Spanish-style 5-bedroom home Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $38,643
- Occupancy
- 50.7%
- Daily rate
- $208
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Rio Grande City brought in $8,727 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 68% less than the Texas average of $26,925.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Texas average. Listings averaged $111 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against $265 and 37% for the Texas average.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 50% more per listing than January, usually the slowest. With only 41 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 41 active listings, Rio Grande City is the 247th-largest of 442 Texas markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Rio Grande City listing averaged $8,727 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Texas average: $26,925), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Rio Grande City listing brings in $1,350 in July, its best month, and $903 in January, its slowest. August runs within 1% of July, so either can come out on top 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 3.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 1.5 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.
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 November 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,315 | 36.2% | $109 | $44 | 9 days | 6.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,033 | 26.5% | $111 | $33 | 56 days | 7.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,512 | 44.1% | $108 | $50 | 64 days | 4.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,463 | 35.1% | $109 | $47 | 17 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $943 | 26.1% | $105 | $30 | 18 days | 5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $992 | 25.0% | $105 | $35 | 7 days | 6.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,283 | 36.8% | $107 | $41 | 18 days | 7.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,291 | 31.8% | $109 | $43 | 18 days | 7 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,107 | 23.8% | $116 | $36 | 25 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $1,150 | 29.5% | $118 | $38 | 18 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $1,705 | 36.8% | $120 | $55 | 43 days | 5.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,636 | 41.0% | $119 | $53 | 27 days | 9.3 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 Rio Grande City listing earns about $864 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Rio Grande City Airbnb took in $8,727 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about $18,300, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $980 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
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 | $7,847 | $16,450 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Rio Grande City bookings | $880 | $1,850 |
| Gross bookings | $8,727 | $18,300 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Rio Grande City listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,270 | −$2,670 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$880 | −$1,850 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$440 | −$920 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$170 | −$370 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$260 | −$550 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$90 | −$90 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$40 | −$40 |
| 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 | −$3,150 | −$6,490 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $5,577about $460 a month | $11,810about $980 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Rio Grande City'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 Rio Grande City 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 $1,530 a month, against $730 for the average one.
Occupancy
Rio Grande City listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Texas average (37%) and 11 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 42% in November and falls to 26% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
November is usually the busiest month in Rio Grande City, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 30% 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 Rio Grande City, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $111 over the past year, about 58% below the Texas average of $265 and about 65% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $115 and bottom out in September and December at about $99.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 15% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Rio Grande City it averaged $37 over the past year, from about $29 in a typical January to about $44 in a typical November.
Per open night, by tier:
November RevPAR is about 1.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 41 active listings, the monthly pattern in Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $903 |
| February | $988 |
| March | $1,100 |
| April | $1,090 |
| May | $1,110 |
| June | $955 |
| July | $1,350 |
| August | $1,350 |
| September | $1,070 |
| October | $1,150 |
| November | $1,330 |
| December | $1,300 |
Guests book Rio Grande City stays 26 days ahead on average (about four weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 59 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical November booking is made in mid-September.
November 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 26 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 41 active listings in Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Rio Grande City neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Rio Grande City, La Grulla and Rio Grande Valley. 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 Rio Grande City | The heart of the city, featuring local shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. Ideal for guests wanting to experience the urban vibe and local life. | Old Starr County Jail, Rio Grande City Historic District, Santa Maria Playground, City Hall, Starr County Courthouse |
| La Grulla | A small, scenic community just outside of Rio Grande City, offering a more laid-back atmosphere. Attractive for families and nature lovers. | La Grulla Parks, Wildlife observation, Peaceful rural charm |
| Rio Grande Valley | A popular region for tourists seeking outdoor adventures and the rich cultural heritage of South Texas, including local festivals and events. | Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Trinity Oaks Nature Park, Local wildlife tours |
| San Juanita | A quiet residential area near Rio Grande City, appealing to families and those looking for a peaceful stay close to nature. | Local parks, Community activities, Proximity to the river |
| Hwy 83 Corridor | Easily accessible highway location, making it a convenient stop for travelers. Good exposure for potential customers. | Access to restaurants and gas stations, Shopping options nearby, Convenient travel routes |
| El Sauz | A small, friendly town that attracts visitors who prefer a less commercial environment. Great for those looking for quiet lodging. | Local farming experiences, Community festivals, Scenic views |
| Roma | Historic city known for its cultural heritage and charming ambiance. Attracts visitors interested in history and local culture. | Roma Bluffs, Plaza de Roma, Historic downtown, Cultural events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Rio Grande City is an entire home: all 41 listings rent the whole place. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 59%, ahead of houses (39%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Rio Grande City Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Rio Grande City Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 58.5% | 24 |
| House | 39.0% | 16 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.4% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Rio Grande City (41% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (32%).
Rio Grande City entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 31.7% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.5% | 17 |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.6% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Rio Grande City earned $2,480 over the past year, against $8,280 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $74 | 23% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17 | $8,280 | $7,420 | $99 | 29% |
The most common capacity in Rio Grande City is four guests (32% of listings), and 41% of listings sleep six or more.
Rio Grande City listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 12.2% | 5 |
| 3 guests | 7.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 31.7% | 13 |
| 5 guests | 7.3% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 26.8% | 11 |
| 8+ guests | 14.6% | 6 |
Rio Grande City hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 41% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Rio Grande City: 93% of listings offer it, and 63% offer self check-in.
Share of Rio Grande City listings with each common amenity
Guests
Rio Grande City draws mostly domestic guests: 94% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Houston alone accounts for 15% of reviews. Of the 6% from abroad, the largest group comes from Mexico. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 57%, followed by Spanish and Hebrew.
94% of Rio Grande City guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Rio Grande City guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Houston | 15.3% |
| Rio Grande City | 7.6% |
| Austin | 5.7% |
| San Antonio | 3.2% |
| Monterrey | 3.2% |
Where Rio Grande City guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 94.3% |
| Mexico | 5.7% |
Languages spoken by Rio Grande City guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 56.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Hebrew | 2.1% |
| Russian | 2.1% |
| Italian | 1.4% |
Rio Grande City Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 49% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.80.
Communication scores highest in Rio Grande City; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.89 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.83 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Rio Grande City listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Rio Grande City listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 65.9% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 29.3% | 12 |
| 91-180 days | 4.9% | 2 |
Days a year Rio Grande City listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 4.9% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 29.3% | 12 |
| 31-90 days | 39.0% | 16 |
| 1-30 days | 26.8% | 11 |
The average Rio Grande City booking lasts 5.8 nights, longest in February and shortest in May. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. Nearly nine in ten 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 Rio Grande City
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Rio Grande City accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Rio Grande City listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Rio Grande City, used by 56% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 15% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Rio Grande City listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About seven in ten Rio Grande City listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $57. Spread over the average stay of 5.8 nights, that adds roughly $10 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 Rio Grande City, a five-bedroom home, took in $38,600 over the past year, about 4.4 times the city's average of $8,730.
Spanish-style 5-bedroom home Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Secluded Comfort 4 bedroom Guesthouse Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Hacienda Estrella Del Río Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Cozy & Comfortable Home Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Your Home Away From Home. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Home sweet home Rio Grande city. 3BR 2bathroom Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Fewer than 1% of Rio Grande City listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 54% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the seven nearby markets in the table, all within 85 km, Mission (52 km away) earned the most per listing, about 67% more than Rio Grande City. Weslaco was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 30% in Rio Grande City.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission 52 km | 196 | $14,577 | $142 | 38% |
| McAllen 60 km | 527 | $12,546 | $138 | 36% |
| Reynosa Mexico · 61 km | 189 | $3,928 | $56 | 30% |
| Edinburg 64 km | 291 | $12,266 | $119 | 39% |
| Pharr 65 km | 174 | $11,469 | $121 | 36% |
| San Juan 69 km | 41 | $12,960 | $134 | 38% |
| Weslaco 85 km | 68 | $13,956 | $120 | 41% |
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FAQ
An active Rio Grande City Airbnb grossed $8,727 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 41 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $1,810 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Rio Grande City listings earn between $455 and $1,810 in a typical month, and the top tenth $2,910 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 Rio Grande City were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Texas average. November is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Rio Grande City cost $111 before fees. Half of listings charge between $75 and $125, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City Airbnb grossed $8,727 in the 12 months to September 2026, 68% below the Texas average of $26,925, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about $980 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $1,350 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.
Each night a Rio Grande City listing was open to book earned $37 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 $69 or more.
Rio Grande City stays were booked 26 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Rio Grande City Airbnb stay lasted 5.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Rio Grande City Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Downtown Rio Grande City, La Grulla and Rio Grande Valley draw the most short-term rental interest in Rio Grande City. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 41 active Airbnb listings in Rio Grande City as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mission, 52 km away.
In Rio Grande City, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $57.
Method
Figures on this page cover 41 active Airbnb listings in Rio Grande City 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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