Airbnb Investment in Rio de Janeiro: Profitability & ROI 2026
Short-term rental data and profitability in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Analyze occupancy, prices, and ROI by neighborhood.
Median/Night
$86
Occupancy
63%
Active Properties
3,646
Monthly Income
$1,460
median per listing
Market Summary
Short-term rental data in Rio de Janeiro
Data as of October 2026
We analyzed 3640 short-term rental properties in Rio de Janeiro, with a median rate of $86/night and an occupancy rate of 63%, generating an estimated revenue of $1460/month. On TuLugar we have 1 properties available in this city.
Profitability by Bedrooms
How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.
| bedrooms | Listings | Nightly Rate | Occupancy | Est. Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SStudio | 214 | $65 | 72% | $1,260 |
| 11 bedroom | 2,609 | $79 | 63% | $1,415 |
| 22 bedrooms | 663 | $114 | 58% | $1,806 |
| 33 bedrooms | 115 | $164 | 47% | $1,937 |
| 44 bedrooms | 28 | $324 | 47% | $6,540 |
| 5+5+ bedrooms | 11 | - | 50% | - |
Investment Context
Looking to invest in Airbnb in Rio de Janeiro? With 3640 analyzed properties, a median rate of $86/night, and 63% occupancy, investors can expect an estimated monthly revenue of $1,460. The city has 24 neighborhoods with profitability data, with Centro standing out as one of the most attractive for investment. Use this data to compare areas, evaluate returns, and make informed decisions before investing in a short-term rental property.
Monthly history in Rio de Janeiro
Entire properties, in USD. Median per listing; published months are never restated. · Download CSV
From September 2026, occupied nights are measured day by day and rates come from real 3-night stay quotes. August 2026 uses the previous method (listed rate and forward calendar) and is not compared with the new months.
| Month | $/night | MoM | Occupancy | Chg (pts) | Est. revenue/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $86 | — | 63% | — | $1,492 |
| Previous method (through August 2026): listed rate and forward calendar — not comparable with the months above. | |||||
| August 2026 | $66 | — | 73% | — | $1,470 |
Best Neighborhoods to Invest
Profitability comparison by area. Price, occupancy, and estimated income data.
| # | Neighborhood | Properties Analyzed | Nightly Rate | Occupancy | Avg. Monthly Income | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leblon | 110 | $162 | 70% | $3,372 | 12.8% |
| 2 | Ipanema | 85 | $136 | 78% | $3,098 | 12.2% |
| 3 | Copacabana | 401 | $100 | 73% | $2,106 | 13.3% |
| 4 | Urca | 59 | $104 | 65% | $1,743 | - |
| 5 | Botafogo | 493 | $97 | 67% | $1,738 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Glória | 118 | $89 | 58% | $1,655 | - |
| 7 | Laranjeiras | 195 | $108 | 60% | $1,570 | - |
| 8 | Flamengo | 302 | $85 | 70% | $1,564 | - |
| 9 | Tijuca | 42 | $71 | 63% | $1,260 | 12.5% |
| 10 | Catete | 126 | $69 | 63% | $1,239 | - |
| 11 | Barra Olímpica | 57 | $74 | 60% | $1,232 | 10.7% |
| 12 | Santo Cristo | 73 | $82 | 62% | $1,206 | 17.1% |
| 13 | Santa Teresa | 274 | $76 | 50% | $1,140 | - |
| 14 | Centro | 677 | $60 | 60% | $1,080 | 20.3% |
| 15 | Lapa | 106 | $60 | 57% | $998 | - |
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Over the last 15 days, the median price in Rio de Janeiro increased 4.5% to $84/night. Occupancy dropped to 64%.
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Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Rio de Janeiro. Prices are calculated from published rates, occupancy is estimated through calendar availability analysis, and revenue is projected using the formula: median rate x occupancy x 30 days. Data is updated daily and represents a sample of 3640 active properties. This page reflects data as of October 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.