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Free Airbnb Calculator & STR Analyzer

Estimate short-term rental revenue for any US property. Market data for 3,584+ cities across 51 states.

Popular Markets

Top US cities by number of active short-term rentals.

Kissimmee, FL 36,888 rentals · $253/night Panama City Beach, FL 17,416 rentals · $354/night Myrtle Beach, SC 17,148 rentals · $262/night Houston, TX 15,662 rentals · $177/night Austin, TX 14,659 rentals · $201/night Orlando, FL 13,549 rentals · $216/night Atlanta, GA 13,156 rentals · $183/night Sevierville, TN 11,779 rentals · $310/night Chicago, IL 10,268 rentals · $248/night Scottsdale, AZ 9,331 rentals · $253/night Seattle, WA 8,738 rentals · $233/night Phoenix, AZ 8,586 rentals · $154/night Orange Beach, AL 7,514 rentals · $506/night Tampa, FL 6,942 rentals · $165/night Saint Augustine, FL 6,424 rentals · $257/night Branson, MO 6,352 rentals · $217/night Palm Springs, CA 6,018 rentals · $423/night Charlotte, NC 5,396 rentals · $198/night Portland, OR 5,318 rentals · $150/night Breckenridge, CO 5,008 rentals · $339/night

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What Is an Airbnb Calculator?

An Airbnb calculator (also called an STR calculator or short-term rental analyzer) estimates how much revenue a property could generate as a vacation rental. It works by analyzing comparable rental listings near the property address, looking at their actual nightly rates, booking frequency, and occupancy patterns to project what your property could earn.

This is essential for real estate investors evaluating potential purchases, property owners considering converting to short-term rentals, and existing hosts benchmarking their performance against the local market.

How This Free STR Calculator Works

Enter any US property address along with the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and guest capacity. The analyzer pulls data from active short-term rental listings in the area and returns:

Estimated monthly and annual revenue based on comparable properties
Average nightly rates in the area for similar properties
Projected occupancy rates based on real booking data
Comparable rental listings with actual performance metrics
Investment metrics including ROI and cap rate estimates

Who Uses This Tool?

Real estate investors use STR calculators to evaluate potential purchases before making offers. Property managers use them to benchmark performance and optimize pricing. Homeowners use them to decide whether to list their property on Airbnb or Vrbo. Lenders and appraisers reference STR revenue data when evaluating short-term rental properties.

StaySTRA vs. AirDNA vs. Mashvisor

AirDNA and Mashvisor are the most well-known STR data platforms, but they require paid subscriptions starting at $20-50/month. StaySTRA provides free property analysis using the same underlying data sources. While paid platforms offer additional features like market reports and investment scoring, the core revenue estimation and comparable property data is available here at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Airbnb calculator really free?

Yes. StaySTRA provides free short-term rental analysis with no credit card required. Create a free account to save your analyses and run additional reports.

What data sources does StaySTRA use?

StaySTRA aggregates data from major short-term rental platforms including Airbnb and Vrbo. The data includes listing prices, booking patterns, occupancy rates, and property characteristics for millions of rental listings across the US.

How often is the market data updated?

Market data is refreshed regularly to reflect current pricing and occupancy trends. Individual property analyses pull the latest available comparable data at the time of analysis.

Can I analyze any US property?

Yes. The analyzer works for any US address. We have pre-built market data for 3,584+ cities, but you can enter any address and the tool will find comparable rentals in the area.

What is a good occupancy rate for Airbnb?

A good Airbnb occupancy rate varies by market but typically falls between 55-75%. Top-performing properties in popular tourist destinations can achieve 80%+ occupancy. The calculator shows you what comparable properties in your specific area are achieving.

How do I calculate ROI on a short-term rental?

ROI on a short-term rental is calculated by dividing net annual income (gross revenue minus expenses) by total investment cost. The StaySTRA analyzer estimates gross revenue; you will need to factor in expenses like mortgage, insurance, maintenance, cleaning, and platform fees to determine net ROI.

Do I need an account to use the calculator?

No account is required for your first analysis. Creating a free account lets you save analyses, track multiple properties, and access your results later.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price when the property is booked. RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) accounts for vacancy by multiplying ADR by occupancy rate. RevPAR gives a more complete picture of actual revenue performance.