Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Cookeville, TN Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
125
Avg. booking lead time
44 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Cookeville Airbnb Market at a Glance

Cookeville is cheaper but busier than the Tennessee average. Listings averaged $160 a night and were booked on 45% of available nights, against $320 and 42% for the Tennessee average.

July, usually the best month, brings in about 56% more per listing than January, usually the slowest.

With 125 active listings, Cookeville is the 31st-largest of 167 Tennessee markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 7% while the number of active listings grew 7%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Cookeville?

Gross bookings per Cookeville listing averaged $20,003 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 Cookeville listing brings in $2,670 in July, its best month, and $1,710 in January, its slowest. February runs within 4% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% 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 2.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,290+ a month, about twice the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,150 or more, roughly $960 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $2,190 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,390 or less, about two-thirds 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 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.

Cookeville 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, nightly rate and bookings alike. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Cookeville, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$2,14847.5%$158$7246 days3.8 nights
Oct 2025$2,67054.2%$161$8647 days5.1 nights
Nov 2025$2,36250.3%$158$7941 days4.7 nights
Dec 2025$2,33045.1%$160$7535 days4.7 nights
Jan 2026$1,87538.4%$157$6025 days7.5 nights
Feb 2026$2,03043.0%$155$7225 days6.4 nights
Mar 2026$2,46150.0%$159$7936 days5 nights
Apr 2026$2,26948.7%$160$7647 days4.5 nights
May 2026$2,73951.4%$169$8860 days4.9 nights
Jun 2026$2,80254.9%$170$9350 days5.7 nights
Jul 2026$2,70248.8%$170$8757 days6.4 nights
Aug 2026$2,56650.5%$167$8335 days4.6 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 Cookeville home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Cookeville Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Cookeville Airbnb took in $20,003 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,080 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 $1,560 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,070 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,250 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $930 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.

Cookeville 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 Cookeville Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$17,933$25,750
Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Cookeville bookings$2,070$2,980
Gross bookings$20,003$28,730
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Cookeville listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$2,660−$3,820
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$2,070−$2,980
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$1,000−$1,440
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$400−$570
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$600−$860
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$200−$200
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$100−$100
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−$7,030−$9,970
Left for housing costs, then profit$12,973about $1,080 a month$18,760about $1,560 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Cookeville Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Cookeville'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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Cookeville listings are booked on 67% or more of their nights, against 48% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $140 adds about $1,390 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $185 a night or more, against a median of $140. 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 $1,790 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $2,670, against $1,710 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Cookeville listings average 4.91 stars, and 68% 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 $2,390 a month, against $1,670 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Cookeville?

Cookeville listings were booked on 45% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Tennessee average (42%) and 4 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 54% in October and falls to 36% 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 81%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 67% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 48% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 29% or less, under three nights a week.

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

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

The 12-month rate of 45% 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 Cookeville?

The average nightly rate in Cookeville, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $160 over the past year, about 50% below the Tennessee and U.S. averages (both about $320). In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $165 and bottom out in September and November at about $150.

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

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $230+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $185 or more, about $45 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $140 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $110 or less, about 20% below the median.

June rates run 12% above September's

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

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Cookeville?

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 Cookeville it averaged $73 over the past year, from about $55 in a typical January to about $86 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $109+ per open night, about 1.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $94 or more, about $25 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $67 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $47 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

July RevPAR is about 1.6 times January's

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

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Cookeville

Cookeville has two high seasons, May–August and October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest in January and February and slows again in April. A listing earns about 37% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Cookeville

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

Revenue by month in Cookeville in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Cookeville, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$1,710
FebruaryLow season$1,770
MarchShoulder season$2,240
AprilLow season$1,930
MayHigh season$2,400
JuneHigh season$2,540
JulyHigh season$2,670
AugustHigh season$2,450
SeptemberShoulder season$2,090
OctoberHigh season$2,460
NovemberShoulder season$2,150
DecemberShoulder season$2,120
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Cookeville by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonMay–August, October$2,51052%$160
Shoulder seasonMarch, September, November–December$2,15049%$150
Low seasonJanuary–February, April$1,80041%$152

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Cookeville?

Guests book Cookeville stays 44 days ahead on average (about six weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 58 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-March.

May 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 Cookeville

None of the 125 active listings in Cookeville 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 Cookeville.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cookeville

AirROI's area guide picks seven Cookeville neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Cookeville, Cookeville City Park and Smithville Highway. 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 Cookeville
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Downtown Cookeville The heart of Cookeville with a blend of history and modern amenities. Attracts both business travelers and vacationers with its vibrant atmosphere and close proximity to local attractions.Cookeville Depot Museum, Dogwood Park, local shops and restaurants, Tennessee Tech University, Tennessee Legend Distillery
Cookeville City Park A family-friendly area dominated by the beautiful City Park, offering leisure activities and picnic spots. Ideal for families looking for a retreat near nature.City Park, Cookeville Community Center, Pine Park, Walking trails, Duck Pond
Smithville Highway A growing area that provides easy access to the highway and is close to shopping and dining. Attracts tourists traveling through or stopping in Cookeville.Shoppes at Cookeville, Restaurants, Motlow State Community College, Cumberland Mountain State Park
Putnam County The surrounding county of Cookeville offers a mix of rural charm and access to natural beauty, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and vacationers looking for a peaceful stay.Cummins Falls State Park, Standing Stone State Park, Burgess Falls State Park, Hiking trails, Scenic views
Tech Village Close to the Tennessee Tech University, making it a popular choice for students and academic visitors. Provides affordable lodging options for extended stays.Tennessee Tech University, Libraries, Academic events, Local cafes
The Highlands A picturesque residential area known for its scenic views and proximity to natural attractions. Ideal for guests seeking tranquility and nature experiences.Cumberland River, Hiking trails, Scenic overlooks, Local wineries
Algood Just south of Cookeville, this area offers a peaceful escape with community-focused living and access to outdoor activities, attracting visitors looking for a cozy stay.Algood Park, Local shops, Proximity to Cookeville, Historic sites

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

Listings

Cookeville Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Cookeville is an entire home: 96% of listings, with private rooms at 4%. Houses are the most common property type at 57%, about 2.4 times the share of apartments and condos (23%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Cookeville Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 96%
  • Private room 4%
Room types in numbers
Cookeville Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home96.0%120
Private room4.0%5

Listings by property type

Cookeville Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 57%
  • Apartment/Condo 23%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 14%
  • Others 3%
  • Hotel/Boutique 2%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Cookeville Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House56.8%71
Apartment/Condo23.2%29
Cabin/Outdoor13.6%17
Others3.2%4
Hotel/Boutique2.4%3
Unique stay0.8%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Cookeville Have?

Two- and three-bedroom homes are equally common in Cookeville (32% of entire homes each), followed by one-bedroom homes (26%). Shares are of the 117 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Cookeville 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
Cookeville entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
1 bedroom26.5%31
2 bedrooms31.6%37
3 bedrooms32.5%38
4 bedrooms6.0%7
5+ bedrooms3.4%4

What Each Home Size Earns in Cookeville

A typical one-bedroom home in Cookeville earned $14,100 over the past year, against $25,900 for a three-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Cookeville
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom31$14,100$14,300$11444%
2 bedrooms37$18,600$20,100$15746%
3 bedrooms38$25,900$22,800$18045%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Cookeville Sleep?

The most common capacity in Cookeville is six guests (31% of listings), and 48% of listings sleep six or more.

Cookeville listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Cookeville listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
2 guests13.3%16
3 guests5.8%7
4 guests27.5%33
5 guests5.0%6
6 guests30.8%37
7 guests5.8%7
8+ guests11.7%14

How Cookeville Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Cookeville hosts set up an average of 2.7 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
10
Beds per listing
2.7
Show exact location
30%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Cookeville Offer?

Fire pits are common in Cookeville: 44% of listings have one, and 99% offer free parking on site.

Share of Cookeville listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Free parking on premises 99%
  • TV 97%
  • Heating 97%
  • Smoke alarm 97%
  • Kitchen 94%
  • Hot water 91%
  • Dishes and silverware 91%
  • Coffee maker 90%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Cookeville

Listings in Cookeville with a backyard earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: $26,000 against $13,600. The gap is smaller for a barbecue grill (about 65% more) and a patio or balcony (about 55% more). 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 Cookeville 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

  • Backyard +92% on 52% of listings
  • BBQ grill +64% on 39% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +54% on 62% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +49% on 39% of listings
  • Fire pit +42% on 44% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +38% on 51% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +26% on 51% of listings
  • Pets allowed +20% on 57% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +13% on 28% of listings
  • Single level home +9% on 23% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Cookeville listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Backyard52%$26,000$13,600+92%
BBQ grill39%$26,300$16,000+64%
Patio or balcony62%$23,000$15,000+54%
Outdoor dining area39%$25,000$16,800+49%
Fire pit44%$24,000$16,900+42%
Outdoor furniture51%$23,100$16,800+38%
Dedicated workspace51%$22,200$17,700+26%
Pets allowed57%$21,600$17,900+20%
Indoor fireplace28%$21,800$19,300+13%
Single level home23%$21,300$19,600+9%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Cookeville?

Cookeville draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Nashville is the largest source outside Cookeville, at about 5% of reviews.

97% of Cookeville guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 97%
  • International 3%

Where Cookeville guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Nashville 5%
  • Cookeville 2%
  • Knoxville 2%
  • Pittsburgh 2%
  • Chattanooga 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Cookeville guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Nashville4.9%
Cookeville2.1%
Knoxville1.8%
Pittsburgh1.8%
Chattanooga1.5%

Where Cookeville guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 97%
  • United Kingdom 1%
  • Germany 0%
  • Australia 0%
  • France 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Cookeville guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States97.2%
United Kingdom0.6%
Germany0.3%
Australia0.2%
France0.2%

Languages spoken by Cookeville guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 80%
  • Spanish 9%
  • French 4%
  • German 1%
  • Italian 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Cookeville guests
Language Share of guests
English79.9%
Spanish8.7%
French4.3%
German1.4%
Italian1.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Cookeville?

Cookeville Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 68% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.87. Listings here carry long review histories, about 120 reviews each on average.

Communication and check-in score highest in Cookeville; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.94
  • Cleanliness 4.90
  • Communication 4.96
  • Location 4.90
  • Check-in 4.96
  • Value 4.87
Category scores in numbers
Cookeville guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.94
Cleanliness4.90
Communication4.96
Location4.90
Check-in4.96
Value4.87

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Cookeville: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly three-quarters of Cookeville listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 28% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Cookeville listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 38%
  • 181-270 days 35%
  • 91-180 days 23%
  • 31-90 days 3%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Cookeville listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days38.4%48
181-270 days35.2%44
91-180 days23.2%29
31-90 days3.2%4

Days a year Cookeville listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 4%
  • 181-270 days 24%
  • 91-180 days 38%
  • 31-90 days 20%
  • 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Cookeville listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days4.0%5
181-270 days24.0%30
91-180 days37.6%47
31-90 days20.0%25
1-30 days14.4%18

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

The average Cookeville booking lasts 6 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year, some 3,180 in all. 56% 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 Cookeville

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Cookeville Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About eight in ten listings in Cookeville accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Cookeville listings

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

  • 1 Night 47% 59 listings
  • 2 Nights 34% 42 listings
  • 3 Nights 6% 7 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 2% 2 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 7% 9 listings
  • 30+ Nights 5% 6 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Cookeville?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Cookeville, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 56% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 42% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Cookeville listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 30% 37 listings
  • Moderate 26% 33 listings
  • Limited 2% 3 listings
  • Firm 42% 52 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Cookeville?

86% of Cookeville listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $92, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $230, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $15 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$92
Average cleaning fee
$230
Listings charging a fee
86.4%
Share of gross revenue
10.4%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Cookeville

The top-grossing Airbnb in Cookeville, a six-bedroom home, took in $96,100 over the past year, about 4.8 times the city's average of $20,000.

Haven-by Downtown, I40 & Lake | Parking | Bonfire Haven-by Downtown, I40 & Lake | Parking | Bonfire Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Revenue
$96,122
Occupancy
48.2%
Daily rate
$547
Downtown Luxe Modern Home Downtown Luxe Modern Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Revenue
$62,909
Occupancy
69.1%
Daily rate
$246
Large Abode | by Downtown | Lake |  I-40 | Bonfire Large Abode | by Downtown | Lake | I-40 | Bonfire Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$57,548
Occupancy
50.5%
Daily rate
$314
New Modern Luxury Mountain Cottage New Modern Luxury Mountain Cottage Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$50,697
Occupancy
77.9%
Daily rate
$178
Cookeville Family  Retreat 3BR Home with Yard Clos Cookeville Family Retreat 3BR Home with Yard Clos Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$45,258
Occupancy
67.6%
Daily rate
$170
Private country getaway! Private country getaway! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
$43,003
Occupancy
30.5%
Daily rate
$764

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Cookeville?

Joe & Tosha is the top-grossing host in Cookeville, with $282,000 in bookings across 7 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 41% of its 125 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Cookeville by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Joe & Tosha 7$282,351$40,3364.96/5
Anna 18$249,800$13,8784.91/5
Stacey & Mallie 5$145,062$29,0124.90/5
4 Scott 7$115,891$16,5564.75/5
5 Victoria 3$113,948$37,9834.98/5
6 Brad 3$98,810$32,9374.92/5
7 Debi 2$62,844$31,4224.98/5
8 Kevin And Sherri 2$57,207$28,6044.96/5
9 David 1$50,697$50,6974.98/5
10 Catharine 3$47,970$15,9904.95/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Cookeville?

Only 10% of Cookeville listings are classed as professionally managed, though 29% of listings have a co-host. 65% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 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
64.8%
Professional management
9.6%
Cohosted listings
28.8%
Instant Book enabled
35.2%
Simplified Pricing
82.4%

Nearby markets

Cookeville vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 51 km, Baxter (20 km away, 48 listings) earned the most per listing, about 44% more than Cookeville.

Airbnb markets near Cookeville: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Baxter 20 km 48$28,876$24241%
Silver Point 27 km 30$24,842$31429%
Livingston 27 km 41$10,724$13731%
Sparta 28 km 93$22,343$19341%
Smithville 34 km 143$26,916$30030%
Celina 41 km 32$26,660$29934%
Crossville 51 km 89$19,198$16144%
Byrdstown 51 km 76$18,448$24628%

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FAQ

Cookeville Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Cookeville?

An active Cookeville Airbnb grossed $20,003 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 125 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,150 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Cookeville?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cookeville listings earn between $1,390 and $3,150 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,290 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 Cookeville?

Listings in Cookeville were booked on 45% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Tennessee average. October is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Cookeville?

The average booked night in Cookeville cost $160 before fees. Half of listings charge between $110 and $185, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Cookeville?

None of the active Cookeville 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 Cookeville?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Cookeville Airbnb grossed $20,003 in the 12 months to September 2026, 52% below the Tennessee average of $42,043. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $12,973 a year (about $1,080 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 $1,560 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Cookeville?

July usually pays best, averaging $2,670 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 Cookeville?

Each night a Cookeville listing was open to book earned $73 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 $109 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Cookeville?

Cookeville stays were booked 44 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 Cookeville?

The average Cookeville Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Cookeville rated?

Guests rate Cookeville Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Cookeville?

Downtown Cookeville, Cookeville City Park and Smithville Highway draw the most short-term rental interest in Cookeville. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Cookeville?

AirROI counted 125 active Airbnb listings in Cookeville as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Baxter, 20 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Cookeville?

In Cookeville, 86% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $92, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $230, so the median is the better guide.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 125 active Airbnb listings in Cookeville 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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