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Airbnb-friendly Apartments

Gain visibility into hosting activity, earn ancillary revenue and drive long-term resident demand.

Trusted by 14 NMHC Top 50 Managers and 13 NMHC Top 50 Owners

Over 60 multifamily owners and operators have joined the Airbnb-friendly program to offer their residents the opportunity to earn extra income by hosting while adhering to rules and guidelines set by the building.

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"In joining the Airbnb-friendly Apartment program, we are embracing a future where flexibility meets community. This collaboration not only empowers residents by enabling diverse living options beyond traditional leases, it also provides increased visibility and controls into the hosting activity on Airbnb in our communities. With this increased visibility, we can enhance and better protect the resident experience for all of our residents."

Dave Dear, Equity Residential

"In the face of rising costs, Airbnb-friendly communities have given us the ability to provide our residents with the opportunity to monetize their space. Additionally, our community management teams gain valuable tools for enhanced visibility and controls. Airbnb's marketplace has enabled us to tap into a demand source of prospects who value home flexibility while adding an additional revenue stream for our owners."

Young Hill, Greystar

Maximizing value for owners and operators

Visibility and controls

You can see who and when someone is hosting within your buildings. As a building owner, you can set community rules, such as quiet hours, for all Airbnb guests to follow.

Revenue and affordability

You can elect to earn a share of revenue on every booking. Your residents can also earn extra money on their rental apartment which can help with the rising cost of living.

Long-term resident demand

Increase net new demand by enabling discoverability on Airbnb. Prospects can browse your long-term, unfurnished rentals so they can find a place to live and host.

4.9 out of 5.0

Average rating from hosts on guests "Respecting House Rules"*

4.8 out of 5.0

Average rating from hosts on guest stays*

$3,540

Typical Airbnb-friendly apartment host earnings**

$13.2 Million

Total resident and owner earnings last year***

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Your questions, answered

If you still have questions, get in touch.

I’m a building owner or manager, how can I join the program?

What is the cost and time commitment to participate?

Does Airbnb own or operate these buildings?

I’m a resident looking for a place to live and host. Where can I find Airbnb-friendly Apartments?

I’m a resident and I have a question about hosting, where can I find more information?

*Based on internal Airbnb data across US Airbnb-friendly Apartments between 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 on more than 15,000 reviews.**Based on internal Airbnb data looking at ever-active AFA Hosts between 1/1/2024-12/31/2024. Typical refers to the median.*** Based on internal Airbnb data looking at ever-active US AFA Hosts between 1/1/2024-12/31/2024. Total earnings is the sum of owner earnings and resident earnings.