Oceanfront / 11 bds / 33 PPL / Indoor Pool Entire home · 11 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $462,148
- Occupancy
- 38.1%
- Daily rate
- $2,441
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Virginia Beach, VA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Virginia Beach brought in $42,327 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 36% more than the Virginia average of $31,211.
The short answer
Virginia Beach Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates in Virginia Beach run ahead of the Virginia average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $392 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, against $285 and 39% for the Virginia average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.1 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 1,385 active listings, Virginia Beach is the largest of 219 Virginia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 27% while the number of active listings grew 7%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Virginia Beach?
Gross bookings per Virginia Beach listing averaged $42,327 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Virginia average: $31,211), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Virginia Beach listing brings in $10,700 in July, its best month, and $2,580 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 47% 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 3.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $11,700+ a month, about three times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $7,390 or more, roughly $3,400 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $4,030 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,920 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 4.1 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $4,980 $12,100 $2,380
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.
Virginia Beach 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,447 | 41.6% | $342 | $148 | 55 days | 4.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,683 | 38.2% | $322 | $119 | 47 days | 4.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,208 | 33.9% | $315 | $107 | 53 days | 5.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,393 | 33.3% | $321 | $109 | 40 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,771 | 29.3% | $322 | $89 | 29 days | 6.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,915 | 33.3% | $318 | $104 | 30 days | 6.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,952 | 39.6% | $327 | $127 | 45 days | 4.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $4,007 | 39.8% | $333 | $134 | 42 days | 5.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $6,083 | 45.5% | $407 | $196 | 55 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $9,904 | 58.7% | $500 | $330 | 77 days | 5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $12,130 | 62.4% | $523 | $391 | 85 days | 5.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $9,996 | 61.2% | $481 | $322 | 71 days | 4.5 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 Virginia Beach listing earns about $4,030 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Virginia Beach Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Virginia Beach Airbnb took in $42,327 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,260 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 $4,180 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,650 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,640 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,940 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.
Virginia Beach Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $37,677 | $69,070 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Virginia Beach bookings | $4,650 | $8,530 |
| Gross bookings | $42,327 | $77,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 84% of Virginia Beach listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,720 | −$10,480 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,650 | −$8,530 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,120 | −$3,880 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$850 | −$1,550 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,270 | −$2,330 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$420 | −$420 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Virginia Beach's Airbnb rules | −$210 | −$210 |
| 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 | −$15,240 | −$27,400 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $27,087about $2,260 a month | $50,200about $4,180 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Virginia Beach Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Virginia Beach'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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Virginia Beach listings are booked on 62% or more of their nights, against 41% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $295 adds about $2,930 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $480 a night or more, against a median of $295. 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 $3,770 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $10,700, against $2,580 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Virginia Beach listings average 4.75 stars, and 38% 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 $6,470 a month, against $3,530 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Virginia average (39%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 31% in January to 63% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 79%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 62% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 41% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 22% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Virginia Beach, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 43% 63% 29%
The 12-month rate of 41% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Virginia Beach?
The average nightly rate in Virginia Beach, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $392 over the past year, about 38% above the Virginia average of $285 and about 23% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $290 in November to about $465 in July.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $730+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $480 or more, about $190 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $295 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $175 or less, about 60% of the median.
July rates run 61% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $350 $523 $266
The 12-month ADR of $392 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 Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach it averaged $182 over the past year, from about $83 in a typical January to about $344 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $382+ per open night, about 2.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $251 or more, about $120 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $136 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $71 or less, about half of the median.
July RevPAR is about 4.1 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $163 $391 $77
The 12-month RevPAR of $182 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 Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to April. A listing earns about 3.4 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Virginia Beach
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $4,980 $10,700 $2,580
Revenue by month in Virginia Beach in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,580 |
| February | Low season | $2,720 |
| March | Low season | $3,470 |
| April | Low season | $3,850 |
| May | Shoulder season | $5,280 |
| June | High season | $8,680 |
| July | High season | $10,700 |
| August | High season | $8,990 |
| September | Low season | $4,130 |
| October | Low season | $3,410 |
| November | Low season | $2,910 |
| December | Low season | $3,140 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $9,440 | 60% | $452 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | $5,280 | 43% | $381 |
| Low seasonSeptember–April | $3,270 | 37% | $308 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Virginia Beach?
Guests book Virginia Beach stays 60 days ahead on average (about nine weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 81 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 26 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 50 days 85 days 23 days
The 12-month figure of 60 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 Virginia Beach
Airbnb is legal in Virginia Beach for rooms in your own home and for whole homes that are grandfathered, in Sandbridge or in the oceanfront overlay, with a $500 yearly permit; guest taxes total 15% plus $2 a night.
None of the 1,385 active listings in Virginia Beach 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.
The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Virginia Beach Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Virginia Beach
AirROI's area guide picks eight Virginia Beach neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Oceanfront, Sandbridge Beach and Virginia Beach Town Center. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanfront | The Oceanfront is a bustling location with a vibrant boardwalk and beautiful sandy beaches, making it an ideal spot for tourists looking to stay close to the water and enjoy beach activities. | Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Neptune Statue, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Cape Henry Lighthouse |
| Sandbridge Beach | A more tranquil beach experience, Sandbridge Beach offers a family-friendly atmosphere with beautiful homes and nature reserves, appealing to visitors looking for a peaceful getaway. | Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sandbridge Dunes, Little Island Park, The Norwegian Lady Statue |
| Virginia Beach Town Center | The Town Center is a shopping and business hub with numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. It attracts both tourists and business travelers looking for convenience. | Pembroke Mall, Town Center Park, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, Cinemark 18 |
| Knotts Island | A rural area just outside Virginia Beach, it offers a unique experience with scenic views and proximity to wildlife refuges, ideal for those looking for a retreat in nature. | Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, North River Wetlands Preserve, Historic Knotts Island |
| Chic's Beach | Chic's Beach is a laid-back beach community known for its stunning sunsets and quieter atmosphere. It attracts families and young couples looking for a relaxed beach vacation. | Chic's Beach Park, local seafood restaurants, kayaking on the bay, Marine Science Center |
| First Landing State Park | A historical site with abundant natural beauty, this area is perfect for nature lovers and families looking to explore hiking trails and participate in outdoor activities. | First Landing State Park Trails, False Cape State Park, Cypress Swamp |
| Historic Cape Henry | Home to the historic lighthouses and beautiful coastal scenery, this area attracts history buffs and those interested in maritime heritage. | Cape Henry Lighthouses, Fort Story, Public Beach Access |
| Pungo | Nestled in the rural countryside, Pungo offers visitors a taste of the agricultural lifestyle with farms, markets, and scenic views, appealing to those looking for a different side of Virginia Beach. | Pungo Strawberry Festival, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Farms and markets |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Virginia Beach Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Virginia Beach, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in eight (13%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, ahead of apartments and condos (38%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Virginia Beach Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 86%
- Private room 13%
- Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.4% | 1,196 |
| Private room | 13.3% | 184 |
| Hotel room | 0.4% | 5 |
Listings by property type
Virginia Beach Airbnb listings by property type
- House 52%
- Apartment/Condo 38%
- Hotel/Boutique 5%
- Others 3%
- Cabin/Outdoor 2%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 52.2% | 723 |
| Apartment/Condo | 37.6% | 521 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 5.1% | 70 |
| Others | 3.5% | 48 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.5% | 21 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 2 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Virginia Beach Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Virginia Beach (32% of entire homes), and 49% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 1,170 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Virginia Beach entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
2%
17%
32%
21%
14%
14%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.5% | 29 |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% | 195 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.2% | 375 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.8% | 243 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% | 161 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.0% | 163 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Virginia Beach
A typical studio in Virginia Beach earned $24,900 over the past year, against $64,100 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 29 | $24,900 | $27,400 | $203 | 47% |
| 1 bedroom | 195 | $17,000 | $20,200 | $213 | 41% |
| 2 bedrooms | 375 | $35,700 | $41,500 | $317 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 243 | $45,200 | $48,300 | $412 | 43% |
| 4 bedrooms | 161 | $62,100 | $63,400 | $563 | 41% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 163 | $64,100 | $82,300 | $915 | 36% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Virginia Beach Sleep?
Virginia Beach is a group-trip market: 37% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.6 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (23%). Shares are of the 1,260 listings with a guest capacity on file (91% of the market).
Virginia Beach listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
<1%
9%
4%
20%
5%
23%
2%
37%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.3% | 4 |
| 2 guests | 9.3% | 117 |
| 3 guests | 4.1% | 51 |
| 4 guests | 19.6% | 247 |
| 5 guests | 4.9% | 62 |
| 6 guests | 22.6% | 284 |
| 7 guests | 2.1% | 26 |
| 8+ guests | 37.2% | 468 |
How Virginia Beach Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Virginia Beach hosts set up an average of 4.2 beds per listing. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 13
- Beds per listing
- 4.2
- Show exact location
- 36%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Virginia Beach Offer?
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Virginia Beach: 89% of listings offer it.
Share of Virginia Beach listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Virginia Beach
Listings in Virginia Beach with a ping pong table earned about 2.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $89,700 against $40,600. The gap is smaller for a children's playroom (about twice as much) and a piano (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Virginia Beach 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
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping pong table | 3% | $89,700 | $40,600 | +121% |
| Children's playroom | 1% | $89,300 | $41,800 | +114% |
| Piano | 0.9% | $81,000 | $42,000 | +93% |
| Boat slip | 1% | $79,000 | $41,800 | +89% |
| Pool view | 3% | $77,800 | $41,200 | +89% |
| Kayak | 6% | $70,200 | $40,700 | +73% |
| Sun loungers | 11% | $66,300 | $39,200 | +69% |
| Pool table | 5% | $68,700 | $40,900 | +68% |
| Arcade games | 1% | $70,100 | $41,900 | +67% |
| EV charger | 4% | $67,700 | $41,300 | +64% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Richmond is the largest source outside Virginia Beach, at about 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 73% of guests, and Spanish by 13%.
97% of Virginia Beach guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 97%
- International 3%
Where Virginia Beach guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 3.7% |
| Virginia Beach | 3.5% |
| Washington | 2.8% |
| New York | 2.6% |
| Charlottesville | 1.2% |
Where Virginia Beach guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.4% |
| Canada | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Virginia Beach guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 72.8% |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| French | 3.2% |
| German | 1.7% |
| Portuguese | 1.6% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach Airbnbs average 4.75 stars, and 38% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.65, against 4.86 for location.
Location scores highest in Virginia Beach; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.72 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.85 |
| Value | 4.65 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Virginia Beach: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly nine in ten Virginia Beach 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 91 to 180 days a year, covering 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Virginia Beach listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 50%
- 181-270 days 36%
- 91-180 days 11%
- 31-90 days 2%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 50.3% | 697 |
| 181-270 days | 36.3% | 503 |
| 91-180 days | 11.0% | 152 |
| 31-90 days | 2.3% | 32 |
| 1-30 days | 0.1% | 1 |
Days a year Virginia Beach listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 3%
- 181-270 days 12%
- 91-180 days 37%
- 31-90 days 28%
- 1-30 days 21%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.5% | 35 |
| 181-270 days | 12.2% | 169 |
| 91-180 days | 36.8% | 509 |
| 31-90 days | 28.0% | 388 |
| 1-30 days | 20.5% | 284 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Virginia Beach?
The average Virginia Beach booking lasts 6 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 29,300 in all. About seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Virginia Beach
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.3 nights 6.9 nights 4.2 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Virginia Beach Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
41% of listings in Virginia Beach accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights. A smaller group, 6%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Virginia Beach listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Virginia Beach?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Virginia Beach, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 26% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Virginia Beach listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Virginia Beach?
About nine in ten Virginia Beach listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $201, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $500, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $201
- Average cleaning fee
- $500
- Listings charging a fee
- 90.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 11.0%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Virginia Beach
The top-grossing Airbnb in Virginia Beach, an 11-bedroom home, took in $462,000 over the past year, about 11 times the city's average of $42,300. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Oceanfront / 11 bds / 33 PPL / Indoor Pool Entire home · 11 bedrooms Rated 4.98 
Oceanfront | 7BR | Pool | Hot Tub | Sleeps 20 Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- $395,786
- Occupancy
- 66.9%
- Daily rate
- $1,219
Indoor & Outdoor Pool! Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- $334,908
- Occupancy
- 55.9%
- Daily rate
- $1,891
Designer 7BR w/ Pool and Hot Tub. Pets welcome! Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.83 - Revenue
- $305,329
- Occupancy
- 74.8%
- Daily rate
- $996
NEW! Waterfront, Boat Ramp, Pool, Hot Tub Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.75 - Revenue
- $301,203
- Occupancy
- 47.1%
- Daily rate
- $1,412
Modernist Oasis | 2 Luxury Homes & Private Pool Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- $300,374
- Occupancy
- 41.6%
- Daily rate
- $1,337
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Virginia Beach?
Sandbridge Stays is the top-grossing host in Virginia Beach, with $3.49 million in bookings across 36 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 24% of the market's 1,385 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Christine grossed $146,000 per listing, 51% more than Sandbridge Stays' $96,900.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbridge Stays | 36 | $3,487,469 | $96,874 | 4.80/5 | |
| VueStay Vacations By Casago | 103 | $2,975,337 | $28,887 | 4.42/5 | |
| Pat And Stacey | 44 | $2,781,875 | $63,224 | 4.76/5 | |
| 4 | Christine | 17 | $2,487,776 | $146,340 | 4.63/5 |
| 5 | Dimitri | 41 | $2,254,223 | $54,981 | 4.89/5 |
| 6 | Coastal Accommodations | 21 | $1,612,950 | $76,807 | 4.74/5 |
| 7 | Faith | 24 | $1,335,448 | $55,644 | 4.69/5 |
| 8 | Stay Va Beach | 21 | $1,145,437 | $54,545 | 4.75/5 |
| 9 | Sojourn | 22 | $1,121,697 | $50,986 | 4.76/5 |
| 10 | Cathleen | 10 | $1,016,699 | $101,670 | 4.93/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Virginia Beach?
Professional management companies run 29% of Virginia Beach listings and owners run the rest, though 29% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 47% 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 84% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 47.3%
- Professional management
- 28.6%
- Cohosted listings
- 28.7%
- Instant Book enabled
- 41.2%
- Simplified Pricing
- 84.0%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Virginia Beach
12 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Virginia Beach, and companies run 26% of its 1,385 active listings. Casago is the largest, with 106 listings and an average guest rating of 4.50; the next largest are Sandbridge Stays, Anchor Realty Group, CoolVacay and Sojourn DC. Among the five largest, Sandbridge Stays' homes rate highest, at 4.79.
The five largest run 16% of Virginia Beach's listings
Share of Virginia Beach's 1,385 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Casago 8% · 106
- Sandbridge Stays 3% · 36
- Anchor Realty Group 2% · 28
- CoolVacay 2% · 27
- Sojourn DC 2% · 22
- All other listings 84%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Virginia, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Virginia Beach vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 54 km, Corolla (54 km away) earned the most per listing, about 27% more than Virginia Beach. Chesapeake was the busiest, booked on 46% of nights against 41% in Virginia Beach.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk 25 km | 841 | $25,967 | $211 | 43% |
| Chesapeake 28 km | 113 | $19,827 | $172 | 46% |
| Portsmouth 31 km | 180 | $25,535 | $205 | 43% |
| Hampton 39 km | 275 | $30,793 | $266 | 39% |
| Suffolk 46 km | 40 | $18,192 | $163 | 45% |
| Cape Charles 50 km | 308 | $49,611 | $462 | 39% |
| Newport News 52 km | 100 | $22,326 | $200 | 43% |
| Corolla 54 km | 813 | $53,588 | $583 | 37% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Virginia
- Williamsburg Airbnb data 1,203 listings
- Richmond Airbnb data 1,044 listings
- Arlington Airbnb data 987 listings
- Alexandria Airbnb data 693 listings
- Charlottesville Airbnb data 687 listings
- Lynchburg Airbnb data 528 listings
- Chincoteague Airbnb data 487 listings
- Luray Airbnb data 399 listings
See all 219 Virginia Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Virginia Beach
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Virginia Beach:
- Wells Airbnb data ME · $392/night · 41.2%
- Guerneville Airbnb data CA · $399/night · 41.5%
- Río Grande Airbnb data PR · $388/night · 41.7%
- St. Simons Airbnb data GA · $386/night · 41.7%
- Oceano Airbnb data CA · $398/night · 41.7%
- Boothbay Airbnb data ME · $385/night · 40.8%
FAQ
Virginia Beach Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Virginia Beach?
An active Virginia Beach Airbnb grossed $42,327 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,385 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $7,390 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Virginia Beach?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Virginia Beach listings earn between $1,920 and $7,390 in a typical month, and the top tenth $11,700 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 Virginia Beach?
Listings in Virginia Beach were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Virginia average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Virginia Beach?
The average booked night in Virginia Beach cost $392 before fees. Half of listings charge between $175 and $480, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Virginia Beach?
Yes: you can rent a room in your own home with just a city registration, and rent a whole home for under 30 nights only if it is grandfathered, in Sandbridge or in the Oceanfront Resort overlay, with a $500 annual zoning permit. The Virginia Beach Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.
Is Airbnb profitable in Virginia Beach?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Virginia Beach Airbnb grossed $42,327 in the 12 months to September 2026, 36% above the Virginia average of $31,211. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $27,087 a year (about $2,260 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 $4,180 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Virginia Beach?
July usually pays best, averaging $10,700 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 Virginia Beach?
Each night a Virginia Beach listing was open to book earned $182 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 $382 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach stays were booked 60 days (about nine 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 Virginia Beach?
The average Virginia Beach Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Virginia Beach rated?
Guests rate Virginia Beach Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Virginia Beach?
Oceanfront, Sandbridge Beach and Virginia Beach Town Center draw the most short-term rental interest in Virginia Beach. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Virginia Beach?
AirROI counted 1,385 active Airbnb listings in Virginia Beach as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Norfolk, 25 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Virginia Beach?
In Virginia Beach, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $201, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $500, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 1,385 active Airbnb listings in Virginia Beach 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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