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 30+ datapoints.
Washington, DC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 30+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
3.3%
Avg Cash on Cash
-15%
Median Cashflow
-$2,050/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,069/mo
Avg Price
$1,006,510
Price Range
$327,800 - $2,499,000
Rent to Price
0.5%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
7%
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 30+ analyzed properties, Washington, DC STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$2,050 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,069/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
5100 Queens Stroll Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
Price
$429,786
Rent
$2,705
CachFlow
-$1,098
CoC
-12.17
176 N Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Price
$1,395,600
Rent
$12,405
CachFlow
-$1,924
CoC
-7.42
Washington, DC Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,050/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •3.3% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 7% positive cashflow rate, Washington, DC requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $327,800 to $2,499,000
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs