STR Market Report
New Orleans, LA
Louisiana • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
37%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~11 nights booked per month on average
$133
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
4,369
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,476
~11 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
49%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.6/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
93%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
New Orleans, Louisiana operates one of the most regulated STR markets in the country, following the city's 2019 crackdown that eliminated permits in residential zones. Only properties in commercially-zoned corridors or owner-occupied primary residences can obtain permits, creating significant supply constraints. For those who hold valid permits, the market is exceptional — Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Southern Decadence, New Year's Eve, and year-round convention traffic create demand spikes that push ADR to extraordinary levels. French Quarter and Marigny permits are extremely valuable.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
French Quarter
Avg nightly rate: $6,396
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Leonidas
Avg occupancy: 56.7%
Best Balanced Opportunity
French Quarter
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1French Quarter
- 2Marigny
- 3Garden District
- 4Bywater
- 5Mid-City
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-11Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home84.7%
- Private Room12.7%
- Hotel Room2.5%
- Shared Room0.1%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Aug (52.2% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District | 1,313 | $432 | 30.4% | — |
| Central City | 654 | $238 | 39.5% | — |
| Marigny | 429 | $274 | 36.2% | — |
| Lower Garden District | 421 | $1,239 | 35.6% | — |
| Mid-City | 418 | $148 | 37.8% | — |
| Seventh Ward | 408 | $166 | 43.4% | — |
| Treme - Lafitte | 384 | $279 | 48.6% | — |
| St. Claude | 293 | $141 | 36.8% | — |
| Bywater | 228 | $175 | 45.3% | — |
| French Quarter | 214 | $6,396 | 32.7% | — |
| Tulane - Gravier | 183 | $235 | 37% | — |
| St. Roch | 174 | $139 | 40.8% | — |
| Leonidas | 126 | $140 | 56.7% | — |
| Bayou St. John | 122 | $225 | 48.6% | — |
| Fairgrounds | 116 | $175 | 53.1% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make New Orleans a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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