Which Brussels Commune Is the Most Profitable for Airbnb?

Ixelles, Saint-Gilles, Etterbeek, City Centre, Uccle… not all Brussels communes offer the same profitability. Here is an objective comparison, based on the properties we manage.

The 3 factors that drive profitability

Before comparing the communes, let's recap the levers that determine your income:

The nightly rate — depends on the neighbourhood, the size of the property and its standard
The occupancy rate — some neighbourhoods attract guests all year round, others are more seasonal
The costs — concierge commission, cleaning, charges, tourist tax

Comparison by commune

Commune	Average nightly rate	Occupancy rate	Guest profile	Relative profitability
Etterbeek	85–190 €	80–90 %	EU officials, business	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ixelles	95–220 €	75–85 %	Mixed business & leisure	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Woluwe-St-Lambert	120–280 €	75–85 %	Expats, NATO families	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Saint-Gilles	85–180 €	70–80 %	Leisure, creatives	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Uccle	130–300 €	70–85 %	High-end expat families	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bruxelles-Ville	100–250 €	65–80 %	Tourism	⭐⭐⭐
Schaerbeek	75–170 €	70–80 %	Varied	⭐⭐⭐

Top 3 most profitable communes

1. Etterbeek — business-driven stability

With an occupancy rate of 80 to 90%, Etterbeek is the most stable commune. Demand is driven by European civil servants and consultants on assignment. Stays are longer (7–21 days), which reduces cleaning turnover costs. Net yield is excellent there, even though the nightly rate is slightly lower than in Ixelles.

2. Ixelles — the best compromise

Ixelles brings together every profile: business (European quarter), students (ULB/VUB) and leisure (Châtelain, Flagey). Prices are high and demand is strong all year round. It is the most versatile commune and therefore the safest for a short-term rental investment.

3. Woluwe-Saint-Lambert — discreet high-end

Less well known than Ixelles or Saint-Gilles, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert offers high nightly rates (120–280 €) and stable demand driven by NATO staff and expats. Properties there are larger and better valued. Less turnover, high-quality guests.

What about the other communes?

Saint-Gilles and Uccle offer very good profitability, with different guest profiles. Bruxelles-Ville has high potential but marked seasonality (winter lows, summer peaks). Schaerbeek and the northern communes offer more affordable purchase prices and good growth potential.

→ Discover our detailed analysis by commune in our complete profitability guide.