As Super Bowl LI weekend approaches and out-of-towners are in search of a place to stay, Houstonians inside and outside Loop 610 have turned to Airbnb to list their homes or apartments as a convenient alternative to staying in a hotel. Residents who list their spaces on Airbnb could make a pretty penny depending on proximity to NRG Stadium. See how much homes in and around the Greater Houston area are listed for below. (Note: These results are from prices listed on the site for two adults planning to stay Feb. 4-5.) Houston (inside Beltway 8): $85-$2,800 Conroe: $35-$795 Cy-Fair: $35-$3,150 Friendswood: $43-$530 Katy: $35-$2,100 Klein: $60-$3,100 Lake Houston/Humble/Kingwood area: $65-$5,000 Magnolia: $89-$450 Missouri City: $50-$4,000 Montgomery: $115-$295 Pearland: $50-$2,000 Richmond: $25-$2,089 Spring: $50-$1,950 Sugar Land: $60-$1,800 The Woodlands: $75-$789 Tomball: $234-$264 How to list your home on Airbnb:
  • Make sure your city, subdivision or neighborhood allows homes to be listed on Airbnb. This could result in a fine depending on regulations in place.
  • If your space can be listed, visit AirBnB.com, click “Become a Host” and select “Host your extra space.”
  • Sign up by creating a profile and setting a price for your house or apartment.
  • Wait for guests to find and book your listing.
Tips for becoming an Airbnb host:
  • Hosts can make more money by listing an entire home as a rental instead of just one or two rooms.
  • Hosts can be as hands-on or hands-off as they choose when it comes to interacting with guests.
  • Basic hosting duties include cleaning all spaces designated for guests, and providing clean sheets and towels and toilet paper.
  • Airbnb handles all payments through the site, and guests are charged before they arrive. Hosts can receive payments through Paypal, direct deposit and international money wiring. Airbnb receives a 3 percent host service fee for each reservation.
For more tips and information about becoming a host, click here.