In short: across the properties we manage, the two-bedroom apartment earns the most per available night (around €197), well ahead of the one-bedroom (€119). Among the smaller units, a studio with a mezzanine earns about a third more than a standard studio (€111 against €83) and comes close to a one-bedroom. Based on our actual figures for June to August 2026.
Which type of apartment earns the most per night?
To compare properties of different sizes, neither the nightly rate nor the occupancy rate tells the whole story on its own. Multiply them together and you get the figure that counts: what each night open for booking earns on average, booked or not.
| Property type | Occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Income per open night* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio for 2 | 76% | €109 | ≈ €83 |
| Studio with mezzanine (sleeps 3 to 4) | 90% | €123 | ≈ €111 |
| One-bedroom | 86% | €138 | ≈ €119 |
| Two-bedroom | 87% | €226 | ≈ €197 |
*Occupancy rate × average nightly rate. Source: « Saison 2026 Azur » report (Lodgify), June to August 2026, properties managed for the whole season, gross income before commission, platform fees, running costs and tax. These are the same figures as in our article on Airbnb occupancy rates by town.
Where do the figures come from?
- Scope: the holiday lets we manage on the French Riviera, mostly in Nice, that were on our books all summer.
- Period: June, July and August 2026.
- Occupancy rate: nights booked divided by nights open for booking.
- Caveat: these are averages. Location, a view, a terrace or air conditioning can make a big difference from one property to the next.
Two-bedroom apartments: the best earners per night
At around €197 per available night, a two-bedroom apartment earns more than twice as much as a studio. It attracts families and groups of friends who often stay several nights at a high nightly rate, and it books up just as well as the smaller units (87%).
The catch: it costs more to buy, takes longer to clean between stays and is more expensive to furnish. So always measure this income against the purchase price.
Studios with a mezzanine: the pick of the small units
This was the surprise in our figures. A studio with a mezzanine, sleeping 3 to 4, is booked 90% of nights, against 76% for a studio for two, and lets for slightly more. The result: around €111 per available night against €83, or a third more for much the same floor space.
Why? The extra beds open it up to families with children and small groups who want something cheaper than a one-bedroom. A studio with a mezzanine ends up almost level with a one-bedroom (€119), and is usually cheaper to buy.
If your studio has good ceiling height, adding a mezzanine or a quality sofa bed could be the most profitable upgrade you make. Check that it is feasible and allowed under your building's rules before starting any work.
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One-bedroom apartments: the most flexible
A one-bedroom apartment books well (86%) at a mid-range rate. Its real strength lies elsewhere: it is the easiest size to let all year round, as a holiday let in summer and then on a bail mobilité (French furnished mobility lease, 1 to 10 months) or a student lease from September to May.
Studios for two: cheapest to buy, lowest earners
The standard studio is the least booked type in our portfolio (76%) and earns the least per night. It still appeals for its low purchase price, especially if it is well located and let out of season on a mobility lease or a student lease.
What about the rest of the year?
These figures are for the summer. From September to May, our properties are let on mobility leases or student leases, which is how our portfolio stays occupied 96% of nights across the year. Find out more about our student and mobility lease management.
How can you estimate what your apartment would earn?
- Find your property type in the table.
- Multiply the income per available night by the number of nights you plan to open for booking.
- Adjust for location: in Nice, the neighbourhood makes a big difference (see the best Nice neighbourhoods for short-term lets).
- Work out the net figure: deduct our management commission (20% of rent collected, excl. VAT), platform fees, running costs and tax.
- Check the rules: in Nice, letting a second home as a furnished holiday let (meublé de tourisme) requires a change-of-use authorisation (see Airbnb rules in Nice).
The easiest way is to try our income simulator or ask us for an estimate for your property. See also our Airbnb management in Nice.
Sources
- Internal « Saison 2026 Azur » report, Lodgify data, June to August 2026, properties managed for the whole season
