Which cities are best for running a short-term rental property on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo?<\/p>
LawnStarter<\/a> ranked 2023\u2019s Best Cities to Own a Vacation Rental, with major changes in this year\u2019s ranking due to the widespread \u201cAirbnbust.\u201d<\/p> Hint: College towns and smaller cities are your best bets now. Big cities dropped in our rankings this year.<\/p> We compared over 180 of the biggest U.S. cities based on six categories. We considered legal restrictions on short-term rentals, occupancy rates, and revenue potential. We also looked at operating expenses like housekeeping services and utilities, among 18 total metrics.<\/p> Find the best spot for your future BnB in our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our methodology<\/a>.<\/p> <\/a><\/p> See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p> Contents<\/h2>
City Rankings + Infographic<\/h2>