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A top 10 market with bid estimates 2% above the typical state.
Short answer
North Carolina is in the top 10 of 41 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of short-term rental management search demand, with 16 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $2.92, 2% above the typical state ($2.87).
BTop searches
What people in North Carolina search for
The most-searched short-term rental management terms in North Carolina, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in North Carolina | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| airbnb arbitrage | 100-1K | $11.47 |
| airbnb calculator | 100-1K | $7.26 |
| furnished short term rentals | 100-1K | $4.55 |
| short term rentals near meNear me | 100-1K | $3.64 |
| airbnb for sale | 100-1K | $3.49 |
| airbnb short term rental | 100-1K | $3.48 |
| airbnb vacation rentals | 100-1K | $2.98 |
| airbnb vacation homes | 100-1K | $2.98 |
| airbnb monthly rentals | 100-1K | $2.87 |
| airbnb house | 100-1K | $2.62 |
| airbnb rentals | 100-1K | $2.58 |
| rent in airbnb | 100-1K | $2.58 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, North Carolina, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a STR management company in North Carolina
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $2.92 median bid estimate sits close to the $2.87 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $7.26 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 One of the broadest short-term rental management markets in the country.Expect heavy competition for the Map Pack in the major metros.What to doSpecific service pages and suburb-level relevance usually beat one broad page.
DHow North Carolina compares
North Carolina against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | New York | 24 | $3.16 | 121 |
| 5 | Georgia | 20 | $2.87 | 131 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 16 | $2.92 | 106 |
| 7 | Illinois | 15 | $2.52 | 86 |
| 8 | New Jersey | 15 | $2.53 | 115 |
| Typical state (median) | $2.87 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for STR management companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a short-term rental management company get more owners?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in North Carolina
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Mold testing and remediation
- Fire sprinkler inspection
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Exotic hunting ranches
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, North Carolina, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology