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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Ohio (2026)

Rockbridge is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Ohio in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 22 markets. Its listings averaged $62,300 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 43% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. With 264 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Logan and Laurelville come next.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
174
Active Airbnb listings
16,800
Avg. revenue per listing
$27,200
Occupancy rate
41%
Avg. nightly rate
$225
Avg. revenue, top 10 markets
$40,400

The short answer

Ohio Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Ohio, the 16,800 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $27,200 over the same period. They were booked on 41% of nights at about $225 a night; the ranking covers the 22 markets with at least 100 active listings.

The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Ohio are

Each dot is one of the 174 markets AirROI tracks in Ohio (3 outlying ones fall outside the map), sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Ohio areDot map of 171 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 Rockbridge, 2 Logan, 3 Laurelville, 4 Columbus, 5 Swan Township, 6 South Bloomingville, 7 Millersburg, 8 Cincinnati, 9 Cleveland, 10 Port Clinton.10987654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $21k$21k–$26k$26k–$34k$34k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

Top 10

The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Ohio

Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.

The top 10 Airbnb markets in Ohio at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
Rockbridge High earnings · High occupancy$62,30043%
Logan High earnings · Large market$57,00042%
Laurelville High earnings · High occupancy$50,90043%
4 Columbus Large market · Year-round demand$24,30043%
5 Swan Township High earnings · High occupancy$55,50044%
6 South Bloomingville High occupancy · High earnings$49,10045%
7 Millersburg High occupancy · High earnings$33,90042%
8 Cincinnati Large market$23,80041%
9 Cleveland Large market · High occupancy$20,40042%
10 Port Clinton Growing revenue$26,50041%

  1. 1. Rockbridge

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Rockbridge, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Rockbridge, 2 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Rockbridge, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Rockbridge
    Avg. revenue
    $62,300 +3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    43%
    Nightly rate
    $410
    Active listings
    264

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 1st of 22
    • Occupancy 4th of 22
    • Market size 9th of 22
    • Year-round 12th of 22
    • Growth 7th of 22
    How it earns
    Rockbridge earns on price: guests pay about $410 a night, 82% above the Ohio average. That adds up to $62,300 per listing over the year, the highest of the 22 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $4,780 a month; the top quarter clear $7,670 or more.
    When it earns
    Rockbridge's season runs from May to August, peaking in July at about $8,820 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $3,280. Stays are shorter than in most of Ohio, about 2.3 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 50 days ahead.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 55% of listings, against about 18% in the typical market in Ohio, and the largest operator runs 51 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 3 bedrooms (26% of entire homes), and cabins, campers and other outdoor stays make up 73% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,780/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $7,670+/mo
    Booked ahead
    50 days
    Average stay
    2.3 nights
    Most common home size
    3 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    85%
    Full Rockbridge Airbnb report

  2. 2. Logan

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Logan, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Logan, 8 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Logan, 8 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Logan
    Avg. revenue
    $57,000 0% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    42%
    Nightly rate
    $390
    Active listings
    794

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 2nd of 22
    • Occupancy 7th of 22
    • Market size 4th of 22
    • Year-round 14th of 22
    • Growth 11th of 22
    How it earns
    Nightly rates set Logan apart: about $390, 73% above the Ohio average. Listings averaged $57,000 in revenue over the year, the second-highest of the 22 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $4,340, and the best quarter clear $6,970.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Logan concentrates from June to August: July earns about $8,580 per listing, about 2.8 times as much as February. Visits are quick, about 2.5 nights on average against 4 nights for the typical market in Ohio, booked about 57 days ahead.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 46% of listings, against about 18% in the typical market in Ohio, and the largest operator runs 93 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (32% of entire homes), and cabins, campers and other outdoor stays make up 73% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,340/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,970+/mo
    Booked ahead
    57 days
    Average stay
    2.5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    79%

    Areas in the full report: Downtown Logan · Hocking Hills · Lake Logan

    Full Logan Airbnb report

  3. 3. Laurelville

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Laurelville, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Laurelville, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Laurelville, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Laurelville
    Avg. revenue
    $50,900 +5% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    43%
    Nightly rate
    $360
    Active listings
    177

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 4th of 22
    • Occupancy 6th of 22
    • Market size 13th of 22
    • Year-round 16th of 22
    • Growth 6th of 22
    How it earns
    Laurelville earns on price: guests pay about $360 a night, 60% above the Ohio average. Average revenue per listing came to $50,900, the fourth-highest of the 22 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $4,350 and a top-quarter listing $6,770 or more. With 177 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    In Laurelville, the months from June to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $8,450 per listing; February is the low point at about $2,850. Stays are shorter than in most of Ohio, about 2.8 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 47 days ahead.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 38% of listings, against about 18% in the typical market in Ohio, and the largest operator runs 24 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (25% of entire homes), and cabins, campers and other outdoor stays make up 72% of supply.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and are prepared for thin bookings around February.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,350/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,770+/mo
    Booked ahead
    47 days
    Average stay
    2.8 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    77%
    Full Laurelville Airbnb report

  4. 4. Columbus

    Known for: Large market · Year-round demand

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Columbus, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Columbus, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Columbus, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Columbus
    Avg. revenue
    $24,300 −1% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    43%
    Nightly rate
    $195
    Active listings
    2,520

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 14th of 22
    • Occupancy 5th of 22
    • Market size 1st of 22
    • Year-round 3rd of 22
    • Growth 15th of 22
    How it earns
    Columbus is Ohio's largest Airbnb market, with 2,520 active listings to price against. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $24,300, 11% below the Ohio average. Its place at #4 rests on market size (1st of 22) and year-round demand (3rd of 22) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $2,290 a month; the top quarter clear $3,890 or more.
    When it earns
    Columbus' season runs from May to August, peaking in July at about $3,690 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $2,010. Trips run long, about 8 nights on average against 4 nights for the typical market in Ohio, booked about 44 days ahead.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.77 stars) trail the typical market in Ohio (4.83), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (31% of entire homes), and houses make up 63% of supply.
    Registration
    More than eight in ten listings display a registration number, so confirm the local rules before buying.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,290/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,890+/mo
    Booked ahead
    44 days
    Average stay
    8 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    58%

    Areas in the full report: Short North · German Village · Downtown Columbus

    Full Columbus Airbnb report

  5. 5. Swan Township

    Known for: High earnings · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Swan Township, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Swan Township, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Swan Township, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Swan Township
    Avg. revenue
    $55,500 +5% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    44%
    Nightly rate
    $350
    Active listings
    103

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 3rd of 22
    • Occupancy 3rd of 22
    • Market size 22nd of 22
    • Year-round 12th of 22
    • Growth 5th of 22
    How it earns
    Swan Township commands premium rates, about $350 a night, and still books 44% of nights, 3 points above the Ohio average. Listings averaged $55,500 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 22 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $4,400, and the best quarter clear $6,400. Revenue per listing rose 5% over the year, helped by nightly rates 12% higher, even as the number of listings grew 23%. Its 103 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Swan Township concentrates from May to August: July earns about $7,420 per listing, about 2.7 times as much as February. Visits are quick, about 2.4 nights on average against 4 nights for the typical market in Ohio, booked about 46 days ahead. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (100% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 36% of listings, against about 18% in the typical market in Ohio, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (50% of entire homes), and cabins, campers and other outdoor stays make up 72% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and can carry costs through a quiet February.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,400/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,400+/mo
    Booked ahead
    46 days
    Average stay
    2.4 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    84%
    Full Swan Township Airbnb report

  6. 6. South Bloomingville

    Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in South Bloomingville, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in South Bloomingville, 1 bedroom Top-earning Airbnb listing in South Bloomingville, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in South Bloomingville
    Avg. revenue
    $49,100 −14% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    45%
    Nightly rate
    $315
    Active listings
    153

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 5th of 22
    • Occupancy 2nd of 22
    • Market size 15th of 22
    • Year-round 7th of 22
    • Growth 21st of 22
    How it earns
    South Bloomingville fills more nights than most of Ohio: 45% of them, the second-highest occupancy of the 22 ranked markets, at about $315 a night. Average revenue per listing came to $49,100, the fifth-highest of the 22 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $4,020 and a top-quarter listing $6,440 or more. Revenue per listing fell 14% over the year even with rates 5% higher, as bookings softened. With 153 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    South Bloomingville has two seasons, June–August and October–November. October is the strongest month at about $6,820 per listing, and February the quietest at about $2,990. Stays are shorter than in most of Ohio, about 2.5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 50 days ahead. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (100% of listings), more than in the typical market.
    The competition
    Professional managers run 50% of listings, against about 18% in the typical market in Ohio, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
    What sells
    One-bedroom homes lead the market (41% of entire homes), and cabins, campers and other outdoor stays make up 82% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $4,020/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $6,440+/mo
    Booked ahead
    50 days
    Average stay
    2.5 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    78%
    Full South Bloomingville Airbnb report

  7. 7. Millersburg

    Known for: High occupancy · High earnings

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Millersburg, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Millersburg, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Millersburg, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Millersburg
    Avg. revenue
    $33,900 0% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    42%
    Nightly rate
    $235
    Active listings
    164

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 9th of 22
    • Occupancy 8th of 22
    • Market size 14th of 22
    • Year-round 11th of 22
    • Growth 12th of 22
    How it earns
    Millersburg books 42% of nights at about $235 a night, close to the typical market in Ohio. That adds up to $33,900 per listing over the year, the ninth-highest of the 22 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,850 a month; the top quarter clear $4,260 or more. Its 164 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
    When it earns
    In Millersburg, the months from May to November earn above the yearly average, led by October at about $4,630 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,940. Visits are quick, about 2.3 nights on average against 4 nights for the typical market in Ohio, booked about 42 days ahead.
    What sells
    Smaller places set the market: only 18% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 42% in the typical market in Ohio.
    Guest expectations
    Guests rate listings highly, 4.92 stars on average against 4.83 for the typical market in Ohio, so reviews set a high bar.
    Who it suits
    A good fit for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,850/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $4,260+/mo
    Booked ahead
    42 days
    Average stay
    2.3 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    83%
    Full Millersburg Airbnb report

  8. 8. Cincinnati

    Known for: Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cincinnati, 12 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cincinnati, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cincinnati, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Cincinnati
    Avg. revenue
    $23,800 0% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    41%
    Nightly rate
    $195
    Active listings
    1,720

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 15th of 22
    • Occupancy 12th of 22
    • Market size 3rd of 22
    • Year-round 7th of 22
    • Growth 10th of 22
    How it earns
    Cincinnati is Ohio's third-largest Airbnb market, with 1,720 active listings to price against. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $23,800, 13% below the Ohio average. Its place at #8 rests on market size (3rd of 22) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,210, and the best quarter clear $3,690.
    When it earns
    Cincinnati's season runs from May to August, peaking in July at about $3,890 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $1,710. Guests stay about 6 nights, longer than in most of Ohio, and book about 40 days ahead.
    What sells
    The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (38% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 62% of supply.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,210/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,690+/mo
    Booked ahead
    40 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    61%

    Areas in the full report: Over-the-Rhine · Downtown · Mount Adams

    Full Cincinnati Airbnb report

  9. 9. Cleveland

    Known for: Large market · High occupancy

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cleveland, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cleveland, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Cleveland, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Cleveland
    Avg. revenue
    $20,400 −3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    42%
    Nightly rate
    $175
    Active listings
    1,840

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 17th of 22
    • Occupancy 9th of 22
    • Market size 2nd of 22
    • Year-round 5th of 22
    • Growth 17th of 22
    How it earns
    Cleveland is Ohio's second-largest Airbnb market, with 1,840 active listings to price against. Moderate rates keep revenue per listing at $20,400, 25% below the Ohio average. Its place at #9 rests on market size (2nd of 22) and year-round demand (5th of 22) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,080 and a top-quarter listing $3,640 or more.
    When it earns
    Revenue in Cleveland concentrates from May to August: July earns about $3,780 per listing, about 2.1 times as much as February. Guests book later than in most of Ohio, about 34 days ahead against roughly 47 for the typical market in Ohio; stays average 6 nights.
    Guest expectations
    Average ratings (4.74 stars) trail the typical market in Ohio (4.83), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
    What sells
    Few listings are large: just 25% have three or more bedrooms, against about 42% in the typical market in Ohio; apartments and condos make up 56% of supply.
    Who it suits
    It suits buyers who are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date and prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,080/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $3,640+/mo
    Booked ahead
    34 days
    Average stay
    6 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    55%

    Areas in the full report: Ohio City · Tremont · Lakewood

    Full Cleveland Airbnb report

  10. 10. Port Clinton

    Known for: Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Port Clinton, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Port Clinton, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Port Clinton, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Port Clinton
    Avg. revenue
    $26,500 +12% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    41%
    Nightly rate
    $245
    Active listings
    217

    Where it places among the 22 ranked markets in Ohio

    • Revenue 12th of 22
    • Occupancy 13th of 22
    • Market size 11th of 22
    • Year-round 20th of 22
    • Growth 1st of 22
    How it earns
    Port Clinton books 41% of nights at about $245 a night, close to the typical market in Ohio. Revenue per listing, $26,500, is close to the Ohio average. Its place at #10 rests on revenue growth (1st of 22) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $2,480 a month; the top quarter clear $4,020 or more. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, the biggest gain in Ohio, helped by nightly rates 10% higher, even as the number of listings grew 31%. With 217 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
    When it earns
    In Port Clinton, the months from May to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $6,330 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,180.
    What sells
    Two-bedroom homes lead the market (31% of entire homes), and houses make up 58% of supply.
    Who it suits
    Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February.

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $2,480/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $4,020+/mo
    Booked ahead
    55 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    72%
    Full Port Clinton Airbnb report

Full ranking

How All 22 Ranked Markets in Ohio Compare

The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.

Top Airbnb markets in Ohio, ranked by AirROI
Rockbridge High earnings, high occupancy$62,32043%$41137%+3%264
Logan High earnings, large market$57,01742%$38936%0%794
Laurelville High earnings, high occupancy$50,89743%$36134%+5%177
4Columbus Large market, year-round demand$24,32043%$19554%−1%2,523
5Swan Township High earnings, high occupancy$55,45744%$34837%+5%103
6South Bloomingville High occupancy, high earnings$49,11045%$31444%−14%153
7Millersburg High occupancy, high earnings$33,91042%$23542%0%164
8Cincinnati Large market$23,80541%$19744%0%1,720
9Cleveland Large market, high occupancy$20,35942%$17547%−3%1,844
10Port Clinton Growing revenue$26,47141%$24619%+12%217
11Kettering High occupancy, year-round demand$21,82646%$14853%−3%105
12Akron Growing revenue, large market$15,60742%$13543%+7%311
13Huron Growing revenue, high earnings$46,14840%$41513%+7%139
14Sandusky Large market$28,89736%$28420%−1%371
15Dayton Year-round demand, large market$15,42941%$14861%−10%507
16Put-in-Bay Township High earnings, growing revenue$35,77738%$50614%+1%139
17Cleveland Heights Growing revenue$15,80640%$14647%+1%252
18Oxford High earnings$34,88731%$60844%−22%146
19Toledo Year-round demand, large market$14,33340%$13255%−2%401
20Lakewood$19,04441%$16636%−5%193
21Hamilton Growing revenue$25,01035%$22233%+8%119
22Geneva-On-The-Lake$27,74035%$28726%−1%146

By measure

Ohio Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy

The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Ohio

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Ohio
#MarketRevenue
Rockbridge #1 overall$62,300
Logan #2 overall$57,000
Sandusky #14 overall$28,900
4Port Clinton #10 overall$26,500
5Columbus #4 overall$24,300
6Cincinnati #8 overall$23,800
7Cleveland #9 overall$20,400
8Cleveland Heights #17 overall$15,800
9Akron #12 overall$15,600
10Dayton #15 overall$15,400
11Toledo #19 overall$14,300

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Ohio by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Ohio by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
Rockbridge #1 overall$410
Logan #2 overall$390
Sandusky #14 overall$285
4Port Clinton #10 overall$245
5Cincinnati #8 overall$195
6Columbus #4 overall$195
7Cleveland #9 overall$175
8Dayton #15 overall$150
9Cleveland Heights #17 overall$145
10Akron #12 overall$135
11Toledo #19 overall$130

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Ohio

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Ohio
#MarketOccupancy
Rockbridge #1 overall43%
Columbus #4 overall43%
Logan #2 overall42%
4Cleveland #9 overall42%
5Akron #12 overall42%
6Cincinnati #8 overall41%
7Port Clinton #10 overall41%
8Dayton #15 overall41%
9Toledo #19 overall40%
10Cleveland Heights #17 overall40%
11Sandusky #14 overall36%

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Ohio

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Ohio
#MarketSlow month
Dayton #15 overall61%
Toledo #19 overall55%
Columbus #4 overall54%
4Cleveland #9 overall47%
5Cleveland Heights #17 overall47%
6Cincinnati #8 overall44%
7Akron #12 overall43%
8Rockbridge #1 overall37%
9Logan #2 overall36%
10Sandusky #14 overall20%
11Port Clinton #10 overall19%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Ohio

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 200 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Ohio
#MarketChange
Port Clinton #10 overall+12%
Akron #12 overall+7%
Rockbridge #1 overall+3%
4Cleveland Heights #17 overall+1%

Largest Airbnb markets in Ohio

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Ohio
#MarketListings
Columbus #4 overall2,520
Cleveland #9 overall1,840
Cincinnati #8 overall1,720
4Logan #2 overall794
5Dayton #15 overall507
6Toledo #19 overall401
7Sandusky #14 overall371
8Akron #12 overall311
9Rockbridge #1 overall264
10Cleveland Heights #17 overall252
11Port Clinton #10 overall217
12Lakewood #20 overall193
13Laurelville #3 overall177
14Millersburg #7 overall164
15South Bloomingville #6 overall153
16Oxford #18 overall146
17Geneva-On-The-Lake #22 overall146
18Huron #13 overall139
19Put-in-Bay Township #16 overall139
20Hamilton #21 overall119
21Kettering #11 overall105
22Swan Township #5 overall103

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Ohio Earn the Most

July is the best month for more than eight in ten ranked markets in Ohio. February is the most common slowest month, in 16 markets.

July earns about 2.3 times what February does

Average revenue per listing across the 22 ranked markets in Ohio, by month

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Ohio
MonthAvg. revenue per listingBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$2,2501 marketPut-in-Bay Township
February$2,070––
March$2,670––
April$2,550––
May$3,360––
June$4,120––
July$4,69018 marketsRockbridge, Logan, Laurelville
August$3,950––
September$2,920––
October$3,2803 marketsSouth Bloomingville, Millersburg, Oxford
November$2,850––
December$2,790––

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Management

Who Manages Airbnbs in Ohio?

31 companies run 10 or more Airbnb listings in Ohio, and companies run 9% of its listings. AirROI ranks the 48 largest by listings, guest rating and growth.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 22 markets in Ohio with at least 100 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:

  • Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
  • Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
  • Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
  • Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
  • Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.

Left out: 30 markets whose data predate the latest refresh and 6 towns listed a second time under another spelling. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.

To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Ohio

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Ohio?

Rockbridge ranks first of the 22 markets in Ohio in AirROI's ranking, with $62,300 in average revenue per listing and 43% occupancy. Logan and Laurelville follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Ohio?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 200 listings, Rockbridge leads at $62,300 a year, ahead of Logan at $57,000. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.

How much does an Airbnb make in Ohio?

The average active listing in Ohio earned $27,200 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 41% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between $20,400 and $35,800 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Ohio?

The average listing in Ohio was booked on 41% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 40% and 42%, so a market above about 42% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Ohio?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Rockbridge has the highest occupancy, with 43% of available nights booked, followed by Columbus at 43%. Its listings average about $410 a night and $62,300 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Ohio?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Rockbridge has the highest average nightly rate, about $410, followed by Logan at $390. Toledo is the least expensive, at about $130. The average booked night in Ohio costs about $225.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Ohio?

July is the highest-earning month for 18 of the 22 ranked markets, followed by October (3). February is the most common slowest month, in 16 of the 22 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Ohio earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Dayton has the steadiest income: its slowest month, February, still earns about 61% of its best. Toledo follows, at 55%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Ohio?

Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Port Clinton, up 12% on the year before, and in Akron, up 7%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Ohio in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 10 of the 22 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it was about flat. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

What are the best smaller Airbnb markets in Ohio?

Among ranked markets with fewer than 200 active listings, Laurelville (#3 overall, $50,900 per listing), Swan Township (#5, $55,500) and South Bloomingville (#6, $49,100) place highest. Smaller markets have fewer comparable rentals to price against, so their averages can move more from year to year.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Ohio?

AirROI tracked 16,800 active Airbnb listings in Ohio over the 12 months to September 2026, across 174 markets. The largest ranked market is Columbus, with 2,520 listings, followed by Cleveland with 1,840.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Ohio?

Rules can come from the state as well as the city or county, and they change often, so check both for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in 1 of the 22 ranked markets, including Columbus, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

Directory

All 174 Airbnb Markets in Ohio

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