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21 Cities Where Airbnb Hosts Make the Most Money
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                        Gabrielle Olya
                    
    
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            Joe Evans
        
    
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The amount of money you can make as an Airbnb host depends largely on the location.
Owning a home in a popular tourist destination or near a major attraction can boost your earning potential. In some cities, the average rental can bring in over $5,000 a month.
Here’s a look at the cities where Airbnb hosts make the most money, according to the Airbnb management company Masterhost.
1. Scottsdale, Arizona
- Average monthly revenue: $5,666
 
2. San Diego
- Average monthly revenue: $5,644
 
3. Kissimmee, Florida
- Average monthly revenue: $4,797
 
4. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Average monthly revenue: $4,560
 
5. Las Vegas
- Average monthly revenue: $4,368
 
6. Los Angeles
- Average monthly revenue: $4,275
 
7. New York
- Average monthly revenue: $4,187
 
8. Austin, Texas
- Average monthly revenue: $4,119
 
9. Miami
- Average monthly revenue: $4,062
 
10. San Francisco
- Average monthly revenue: $3,906
 
11. Washington
- Average monthly revenue: $3,513
 
12. Phoenix
- Average monthly revenue: $3,488
 
13. Chicago
- Average monthly revenue: $3,424
 
14. Seattle
- Average monthly revenue: $3,278
 
15. Denver
- Average monthly revenue: $3,263
 
16. Dallas
- Average monthly revenue: $2,751
 
17. Tampa, Florida
- Average monthly revenue: $2,713
 
18. San Antonio
- Average monthly revenue: $2,619
 
19. Atlanta
- Average monthly revenue: $2,496
 
20. Houston
- Average monthly revenue: $2,349
 
21. Philadelphia
- Average monthly revenue: $2,020
 
Data is sourced from Masterhost and was collected on July 9, 2024.
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