Airbnb in Merced, San José — Profitability & ROI 2026
Short-term rental data and profitability in Merced, San José, Costa Rica. Analyze occupancy, prices, and ROI.
Nightly Rate
$83
Occupancy
50%
Active Properties
34
Monthly Income
$1,188
median per listing
Market Summary
Merced vs San José average
Data as of October 2026
We analyzed 34 short-term rental properties in Merced, with a median rate of $83/night and an occupancy rate of 50%, generating an estimated revenue of $1188/month.
| Metric | Neighborhood Merced | City San José | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Nightly Rate | $83 | $78 | +6% |
| Occupancy Rate | 50% | 47% | +3pp |
| Active Properties | 34 | 389 | 9% |
| Est. Monthly Revenue | $1,188 | $874 | +36% |
Profitability by Bedrooms
How price and occupancy vary by number of bedrooms.
| bedrooms | Analyzed Properties | Nightly Rate | Occupancy | Avg. Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SStudio | 2 | - | 53% | - |
| 11 bedroom | 22 | $74 | 50% | $1,467 |
| 22 bedrooms | 9 | - | 57% | - |
| 33 bedrooms | 1 | - | 53% | - |
Market Trends (Last 90 Days)
Price and occupancy evolution over time
Analyzed properties in Merced
34 properties with short-term rental data
| # | Property | Price/Night (30d) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apartment · 3 bedrooms | $230 |
| 2 | Apartment · 1 bedroom | $98 |
| 3 | Apartment · 1 bedroom | $74 |
| 4 | Apartment · 1 bedroom | $92 |
| 5 | Apartment · 2 bedrooms | $56 |
| 6 | Apartment · 2 bedrooms | $55 |
| 7 | Apartment · 1 bedroom | $39 |
| 8 | Apartment · 2 bedrooms | $159 |
| 9 | Apartment · 1 bedroom | $52 |
| 10 | Apartment · 2 bedrooms | $161 |
Showing 1-10 of 34 properties
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No properties listed in Merced yet
We track short-term rentals in Merced, but nobody has listed a property for sale or rent here yet.
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Properties in Merced generate a median of $1,188/month in short-term rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Investing in Merced
Merced has a median rate of $83/night with 50% occupancy and 34 active properties. Compared to San José, the nightly rate is 6% above the city average and occupancy is 7% above the city average.
Methodology
The data in this analysis comes from public Airbnb listings in Merced, San José. 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 34 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.