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STR Market Report
Louisiana • Short-Term Rental Market
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
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
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.
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
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.
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
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Peak month in this snapshot: Aug (52.2% occupancy).
| 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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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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