Chicago, IL · Revenue
How much can an Airbnb make in Chicago?
A typical three-bedroom short-term rental in Chicago models out at $55,800 in gross annual revenue — about $228 a night across 245 booked nights (67% occupancy). After modelled operating costs you would keep roughly $37,944.
Gross annual revenue
$55,800
Range $43,500 – $71,400
Average nightly rate
$228
Nights booked
245 nights
67% occupancy
Revenue after costs
$37,944
32% modelled operating costs
Where the revenue comes from
| Nightly rate × nights booked | $228 × 245 |
|---|---|
| Gross annual revenue | $55,800 |
| Modelled operating costs | −$17,856 |
| Revenue before mortgage and taxes | $37,944 |
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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