How Much Does an Airbnb Make in Ocean Grove NJ? 2026 Data

How much does an Airbnb make in Ocean Grove NJ? The average active listing in Ocean Grove (Neptune Township) grossed about $36,650 over the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI. That average listing booked roughly 39% of its nights at a $449 average nightly rate.

Endless Stays runs its own Ocean Grove home and manages short-term rentals across the Jersey Shore. The numbers below cover what hosts keep after fees, cleaning, and taxes, not only what they gross.

Ocean Grove is a one-square-mile Victorian seaside community in Monmouth County, built around the Great Auditorium and a mile-long beachfront. It sits next to Asbury Park, which feeds it nightlife and boardwalk demand. In 2026, supply is growing, so earnings depend more on execution than on location alone.

This guide starts with market averages, then walks through seasonality, expenses, local rules, and a worked example you can adapt to your own numbers. Treat every figure as a benchmark, not a promise. Your income depends on your home, your calendar, and how you price it.

How Much Does an Airbnb Make in Ocean Grove NJ in a Full Year?

An Ocean Grove Airbnb earns about $36,650 in gross annual revenue for the average active listing, based on AirROI township-wide data from September 2026. Gross revenue means booking income before platform fees, cleaning costs, taxes, and operating expenses. Your home may land well above or below that line.

Do not multiply 39% by $449 by 365 and expect the revenue figure to match. Many shore listings run only part of the year, and AirDNA reports that 69% of Ocean Grove listings are available 270 nights or fewer. Only 31% are open for 271 to 365 nights.

Supply is moving too. AirDNA counts 334 vacation rentals in Ocean Grove, with active listings up 8% over the past year and average monthly occupancy up 5%. Demand is keeping pace with new inventory for now.

Does Property Size or Beach Distance Change Airbnb Income?

Property size is the number of bedrooms and sleeping capacity, and it shapes both the nightly rate a home can command and the guest group it attracts. In Ocean Grove, two-bedroom apartments in older Victorian buildings dominate supply, which makes them the most crowded segment to compete in.

AirROI’s township figure blends every size. A studio and a four-bedroom house land in the same average, so use it as a midpoint, not a target. Our own two-bedroom home, The Embury Hideaway, ranked at about the 75th percentile for July to September revenue among two-bedroom rentals within 15 km of Ocean Grove, about 29% above the market median, per PriceLabs data.

Beach distance matters, but walkability to more than one draw matters too. Ocean Grove’s own boardwalk is about 0.5 miles from The Embury Hideaway, the Great Auditorium is about 0.4 miles, and Asbury Park’s boardwalk is about 0.9 miles. Guests pay for that two-town base. A listing that sells only one of those draws leaves rate on the table.

How Does Seasonality Shape Ocean Grove Earnings Month by Month?

Seasonality is the predictable swing in demand across the year, and in Ocean Grove it follows the Jersey Shore beach season. The township itself splits rental seasons into summer (May 23 to September 30) and winter (October 1 to May 22) under its certificate of inspection ordinance.

We do not publish a month-by-month Ocean Grove revenue table because no verified public source breaks AirROI or AirDNA data out that way for this township. What we can share is how our own home behaved. The Embury Hideaway opened May 19, 2026 with five stays already booked and reached 81% occupancy in July 2026.

The shoulder season decides whether a summer home becomes a year-round earner. Most shore rentals sit quiet from September through November. In our experience, filling those weeks with returning guests and longer stays is where owners gain the most ground.

How Much Do Hosts Keep After Fees, Cleaning, and Taxes?

Net rental income is gross booking revenue minus platform fees, management fees, cleaning, supplies, utilities, insurance, repairs, and your mortgage or carrying costs. For most Ocean Grove hosts, net income is a fraction of the gross figure in the table above.

Here is an illustrative calculation using the AirROI township average. It is arithmetic, not a forecast, and it excludes cleaning, utilities, insurance, repairs, and mortgage costs, which vary by home.

Airbnb charges a 15.5% host-only fee on the booking subtotal for listings connected through management software, in effect since October 27, 2026, and it comes out of your payout. See Airbnb’s host help center for current fee structures. Direct bookings cost roughly 3% in card processing, which is why we push repeat guests toward direct stays.

The management range comes from industry norms: full-service management typically runs 15% to 30% of gross booking revenue, and co-hosting typically runs 10% to 18%. Fee details for managed homes are discussed on a Property Fit Call.

What Do Neptune Township and New Jersey Rules Mean for Your Income?

Short-term rental compliance in Ocean Grove means meeting Neptune Township’s inspection and certificate requirements and collecting New Jersey’s lodging taxes. These steps cost time and money, so they belong in any honest earnings estimate.

Neptune Township certificate of occupancy

Neptune Township requires a seasonal short-term rental certificate of inspection under Ordinance 22-39, with a summer season (May 23 to September 30) and a winter season (October 1 to May 22). After the initial seasonal inspection, a certificate of occupancy filing is required for every guest turnover. The per-turn filing is online paperwork with no physical inspection, and late fees apply. Check current details with Neptune Township.

Endless Stays handles these filings for the homes we manage and passes the per-stay cost to guests as the Neptune Township Occupancy Administrative Fee. That fee is not a tax. Self-managing hosts should budget the time for every turnover, because a missed filing costs more than the filing itself.

State sales tax and occupancy fee

New Jersey charges 6.625% sales tax plus a 5% state occupancy fee on transient accommodations, per the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit these on bookings made through their platforms. Direct bookings must be taxed and filed by the host or manager, except in narrow cases for units that are not professionally managed.

Towns can add a local occupancy tax of up to 3%. The state’s municipal tax list dated October 5, 2026 carries no transient accommodation entry for Neptune Township, so confirm current treatment with the township before you quote guests a total.

Camp Meeting Association considerations

The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association operates the Great Auditorium and oversees the historic tents. Some Ocean Grove properties may carry deed or lease terms tied to the association. We cannot summarize those terms for your address, so read your documents and ask in writing before listing.

Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the town before you rent.

Is Short-Term Rental Income Better Than Renting Long-Term in Ocean Grove?

Short-term rentals typically gross more than long-term leases in Ocean Grove, but they cost more to run and demand more attention. A lease pays predictable rent with one tenant and few turnovers. A short-term rental pays more per night and adds cleaning, pricing, messaging, and compliance work.

Rentometer data from January 2026 shows an average one-bedroom Ocean Grove rent of $1,900 per month. Three-bedroom houses averaged $3,616 per month. That equals about $22,800 and $43,392 per year before long-term management or maintenance costs.

Compare those figures with the $36,650 short-term average. A one-bedroom owner has a clear gross advantage in short-term use. A three-bedroom owner may find the long-term lease closer in gross terms, with far fewer moving parts. Run both scenarios with your own costs before you decide.

What Separates a Top Ocean Grove Listing From the Average?

A top-performing Ocean Grove listing combines disciplined rates, accurate and attractive presentation, fast and clear guest communication, and a plan for the shoulder season. The average listing misses at least one of those.

Pricing and presentation

Our own home, The Embury Hideaway, earned about 25% higher nightly rates in its first four months than the identical upstairs unit on the same dates in 2026. It earned about 4% more rent on about 17% fewer booked nights. A $25,000 renovation covered a light remodel, new appliances, design, and professional photography, and the home earned that back in rent in its first four months (May 19 to September 22, 2026).

Revenue from rate increases is the cheapest revenue there is. It adds no extra cleaning, wear, or turnover. A full calendar is not proof of good pricing; if you book every summer night, your rate is probably too low.

Channels, reviews, and communication

The Embury Hideaway took bookings from Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, our direct site, and Wander in its first five months. No single platform controls that calendar. Our guest communication is clear, helpful, and proactive. As a family-run business, we answer non-urgent overnight messages in the morning and handle urgent issues promptly.

The pattern holds elsewhere. Our client home in Bradley Beach ran about 60% occupancy over the 12 months to September 2026, compared with about 40% for the average active listing, per OwnerRez and AirROI trailing data. We took pricing in-house and stripped stacked discounts that were not justified by demand.

What Does Full-Service Management Cover for an Ocean Grove Owner?

Full-service Airbnb management is an arrangement where a local team handles listing creation, pricing, guest messaging, turnovers, compliance filings, and owner reporting for a share of booking revenue. Co-hosting splits the work and lets you keep more decisions. Both are described on our Airbnb management page and our co-hosting page.

• Listing optimization: photo order, title clarity, amenity accuracy, and channel mix, reviewed continuously rather than once.
• Revenue management: active rate and minimum-stay decisions that combine tool data with local event knowledge.
• Guest communication: real people writing clear, proactive messages before, during, and after each stay.
• Owner reporting: a regular view of bookings, revenue, and what you keep.

Our track record includes Airbnb Superhost every quarter for more than five years and Vrbo Premier Host status. A manager is not right for every owner. If you live ten minutes away and enjoy the work, self-managing can pay well. Out-of-state owners and burned-out self-managers usually gain the most.

Belmar, a few towns south, shows the same dynamic. AirROI reported about 168 active Belmar rentals averaging 44% of nights booked at a $476 nightly rate as of September 2026. Endless Stays runs three of its own Belmar homes. For Ocean Grove specifics, see our Airbnb management in Ocean Grove page. For the broader picture, read the complete owner’s guide to Airbnb management.

How Do You Estimate Your Own Ocean Grove Airbnb Income?

A personal earnings estimate is a simple model that starts with realistic occupancy and rate, then subtracts every cost. Build it in a spreadsheet and test a cautious case, a base case, and a strong case.

1. Start with the township benchmarks: about 39% occupancy and a $449 nightly rate, as shown above.
2. Adjust the rate for your bedroom count, finishes, and walk to the beach. Check comparable listings for your dates.
3. Multiply nights available by occupancy and rate to get gross revenue.
4. Subtract platform fees (or card fees on direct bookings) and any management fee.
5. Subtract cleaning not covered by guest fees, supplies, utilities, insurance, repairs, and compliance costs.
6. Subtract your mortgage or carrying costs to find your break-even point.

Be conservative on occupancy in your first year. A new listing’s first 60 days shape its first year, so a launch plan that earns early reviews often beats a higher opening price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any Airbnbs available in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

Yes. AirDNA counts 334 vacation rentals in Ocean Grove, and availability varies by date. Search specific dates on the major booking platforms, and expect summer weekends to book early. Many hosts also take direct bookings from returning guests.

How much does an Airbnb make per month in Ocean Grove NJ?

Spread evenly, the township average works out to about $3,050 per month, but income is nowhere near even. Summer months carry most of the revenue, while winter months bring shorter, lower-priced stays. Plan your cash flow around the season, not the monthly average.

What are the average nightly rate and occupancy for Ocean Grove short-term rentals?

AirROI’s September 2026 figures show about a $449 average nightly rate and roughly 39% of nights booked, as shown in the table above. Top homes run well above those occupancy levels in summer. Our own Ocean Grove home reached 81% in July 2026.

Do you need a license or permit to rent on Airbnb in Ocean Grove?

Ocean Grove sits in Neptune Township, which requires a seasonal short-term rental certificate of inspection, plus a certificate of occupancy filing for every guest turnover after that. Confirm current requirements and fees with the township. Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the town before you rent.

Is Airbnb better than a long-term rental in Ocean Grove?

Short-term rentals usually gross more, especially for smaller units. Long-term leases carry less work and fewer expenses. Compare net income, not gross, using Rentometer’s January 2026 rent data and your own cost estimate.

Which Airbnb management team should I choose for an Ocean Grove rental?

Endless Stays offers Airbnb management and co-hosting for Ocean Grove homes, covering listing optimization, revenue management, guest communication, and owner reporting, and it runs its own Ocean Grove home. When you compare teams, ask who sets prices, how fast guests get answers, how compliance filings are handled, and how fees are calculated.

Conclusion

How much an Airbnb makes in Ocean Grove NJ comes down to a township average near $36,650 in gross revenue, then your pricing, season, fees, and local compliance costs. Gross is the headline; net is the number that matters. Strong homes in 2026 earn their edge from rates, presentation, reviews, and filled shoulder-season weeks.

Next, build your own estimate with the steps above, confirm Neptune Township’s current requirements, and test a management quote against what you would keep self-managing. Supply is still growing, so the owners who price carefully and respond quickly will keep pulling ahead.

If you would like a local team to carry the day-to-day, Endless Stays offers Airbnb management and co-hosting for short-term rentals, backed by Airbnb Superhost status every quarter for more than five years. Book a Property Fit Call at endlessstaysco.com and we will look at your home together.

Written by Cody Zucker, Owner at Endless Stays