Luxury US Stays Without the Price Tag

A new study reveals that Florida is the state with the third-lowest-cost luxury rental properties for a weekly getaway.

The study, conducted by luxury villa rentals SopranoVillas, gathered data from Airbnb.com specifically targeting Airbnb Luxe properties – a category that filters for luxury homes – to evaluate the cost of superior quality accommodations for any week of 2025 on a flexible basis. Researchers collated all luxury property listings and calculated the median price per night to reveal the top 10 states offering the most cost-effective luxury options.

Top 10 states with the cheapest luxury rentals

RankStateMinimum price per nightMedian price per nightMaximum price per nightNumber of Luxury properties
1North Carolina$629.52$1,369.98$4,246.6825
2Arizona$775.29$1,432.55$8,471.4318
3Florida$388.29$1,678.94$8,516.58130
4Tennessee$402.48$1,744.08$4,693.0219
5South Carolina$531.48$1,895.01$8,283.0952
6California$571.47$2,378.76$25,930.29209
7Texas$684.99$2,445.20$13,310.2216
8Wyoming$1,323.54$2,529.69$13,481.7915
9Utah$543.09$2,550.33$8,716.5335
10Massachusetts$1,118.43$2,661.27$13,508.8816

North Carolina leads the ranking with a median nightly price of $1,369.98 for luxury rentals. The state’s maximum price per night is the lowest on the list, with the most expensive property priced at $4,246.68.

Arizona comes in second with a median price of $1,432.55 per night. Despite having the fewest luxury properties in the top five, with just 18 listings, Arizona offers a variety of upscale stays, with nightly rates starting at $775.29.

Florida ranks third, with luxury rentals averaging $1,678.94 per night. The state stands out for the affordability of its luxe properties, with prices starting at only $388.29 per night. It also has the second-highest number of luxury properties listed, totaling 130.

Tennessee, in fourth place, offers a median price of $1,744.08 per night for luxury rentals for a total of 19 luxe properties, while South Carolina rounds out the top five, presenting a median price of $1,895.01 per night for luxury stays and 52 properties.

California, Texas, Wyoming, Utah, and Massachusetts occupy positions six to 10, with median prices per night ranging from $2,378.76 to $2,661.27.

Moreover, California registers the highest maximum price per night at $25,930.29, but provides the highest number of luxe property options, at 209.

Lortenzo Baccin, CEO of SopranoVillas commented on the findings, “Treating yourself or your family to a luxury holiday doesn’t have to be an exclusive privilege. This list highlights states that offer more affordable options while still meeting the standards of high-class services and accommodation.  

“For instance, with minimum prices starting at less than $400 per night, Florida demonstrates how luxury accommodations can be accessible to many. Additionally, with 8 out of 10 minimum prices below $1,000 and median prices in the top 5 states under $2,000, this list offers valuable insights into how a luxury holiday can be both attainable and indulgent.”