Secluded Luxury Farm Home, TN Whiskey Trail nearby Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $59,220
- Occupancy
- 51.9%
- Daily rate
- $363
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Shelbyville brought in $18,366 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 56% less than the Tennessee average of $42,043.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Tennessee average. Listings averaged $174 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $320 and 42% for the Tennessee average.
Timing matters: in June, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 40 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 40 active listings, Shelbyville is the 83rd-largest of 167 Tennessee markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 25% while the number of active listings grew 14%.
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Gross bookings per Shelbyville listing averaged $18,366 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 Shelbyville listing brings in $2,800 in June, its best month, and $1,390 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 3.5 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.
June earns about twice 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.
June 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,950 | 36.3% | $167 | $65 | 37 days | 3.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,543 | 48.6% | $168 | $82 | 90 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,763 | 34.6% | $169 | $59 | 82 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,194 | 39.6% | $166 | $71 | 46 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,355 | 28.1% | $163 | $44 | 20 days | 8.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,435 | 28.4% | $162 | $51 | 25 days | 5.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,761 | 32.9% | $164 | $57 | 41 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,821 | 35.2% | $166 | $61 | 32 days | 3.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,123 | 36.8% | $180 | $68 | 50 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,694 | 44.7% | $182 | $90 | 61 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,552 | 38.7% | $180 | $82 | 46 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,680 | 42.5% | $181 | $86 | 87 days | 5.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Shelbyville address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shelbyville Airbnb took in $18,366 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,020 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 $1,970 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,840 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $880 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 | $16,526 | $31,480 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Shelbyville bookings | $1,840 | $3,510 |
| Gross bookings | $18,366 | $34,990 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 70% of Shelbyville listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,160 | −$4,110 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,840 | −$3,510 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$920 | −$1,750 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$370 | −$700 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$550 | −$1,050 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$180 | −$180 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$90 | −$90 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$6,110 | −$11,390 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $12,256about $1,020 a month | $23,600about $1,970 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Shelbyville'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 Shelbyville 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 $2,920 a month, against $1,530 for the average one.
Occupancy
Shelbyville listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Tennessee average (42%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 49% in June and falls to 31% in April.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June is usually the busiest month in Shelbyville, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% 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 Shelbyville, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $174 over the past year, about 46% below the Tennessee and U.S. averages (both about $320). In a typical year, rates peak in June at about $175 and bottom out in September and October at about $155.
The top 10% charge about 2.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 16% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $174 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Shelbyville it averaged $68 over the past year, from about $49 in a typical January to about $93 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
June RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $68 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 40 active listings, the monthly pattern in Shelbyville is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in June and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Shelbyville
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,510 |
| February | $1,390 |
| March | $1,850 |
| April | $1,510 |
| May | $1,940 |
| June | $2,800 |
| July | $2,310 |
| August | $2,570 |
| September | $1,740 |
| October | $2,260 |
| November | $1,580 |
| December | $1,860 |
Guests book Shelbyville stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 92 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-May.
August 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 55 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 40 active listings in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Shelbyville neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Shelbyville, Harmon Park and Warpole Estates. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Shelbyville | The heart of Shelbyville with an array of shops and eateries, making it an attractive spot for visitors looking to explore the local culture. | Shelbyville Square, Caffé Dari, Rattle and Snap Farm, Ruggero's Italian Kitchen, Shelbyville Bedford County Chamber of Commerce |
| Harmon Park | A family-friendly area known for its park and recreational facilities, ideal for those traveling with children or looking for outdoor activities. | Harmon Park, Shelbyville Recreation Center, Cannonball Park, Walking Trails, Picnic Areas |
| Warpole Estates | A residential area that offers a quiet environment, perfect for guests seeking a peaceful retreat while still being close to city amenities. | Nearby grocery stores, Local dining options, Access to Shelbyville's nightlife |
| Fairfield | Known for its serene settings and community atmosphere, this location is ideal for extended stays and business travelers wanting a home-like environment. | Fairfield Historic Homes, Local art galleries, Community events and festivals |
| Buffalo Springs | A tranquil spot with nature trails and outdoor recreational opportunities, attracting nature lovers and families. | Buffalo Springs Park, Fishing spots, Nature trails, Picnic areas |
| Legion Field | This area is known for hosting community events and sports, making it a lively place for guests involved in local activities. | Legion Field Events, Annual Festivals, Nearby restaurants |
| East Shelbyville | A quieter suburban area with easy access to the main attractions, appealing to those looking for convenience and comfort. | Local convenience stores, Quiet neighborhoods, Community parks |
| West End | A newly developing area with modern amenities, attracting visitors looking for contemporary accommodations and easy access to local attractions. | New shopping centers, Cafes and restaurants, Proximity to major roads |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 80% of listings in Shelbyville, alongside 8 private-room listings (20%). Houses are the most common property type at 63%, about 3.6 times the share of apartments and condos (18%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Shelbyville Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 80.0% | 32 |
| Private room | 20.0% | 8 |
Listings by property type
Shelbyville Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 62.5% | 25 |
| Apartment/Condo | 17.5% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 10.0% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.5% | 3 |
| Others | 2.5% | 1 |
Three-bedroom homes are the most common size in Shelbyville (41% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (25%). Shares are of the 32 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Shelbyville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6.3% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 25.0% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.9% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% | 13 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% | 2 |
The most common capacity in Shelbyville is eight or more guests (21% of listings), and 42% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 33 listings with a guest capacity on file (83% of the market).
Shelbyville listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 12.1% | 4 |
| 3 guests | 18.2% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 15.2% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 12.1% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 18.2% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 3.0% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 21.2% | 7 |
Shelbyville hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Backyards are common in Shelbyville: 65% of listings have one, and 60% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Shelbyville listings with each common amenity
Guests
Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville, at about 5% of reviews.
97% of Shelbyville guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Shelbyville guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Nashville | 5.5% |
| Atlanta | 3.5% |
| Shelbyville | 3.1% |
| Madison | 1.6% |
| Owingsville | 1.6% |
Where Shelbyville guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 96.9% |
| France | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | 0.8% |
| Canada | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Shelbyville guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 75.2% |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| French | 2.7% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Ukrainian | 1.8% |
Shelbyville Airbnbs average 4.95 stars, and 70% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.88.
Communication scores highest in Shelbyville; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.96 |
| Cleanliness | 4.95 |
| Communication | 4.98 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.88 |
Booking patterns
85% of Shelbyville listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 15% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 35% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Shelbyville listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 52.5% | 21 |
| 181-270 days | 32.5% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 12.5% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 2.5% | 1 |
Days a year Shelbyville listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.5% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 12.5% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 32.5% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 35.0% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 17.5% | 7 |
The average Shelbyville booking lasts 4.2 nights, longest in January and shortest in November. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year. 54% 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 Shelbyville
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About nine in ten listings in Shelbyville accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Shelbyville listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Shelbyville, used by 35% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 55% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 38% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Shelbyville listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly all Shelbyville listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $86. Spread over the average stay of 4.2 nights, that adds roughly $20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Shelbyville, a four-bedroom home, took in $59,200 over the past year, about 3.2 times the city's average of $18,400.
Secluded Luxury Farm Home, TN Whiskey Trail nearby Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home Near Cooper Steel Arena Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
4 bd 2 bth close to everything! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
The Livery at Rainbows End Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Riverside - Enjoy the Quiet Life on the Duck River Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.75
The Hidden Hive Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97 Only 3% of Shelbyville listings are classed as professionally managed, though 43% of listings have a co-host. 78% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 28% 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 70% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 55 km, Winchester (41 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Shelbyville. Spring Hill was the busiest, booked on 51% of nights against 36% in Shelbyville.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma 28 km | 72 | $20,174 | $240 | 31% |
| Manchester 33 km | 43 | $15,046 | $166 | 34% |
| Fayetteville 38 km | 37 | $19,150 | $168 | 38% |
| Winchester 41 km | 158 | $45,843 | $409 | 35% |
| Murfreesboro 42 km | 373 | $26,018 | $204 | 44% |
| Spring Hill 50 km | 67 | $36,346 | $224 | 51% |
| Columbia 54 km | 145 | $24,829 | $194 | 43% |
| Thompson's Station 55 km | 36 | $44,273 | $354 | 43% |
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FAQ
An active Shelbyville Airbnb grossed $18,366 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 40 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,900 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Shelbyville listings earn between $813 and $2,900 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,410 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 Shelbyville were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Tennessee average. June is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Shelbyville cost $174 before fees. Half of listings charge between $125 and $200, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville Airbnb grossed $18,366 in the 12 months to September 2026, 56% 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, $12,256 a year (about $1,020 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 $1,970 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
June usually pays best, averaging $2,800 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 Shelbyville listing was open to book earned $68 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 $127 or more.
Shelbyville stays were booked 55 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Shelbyville Airbnb stay lasted 4.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Shelbyville Airbnbs 4.95 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Downtown Shelbyville, Harmon Park and Warpole Estates draw the most short-term rental interest in Shelbyville. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 40 active Airbnb listings in Shelbyville as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Tullahoma, 28 km away.
In Shelbyville, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $86.
Method
Figures on this page cover 40 active Airbnb listings in Shelbyville 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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