Alabama · Market rankings
Best Airbnb Markets in Alabama
Every Alabama market in the Ashota database, ranked on a composite of modelled revenue, occupancy, demand drivers and destination strength. Gulf Shores leads the state.
| # | Market | Ashota score | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulf Shores, ALBaldwin County | 62/100 | $288 | 58% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 2 | Orange Beach, ALBaldwin County | 62/100 | $298 | 58% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 3 | Birmingham, ALJefferson County | 51/100 | $158 | 57% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 4 | Huntsville, ALMadison County | 47/100 | $165 | 58% | Apr–May–Jun |
The Ashota score blends modelled revenue, modelled occupancy, population and the number of distinct demand drivers we track for the market. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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