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A top 10 market with bid estimates 12% below the typical state.
Short answer
Illinois is in the top 10 of 41 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of short-term rental management search demand, with 15 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $2.52, 12% below the typical state ($2.87).
BTop searches
What people in Illinois search for
The most-searched short-term rental management terms in Illinois, 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 Illinois | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| airbnb arbitrage | 100-1K | $6.49 |
| airbnb for sale | 100-1K | $3.97 |
| furnished short term rentals | 100-1K | $3.54 |
| short term rental | 100-1K | $2.58 |
| airbnb long term rentals | 100-1K | $2.54 |
| long term rental on airbnb | 100-1K | $2.54 |
| rent long term airbnb | 100-1K | $2.54 |
| airbnb house | 100-1K | $2.52 |
| airbnb short term rental | 100-1K | $2.42 |
| airbnb monthly rentals | 100-1K | $2.23 |
| airbnb vacation rentals | 100-1K | $2.22 |
| airbnb vacation homes | 100-1K | $2.22 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Illinois, 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 Illinois
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $2.52 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 $3.97 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 Illinois compares
Illinois against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9 | Ohio | 15 | $2.10 | 92 |
| 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:
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- 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
- Wildlife removal
- 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
- Cemetery plot resale
- Vehicle lease exit and transfer
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Illinois, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology