Airbnb Income Calculator
Free Airbnb & short-term rental income calculator. Estimate your monthly and annual revenue and cash flow from your nightly rate, occupancy, management fee, and operating costs — before you list.
At $165.00/night and 65% occupancy, this short-term rental nets about $708.32 a month ($8,499.84 a year) after a 20% management fee and your operating costs.
Will a short-term rental actually cash flow?
Airbnb income comes down to three levers: your nightly rate, your occupancy(what share of nights are booked), and your costs. Multiply the rate by booked nights for gross revenue, then subtract the management fee and your monthly operating costs to see what you actually keep.
What occupancy rate is realistic?
It varies hugely by market and season, but many well-run listings land somewhere between 50% and 70% averaged over the year. Check comparable listings in your area on a tool like AirDNA before assuming a number — vacancy is the figure that most often turns a promising listing into a loss.
What costs should I include?
Operating costs typically include your mortgage, utilities, internet, insurance, cleaning supplies, restocking, and platform fees. If you use a co-host or full-service manager, add their cut as the management fee — it commonly runs 15–25% of revenue.
Frequently asked questions
How do I estimate Airbnb income?⌄
Multiply your average nightly rate by the number of nights booked (occupancy × ~30 nights), then subtract your management fee and operating costs. The result is your monthly cash flow.
What occupancy rate should I assume?⌄
It varies by market and season, but many well-run short-term rentals average 50–70% over a year. Research comparable listings in your area rather than guessing high.
Is an Airbnb more profitable than a long-term rental?⌄
It can earn more per night but comes with higher costs, more vacancy risk, more work, and local regulations. Run both numbers — sometimes a steady long-term tenant wins.
What costs should I include?⌄
Mortgage, utilities, internet, insurance, cleaning and supplies, restocking, platform fees, and a management fee if you use a co-host (often 15–25% of revenue).
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