Washington, DC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in Washington, DC. Based on 40+ datapoints.
Washington, DC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 40+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
3.3%
Avg Cash on Cash
-15%
Median Cashflow
-$2,254/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,027/mo
Avg Price
$1,014,645
Price Range
$275,000 - $2,499,000
Rent to Price
0.5%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
8%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in Washington, DC
Washington, DC is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 3.3%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 40+ analyzed properties, Washington, DC STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$2,254 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,027/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
1416 Geranium St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Price
$1,098,800
Rent
$2,044
CachFlow
-$5,308
CoC
-25.61
1323 Shepherd St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Price
$1,084,700
Rent
$4,784
CachFlow
-$4,069
CoC
-19.87
Washington, DC Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,254/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •3.3% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 8% positive cashflow rate, Washington, DC requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $275,000 to $2,499,000
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs