Skyline Views | Gym • Deck | Walk to Pikes Place Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $332,940
- Occupancy
- 38.7%
- Daily rate
- $2,219
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Seattle, WA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Seattle brought in $39,455 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 9% more than the Washington State average of $36,079.
The short answer
Seattle Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Seattle run ahead of the Washington State average, at prices about 10% lower. Listings averaged $257 a night and were booked on 50% of available nights, against $285 and 43% for the Washington State average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 5,480 active listings, Seattle is the largest of 232 Washington State markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 17%, lifted by an unusually strong June 2026, while the number of active listings grew 15%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Seattle?
Gross bookings per Seattle listing averaged $39,455 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Washington State average: $36,079), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Seattle listing brings in $6,240 in July, its best month, and $2,280 in February, its slowest. January runs within 3% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $8,810+ a month, about 2.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $5,880 or more, roughly $2,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $3,590 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,940 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 2.7 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $4,080 $9,200 $2,220
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.
Seattle Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026. June 2026 was a one-off: listings earned about 57% more than they did in June 2025, so the seasonal averages on this page leave it out.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,420 | 59.9% | $231 | $147 | 45 days | 4.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,643 | 54.1% | $210 | $118 | 37 days | 5.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,098 | 47.4% | $206 | $103 | 38 days | 5.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,251 | 46.8% | $211 | $105 | 33 days | 5.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,453 | 41.3% | $198 | $79 | 26 days | 6.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,349 | 44.3% | $194 | $84 | 28 days | 5.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,072 | 49.7% | $199 | $99 | 30 days | 5.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,042 | 48.1% | $207 | $101 | 36 days | 6.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,269 | 53.0% | $250 | $138 | 43 days | 5.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $9,202 | 61.2% | $418 | $307 | 69 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $7,939 | 58.9% | $350 | $256 | 60 days | 5.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $6,110 | 64.0% | $289 | $197 | 55 days | 4.4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Seattle address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Seattle Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Seattle Airbnb took in $39,455 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,170 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 $3,590 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,560 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,470 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,870 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.
Seattle Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $35,895 | $58,780 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Seattle bookings | $3,560 | $5,830 |
| Gross bookings | $39,455 | $64,610 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 84% of Seattle listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,300 | −$8,680 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,560 | −$5,830 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,970 | −$3,230 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$790 | −$1,290 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,180 | −$1,940 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$390 | −$390 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Seattle's Airbnb rules | −$200 | −$200 |
| 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 | −$13,390 | −$21,560 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $26,065about $2,170 a month | $43,050about $3,590 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Seattle Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Seattle'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 Seattle 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 Seattle's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Seattle listings are booked on 73% or more of their nights, against 55% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $200 adds about $2,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $315 a night or more, against a median of $200. 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 $3,590 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $6,240, against $2,280 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Seattle listings average 4.84 stars, and 55% 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 $5,380 a month, against $3,290 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Seattle?
Seattle listings were booked on 50% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points above the Washington State average (43%) and 9 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 42% in January to 68% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 86%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 73% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 55% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 32% or less, under three nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Seattle, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 54% 68% 41%
The 12-month rate of 50% 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 Seattle?
The average nightly rate in Seattle, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $257 over the past year, about 10% below the Washington State average of $285 and about 20% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about $270 and bottom out in February at about $190.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $455+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $315 or more, about $120 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $200 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $125 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August rates run 43% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $228 $418 $182
The 12-month ADR of $257 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle it averaged $137 over the past year, from about $76 in a typical January to about $201 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $261+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $183 or more, about $70 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $113 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $68 or less, about 60% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 2.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $134 $307 $72
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Seattle
Seattle has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 2.3 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
June 2026 is left out of these averages as a one-off: listings earned about 57% more than they did in June 2025. It still counts in the 12-month figures at the top of the page.
Average revenue by month in Seattle
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,870 $6,240 $2,280
Revenue by month in Seattle in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,350 |
| February | Low season | $2,280 |
| March | Low season | $3,040 |
| April | Low season | $2,960 |
| May | Shoulder season | $3,990 |
| June | High season | $5,860 |
| July | High season | $6,240 |
| August | High season | $5,910 |
| September | High season | $4,220 |
| October | Low season | $3,540 |
| November | Low season | $2,960 |
| December | Low season | $3,100 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | $5,560 | 65% | $249 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | $3,990 | 53% | $235 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | $2,890 | 49% | $196 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Seattle?
Guests book Seattle stays 43 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 60 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 41 days 69 days 24 days
The 12-month figure of 43 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 Seattle
Yes: Seattle allows short-term rentals with a $75-per-unit operator license, a Seattle business license and a limit of two units per owner, one a primary residence. Lodging tax is 15.7%, collected by Airbnb.
89% of the 5,480 active listings in Seattle display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Seattle Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Seattle
AirROI's area guide picks eight Seattle neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Capitol Hill, Pike Place Market and South Lake Union. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | Vibrant neighborhood known for its lively nightlife, diverse dining, and cultural scene. Popular with young travelers and those looking for a lively atmosphere close to downtown. | Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill Farmers Market, Pike/Pine corridor, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Cal Anderson Park |
| Pike Place Market | Iconic Seattle market famous for its fresh seafood, artisanal foods, and local crafts. A must-visit for tourists and an ideal area for short-term rentals due to high foot traffic. | Pike Place Market, Gum Wall, Seattle Aquarium, The Great Wheel, Seattle Art Museum |
| South Lake Union | Bustling area with tech companies and a vibrant waterfront. Attractive to business travelers and tourists, especially those visiting the nearby museums and attractions. | The Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Lake Union Park, Seattle Center, Amazon Spheres |
| Ballard | Charming neighborhood with a rich maritime history, craft breweries, and local restaurants. Great for families and those seeking a slower pace near the water. | Ballard Locks, Golden Gardens Park, Ballard Farmers Market, Fishermen's Terminal, Ballard Brewery District |
| West Seattle | Residential neighborhood known for its stunning views and proximity to Alki Beach. Ideal for families and tourists seeking a beach escape with a local feel. | Alki Beach Park, Lincoln Park, West Seattle Junction, Duwamish River, Lowman Beach Park |
| University District | Home to the University of Washington, this area has a youthful vibe with various dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Popular among students and university visitors. | University of Washington, Kerry Park, University Village, The Ave (University Way), Washington Park Arboretum |
| Belltown | Trendy area with a mix of modern apartments, restaurants, and nightlife. Located close to downtown and Seattle’s waterfront, attracting both tourists and business travelers. | Belltown Inn, Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, Olympic Sculpture Park, Space Needle |
| Queen Anne | Scenic neighborhood with spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. Known for its historic homes and proximity to popular attractions like the Space Needle. | Kerry Park, Seattle Center, Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Queen Anne Avenue |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Seattle Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Seattle, 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%, about 1.6 times the share of apartments and condos (32%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Seattle Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 86%
- Private room 13%
- Shared room <1%
- Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.1% | 4,720 |
| Private room | 13.3% | 728 |
| Shared room | 0.4% | 21 |
| Hotel room | 0.2% | 11 |
Listings by property type
Seattle Airbnb listings by property type
- House 52%
- Apartment/Condo 32%
- Others 9%
- Hotel/Boutique 7%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 52.1% | 2,857 |
| Apartment/Condo | 31.7% | 1,736 |
| Others | 8.9% | 489 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.0% | 381 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.2% | 12 |
| Unique stay | 0.1% | 5 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Seattle Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Seattle (35% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (31%). Shares are of the 4,500 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Seattle entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
8%
35%
31%
17%
6%
4%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 8.0% | 359 |
| 1 bedroom | 35.0% | 1,576 |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% | 1,382 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.6% | 749 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.8% | 262 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% | 173 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Seattle
A typical studio in Seattle earned $25,900 over the past year, against $85,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 359 | $25,900 | $26,900 | $160 | 54% |
| 1 bedroom | 1,576 | $29,100 | $30,600 | $189 | 53% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,382 | $45,500 | $47,300 | $284 | 51% |
| 3 bedrooms | 749 | $54,300 | $56,700 | $393 | 47% |
| 4 bedrooms | 262 | $61,500 | $70,600 | $483 | 45% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 173 | $85,000 | $94,500 | $691 | 44% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Seattle Sleep?
Most Seattle listings are sized for couples and small families: 62% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 14% take eight or more. Shares are of the 4,890 listings with a guest capacity on file (89% of the market).
Seattle listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
1%
27%
8%
26%
6%
16%
3%
14%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.8% | 40 |
| 2 guests | 26.6% | 1,303 |
| 3 guests | 8.3% | 408 |
| 4 guests | 25.8% | 1,264 |
| 5 guests | 6.0% | 291 |
| 6 guests | 16.0% | 781 |
| 7 guests | 2.8% | 136 |
| 8+ guests | 13.6% | 667 |
How Seattle Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Seattle hosts set up an average of 2.3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 12
- Beds per listing
- 2.3
- Show exact location
- 28%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Seattle Offer?
Free on-site parking is common in Seattle: 63% of listings offer it.
Share of Seattle listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Seattle
Listings in Seattle with air conditioning earned about 2.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $47,300 against $20,300. The gap is smaller for life-size games (about 80% more) and an ocean view (about 75% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Seattle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | 71% | $47,300 | $20,300 | +133% |
| Life size games | 0.8% | $69,700 | $39,200 | +78% |
| Ocean view | 3% | $67,700 | $38,700 | +75% |
| Movie theater | 0.8% | $65,300 | $39,200 | +66% |
| Arcade games | 1% | $64,800 | $39,100 | +65% |
| Sauna | 4% | $62,700 | $38,400 | +63% |
| Children's playroom | 2% | $62,400 | $39,100 | +60% |
| Free parking on premises | 63% | $45,700 | $28,700 | +59% |
| Hot tub | 7% | $59,300 | $37,900 | +57% |
| Outdoor furniture | 47% | $48,500 | $31,500 | +54% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Seattle?
Seattle draws mostly domestic guests: nine in ten of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Portland is the largest source outside Seattle, at about 5% of reviews. Of the 10% from abroad, the largest groups come from Canada and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 64% of guests, and Spanish by 14%.
90% of Seattle guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 90%
- International 10%
Where Seattle guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 7.0% |
| Portland | 5.1% |
| New York | 2.5% |
| Los Angeles | 2.0% |
| San Francisco | 1.8% |
Where Seattle guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 90.2% |
| Canada | 3.0% |
| United Kingdom | 1.1% |
| Australia | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Seattle guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 64.4% |
| Spanish | 14.4% |
| French | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| German | 2.5% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Seattle?
Seattle Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 55% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.75, against 4.92 for host communication. Listings here carry long review histories, about 119 reviews each on average.
Communication scores highest in Seattle; 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 | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.84 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.85 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.75 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Seattle: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly two-thirds of Seattle listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 37% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Seattle listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 33%
- 181-270 days 30%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 7%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 33.5% | 1,835 |
| 181-270 days | 30.4% | 1,666 |
| 91-180 days | 28.1% | 1,539 |
| 31-90 days | 7.4% | 406 |
| 1-30 days | 0.6% | 34 |
Days a year Seattle listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 9%
- 181-270 days 28%
- 91-180 days 30%
- 31-90 days 20%
- 1-30 days 13%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 9.2% | 505 |
| 181-270 days | 28.2% | 1,547 |
| 91-180 days | 30.2% | 1,653 |
| 31-90 days | 19.7% | 1,078 |
| 1-30 days | 12.7% | 697 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Seattle?
Bookings in Seattle average 4.7 to 6.5 nights depending on the month, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 30 bookings each over the year, some 159,000 in all. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Seattle
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.6 nights 6.5 nights 4.7 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Seattle Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than six in ten listings in Seattle accept stays of one or two nights. A smaller group, 11%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Seattle 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 Seattle?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Seattle, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 49% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Seattle listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Seattle?
More than nine in ten Seattle listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $138; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of about six nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $138
- Listings charging a fee
- 91.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 9.0%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Seattle
The top-grossing Airbnb in Seattle, a five-bedroom home, took in $333,000 over the past year, about 8.4 times the city's average of $39,500. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Skyline Views | Gym • Deck | Walk to Pikes Place Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Luxury Water View 6BR Retreat with Gym Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $330,354
- Occupancy
- 65.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,247
8B6BA 10 beds sleeps 20 Duplex w Theatre & Rooftop Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $302,416
- Occupancy
- 63.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,202
8B4.5B Duplex walk to CapHill Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $296,573
- Occupancy
- 61.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,124
Water & Mountain Views · Sleeps 20 · 2 Kitchens Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $266,760
- Occupancy
- 57.0%
- Daily rate
- $1,249
Leschi Retreat w, Breathtaking Water View,Sleeps 1 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- $264,980
- Occupancy
- 74.9%
- Daily rate
- $961
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Seattle?
Perch Vacations & Homes is the top-grossing host in Seattle, with $5.61 million in bookings across 65 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 8% of the market's 5,480 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perch Vacations & Homes | 65 | $5,613,351 | $86,359 | 4.89/5 | |
| Eva & Sid | 41 | $4,570,653 | $111,479 | 4.97/5 | |
| Allen Lu Snowball Rentals | 52 | $3,608,921 | $69,402 | 4.84/5 | |
| 4 | Ashley & Mike | 45 | $3,404,087 | $75,646 | 4.84/5 |
| 5 | Vince | 82 | $3,311,413 | $40,383 | 4.71/5 |
| 6 | Ming @ Yirental | 32 | $2,759,013 | $86,219 | 4.79/5 |
| 7 | Sherry | 42 | $2,675,597 | $63,705 | 4.91/5 |
| 8 | Global Getaways | 39 | $2,184,016 | $56,000 | 4.86/5 |
| 9 | Kathryn And Mike | 29 | $2,132,788 | $73,544 | 4.86/5 |
| 10 | Payton | 22 | $1,960,373 | $89,108 | 4.91/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Seattle?
Only 10% of Seattle listings are classed as professionally managed, though 45% of listings have a co-host. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 27% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 84% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 69.3%
- Professional management
- 10.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 44.9%
- Instant Book enabled
- 27.4%
- Simplified Pricing
- 83.5%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Seattle
21 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Seattle, and companies run 12% of its 5,480 active listings. Seattle Emerald Suites is the largest, with 74 listings and an average guest rating of 4.85; the next largest are Perch Vacations & Homes, Snowball Rentals, Global Getaways and BeenStay. Among the five largest, Global Getaways' homes rate highest, at 4.91.
The five largest run 5% of Seattle's listings
Share of Seattle's 5,480 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Seattle Emerald Suites 1% · 74
- Perch Vacations & Homes 1% · 70
- Snowball Rentals 1% · 67
- Global Getaways <1% · 46
- BeenStay <1% · 43
- All other listings 95%
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 all 21 companies ranked in the Seattle Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.
Nearby markets
Seattle vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 16 km, Bainbridge Island (15 km away) earned the most per listing, about 24% more than Seattle.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Island 10 km | 46 | $39,995 | $338 | 43% |
| White Center 13 km | 30 | $33,935 | $216 | 51% |
| Bellevue 13 km | 433 | $29,650 | $260 | 43% |
| Kirkland 13 km | 288 | $32,343 | $276 | 46% |
| Shoreline 15 km | 187 | $24,728 | $190 | 46% |
| Lake Forest Park 15 km | 39 | $28,138 | $194 | 48% |
| Bainbridge Island 15 km | 147 | $49,000 | $335 | 48% |
| Burien 16 km | 177 | $24,817 | $201 | 46% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Washington State
- Spokane Airbnb data 826 listings
- Tacoma Airbnb data 754 listings
- Port Angeles Airbnb data 735 listings
- Leavenworth Airbnb data 638 listings
- Vancouver Airbnb data 554 listings
- Cle Elum Airbnb data 492 listings
- Chelan Airbnb data 470 listings
- Bellingham Airbnb data 385 listings
See all 232 Washington Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Seattle
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Seattle:
- Coram Airbnb data MT · $258/night · 49.6%
- Brunswick Airbnb data ME · $262/night · 49.8%
- Chula Vista Airbnb data CA · $254/night · 49.2%
- Dunedin Airbnb data FL · $248/night · 49.5%
- Gilbert Airbnb data AZ · $268/night · 49.9%
- West Hollywood Airbnb data CA · $268/night · 50.0%
FAQ
Seattle Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Seattle?
An active Seattle Airbnb grossed $39,455 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 5,480 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,880 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Seattle?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Seattle listings earn between $1,940 and $5,880 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,810 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 Seattle?
Listings in Seattle were booked on 50% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Washington State average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Seattle?
The average booked night in Seattle cost $257 before fees. Half of listings charge between $125 and $315, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Seattle?
Yes, Airbnb is legal in Seattle: hosts can rent out up to two homes they own, one of them their primary residence, with a $75-per-unit city operator license and a Seattle business license. The Seattle 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 Seattle?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Seattle Airbnb grossed $39,455 in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% above the Washington State average of $36,079. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $26,065 a year (about $2,170 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 $3,590 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Seattle?
July usually pays best, averaging $6,240 per active listing, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Seattle?
Each night a Seattle listing was open to book earned $137 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 $261 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Seattle?
Seattle stays were booked 43 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Seattle?
The average Seattle Airbnb stay lasts about six nights. A listing took 30 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Seattle rated?
Guests rate Seattle Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Seattle?
Capitol Hill, Pike Place Market and South Lake Union draw the most short-term rental interest in Seattle. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Seattle?
AirROI counted 5,480 active Airbnb listings in Seattle as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mercer Island, 10 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Seattle?
In Seattle, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $138; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 5,480 active Airbnb listings in Seattle 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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