Airbnb Investment in São Paulo: Profitability & ROI 2026

Short-term rental data and profitability in São Paulo, Brazil. Analyze occupancy, prices, and ROI by neighborhood.

Median/Night

$76

Occupancy

67%

Active Properties

13,121

Monthly Income

$1,424

median per listing

+13.1% nightly rate (Oct)+4.6pp occupancy (Oct)
Data as of November 2026.

Market Summary

Short-term rental data in São Paulo

Data as of November 2026

We analyzed 13117 short-term rental properties in São Paulo, with a median rate of $76/night and an occupancy rate of 67%, generating an estimated revenue of $1424/month.

Profitability by Bedrooms

How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.

bedroomsListingsNightly RateOccupancyEst. Monthly Income
SStudio5,186$6364%$1,260
11 bedroom6,980$7367%$1,379
22 bedrooms791$12171%$2,476
33 bedrooms115$14367%$2,583
44 bedrooms34$37467%$3,083
5+5+ bedrooms11$23657%$4,555

Investment Context

Looking to invest in Airbnb in São Paulo? With 13117 analyzed properties, a median rate of $76/night, and 67% occupancy, investors can expect an estimated monthly revenue of $1,424. The city has 23 neighborhoods with profitability data, with Jardim Paulista 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 São Paulo

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.

Nightly rate change — October 2026
Monthly
+13.1%
Quarterly
—
Annual
—
Month$/nightMoMOccupancyChg (pts)Est. revenue/mo
October 2026$72+13.1%61%+4.6 pts$1,350
September 2026$64—57%—$1,089
Previous method (through August 2026): listed rate and forward calendar — not comparable with the months above.
August 2026$51—67%—$1,044
Monthly report: how much an Airbnb earns in São Paulo
Median revenue, occupancy and a neighborhood ranking, published every month.

Best Neighborhoods to Invest

Profitability comparison by area. Price, occupancy, and estimated income data.

#NeighborhoodProperties AnalyzedNightly RateOccupancyAvg. Monthly IncomeGross yield
1Itaim Bibi433$12263%$2,36613.0%
2Vila Olímpia1,345$10963%$1,93310.6%
3Jardim Paulista1,715$8870%$1,8009.2%
4Pinheiros251$10568%$1,77213.1%
5Vila Madalena1,292$8462%$1,66512.9%
6Moema1,228$8468%$1,6076.3%
7Bela Vista1,374$7168%$1,47514.5%
8Consolação942$7468%$1,46710.7%
9Perdizes903$8057%$1,3057.9%
10Saúde157$6570%$1,29212.5%
11Vila Mariana1,411$6763%$1,2799.9%
12Liberdade498$6863%$1,1809.9%
13República647$5270%$1,06215.7%
14Sé206$5163%$89223.8%
15Campo Belo230$4865%$7083.9%

Over the last 54 days, the median price in São Paulo increased 20.7% to $65/night. Occupancy rose to 57%.

Ready to Invest in São Paulo?

Properties in São Paulo generate a median of $1,424/month in short-term rentals.

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Methodology

The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in São Paulo. 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 13117 active properties. This page reflects data as of November 2026. Airbnb is a registered trademark of Airbnb, Inc. TuLugar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.

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