Santa Barbara, CA · Revenue
How much can an Airbnb make in Santa Barbara?
A typical three-bedroom short-term rental in Santa Barbara models out at $99,300 in gross annual revenue — about $412 a night across 241 booked nights (66% occupancy). After modelled operating costs you would keep roughly $67,524.
Gross annual revenue
$99,300
Range $77,500 – $127,100
Average nightly rate
$412
Nights booked
241 nights
66% occupancy
Revenue after costs
$67,524
32% modelled operating costs
Where the revenue comes from
| Nightly rate × nights booked | $412 × 241 |
|---|---|
| Gross annual revenue | $99,300 |
| Modelled operating costs | −$31,776 |
| Revenue before mortgage and taxes | $67,524 |
Modelled estimate (Ashota model v1). Annual revenue = modelled ADR × 365 × modelled occupancy, starting from market archetype benchmarks and adjusted for local demand drivers. No licensed short-term rental performance data is behind these figures yet, so treat them as a starting assumption to test against your own property, not an observed market result.
Revenue by bedroom count
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