
| Ooltewah | Close to Collegedale and famous for its golf courses and family-friendly activities, ideal for guests looking for outdoor recreation and leisure. | The Golf Club at Southampton, Ooltewah Lake, Local parks, Golf and outdoor activities, Shopping and dining options |
| Chattanooga downtown | Just a short drive away; this area is vibrant with cultural attractions, nightlife, and eateries that attract many tourists and business travelers. | Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Riverwalk, Market Street Bridge, Lookout Mountain, Coolidge Park |
| East Brainerd | Located near Collegedale but more urban, this area has many amenities, entertainment, and shopping that attract business and family travelers. | Hamilton Place Mall, Local dining, Parks and recreation areas, Cinemas, Shopping districts |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Collegedale vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 33 km, Lookout Mountain (33 km away, 96 listings) earned the most per listing, about 71% more than Collegedale.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold 16 km | 45 | $25,161 | $203 | 44% |
| East Ridge 19 km | 33 | $25,825 | $164 | 46% |
| Cleveland 21 km | 161 | $18,907 | $163 | 40% |
| Chattanooga 23 km | 1,081 | $29,289 | $199 | 45% |
| Rossville 24 km | 83 | $34,219 | $219 | 46% |
| Soddy-Daisy 28 km | 42 | $26,529 | $218 | 40% |
| Dalton 29 km | 64 | $18,249 | $171 | 41% |
| Lookout Mountain 33 km | 96 | $40,728 | $296 | 45% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Tennessee
- Sevierville Airbnb data 7,430 listings
- Nashville-Davidson Airbnb data 5,387 listings
- Gatlinburg Airbnb data 4,063 listings
- Pigeon Forge Airbnb data 3,400 listings
- Memphis Airbnb data 1,730 listings
- Knoxville Airbnb data 1,145 listings
- Townsend Airbnb data 477 listings
- Cosby Airbnb data 461 listings
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Markets Similar to Collegedale
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Collegedale:
- Vancouver Airbnb data WA · $180/night · 48.2%
- Monroe Airbnb data LA · $178/night · 47.7%
- Cheyenne Airbnb data WY · $182/night · 47.0%
- Winter Garden Airbnb data FL · $186/night · 47.3%
- Forest Park Airbnb data IL · $185/night · 47.0%
- Oakland Airbnb data CA · $180/night · 46.6%
FAQ
Collegedale Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Collegedale?
An active Collegedale Airbnb grossed $23,887 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 29 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,270 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Collegedale?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Collegedale listings earn between $1,430 and $3,270 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,540 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Collegedale?
Listings in Collegedale were booked on 48% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Tennessee average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Collegedale?
The average booked night in Collegedale cost $183 before fees. Half of listings charge between $95 and $210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Collegedale?
None of the active Collegedale 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 Collegedale?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Collegedale Airbnb grossed $23,887 in the 12 months to September 2026, 43% below the Tennessee average of $42,043, though with only 29 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $15,007 a year (about $1,250 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 $1,780 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Collegedale?
July usually pays best, averaging $3,590 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Collegedale?
Each night a Collegedale listing was open to book earned $94 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 $130 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Collegedale?
Collegedale stays were booked 39 days (about six 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 Collegedale?
The average Collegedale Airbnb stay lasted 6.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 28 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Collegedale rated?
Guests rate Collegedale Airbnbs 4.92 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Collegedale?
Collegedale Main Street, Apison and Ooltewah draw the most short-term rental interest in Collegedale. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Collegedale?
AirROI counted 29 active Airbnb listings in Collegedale as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Ringgold, 16 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Collegedale?
In Collegedale, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $115.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 29 active Airbnb listings in Collegedale 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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