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How to Find Airbnb & VRBO Numbers for Any Property

The STR Income Calculator needs two key numbers: the average nightly rate and the occupancy rate for the area. Here's exactly how to find them — free — in about five minutes.

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Why this matters: A property's short-term rental income can be double its long-term rent — or far less — depending entirely on location. Getting real nightly-rate and occupancy numbers before you buy is the difference between a cash-flowing STR and a costly guess.

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Open AirDNA's free Rentalizer

Go to airdna.co/airbnb-calculator ↗. AirDNA is the industry-standard source for short-term rental data — it pulls from real Airbnb and VRBO listings. The Rentalizer tool is free to run for any address.

airdna.co/airbnb-calculator Airbnb Calculator Enter an address to estimate its short-term rental revenue. 123 Investment St, Tampa, FL 33602 Analyze ▲ Type the property address here, then click Analyze
No exact address? Use a nearby address on the same street or block — STR performance is driven by area, so a close comp works fine for a first estimate.
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Enter the property's bedrooms & bathrooms

Rentalizer will ask for the bedroom and bathroom count. This matters a lot — a 4-bed earns far more per night than a 1-bed in the same area. Match the property you're analyzing.

Tell us about the property BEDROOMS 1 2 3 4 5 BATHROOMS 1 2 3 See Revenue Estimate
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Read the two numbers you need

Rentalizer shows a results screen. You only need two numbers from it: the Average Daily Rate (ADR) and the Occupancy Rate. Everything else is a bonus.

Estimated Performance 123 Investment St · 4 bd / 2 ba PROJECTED ANNUAL REVENUE $64,800 ① AVERAGE DAILY RATE (ADR) $247 Average nightly price ② OCCUPANCY RATE 72% Share of nights booked
The two boxed numbers are what you'll type into the calculator
What they mean: ADR is the average price per night guests pay. Occupancy is how often it's booked — 72% means booked about 26 nights a month. Together they drive your revenue.
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Cross-check on Airbnb (optional but smart)

Want to sanity-check the rate? Open Airbnb.com ↗, search the property's city, and filter to the same bedroom count. Scan a handful of similar nearby listings and note their nightly prices. If AirDNA said $247 and you're seeing comparable homes at $220–$280, the number checks out.

Similar 4-bed listings in Tampa, FL 🏠 $229 night ★ 4.9 · Whole home 🏠 $255 night ★ 4.8 · Whole home 🏠 $268 night ★ 5.0 · Whole home Average ≈ $250/night — matches the AirDNA estimate ✓
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Plug the numbers into the STR Calculator

Now bring your two numbers back to the STR Income Calculator. Enter the nightly rate ($247) and occupancy (72%), add your costs, and the calculator projects your annual revenue, expenses, and true cash flow — plus how it compares to renting long-term.

STR Income Calculator AVG NIGHTLY RATE $ 247 OCCUPANCY RATE 72 % PROJECTED ANNUAL STR REVENUE $64,824 · vs. $28,800 long-term rent
The payoff: In this example the property earns more than double as a short-term rental. That's the kind of edge that makes or breaks a deal — and now you can check it on any property in minutes.

Ready to run your numbers?

You've got your nightly rate and occupancy — now see the full picture. The STR Income Calculator does the rest.

Open the STR Calculator →

AirDNA, Airbnb, and VRBO are independent third-party services not affiliated with LeadVault or Olympus Global Real Estate Consulting. Their estimates are projections based on comparable listings, not guarantees of income. Always verify local short-term rental regulations, HOA rules, and licensing requirements before investing — many cities restrict or prohibit STRs. This guide is educational and not financial advice.