How much does it cost to stock a studio Airbnb?
Short answer
Plan about $1,590 to stock a studio rental that sleeps 2 (a Queen bed, one bathroom), or about $700 for the must-haves alone. Linens, towels, kitchen basics, safety gear and cleaning tools, priced on retailer pages on Oct 30, 2026, before tax; no furniture or appliances.
A studio has one bed and one bathroom but still needs a whole kitchen, a vacuum and a full set of safety gear. Those items don't shrink with the floor plan, so a studio costs more per guest to stock than any larger rental. The list below is what our planner builds for a Queen bed, with one bathroom and laundry on site: 3 sheet sets, 6 bath towels, 4 place settings and 1 smoke alarm, each priced with one checked product.
| Area | Must-haves | Full list |
|---|---|---|
| Bedding | $224.92 | $364.88 |
| Bathroom | $91.17 | $158.61 |
| Kitchen & coffee | $120.93 | $277.86 |
| Safety & entry | $89.44 | $199.40 |
| Cleaning & laundry | $169.99 | $586.38 |
| Total | $696.45 | $1,587.13 |
| Item | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lockable owner's closet or bin | 1 | $299.99 |
| Vacuum | 1 | $169.99 |
| Duvet cover, Queen | 2 | $119.98 |
| Sheet set, Queen | 3 | $89.97 |
| Basic cookware set | 1 | $69.99 |
| Rolling laundry cart | 1 | $69.99 |
| Self check-in hardware (keypad deadbolt or lockbox) | 1 | $69.97 |
| Dishes (dinner plate, side plate, bowl) | 4 | $59.99 |
Where the money goes
Cleaning and laundry takes 37% of the $1,587.13 and bedding 23%; bathroom is the smallest share at 10%. That's $793.57 per guest and $1,587.13 per bed.
What a 1-bedroom adds
Going from the studio (sleeps 2) to the 1-bedroom (sleeps 4) adds $331.80. New lines: washable blanket for the Full sofa bed, Full sofa-bed sheet set, Full sofa-bed waterproof mattress protector and laundry bins for used linens. The biggest increases:
| Item | Studio | 1-bedroom | Added cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washable blanket for the Full sofa bed | 0 | 2 | $69.98 |
| Sofa-bed sheet set, Full | 0 | 3 | $48.00 |
| Bath towels | 6 | 12 | $47.94 |
| Sleeping pillows | 2 | 4 | $39.98 |
| Waterproof mattress protector, Full (sofa bed) | 0 | 2 | $39.98 |
| Smoke alarms | 1 | 2 | $27.99 |
Buying in rounds
The 3 nice-to-haves, hair dryer, doormat and rolling laundry cart, can wait until turnovers show you need them. The should-haves ($753.21) make turnovers faster; buy them once the first bookings are in.
| When | Lines | Cost | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before the first guest | 17 | $696.45 | $696.45 |
| Within the first few stays | 13 | $753.21 | $1,449.66 |
| When turnovers show the need | 3 | $137.47 | $1,587.13 |
Make it yours
Start the planner with this layout, then change the beds, mark what you already own and see what's left to buy.
What's in the number
- Must-haves (17 lines, $696.45) are what guests notice on day one: 3 sheet sets so every bed has a spare, 6 bath towels, dishes for 4 and 1 smoke alarm plus a CO alarm.
- One example product per line; another brand moves the $1,587.13. Consumables like toilet paper are on the restock list instead.
Frequently asked questions
What costs the most when stocking a studio rental?
The biggest lines are the lockable owner's closet or bin ($299.99), the vacuum ($169.99) and the duvet covers ($119.98). By area, cleaning & laundry is the largest at $586.38.
Is a studio cheaper per guest to stock?
No, it's the most expensive per guest: about $793.57 per guest here against $381.80 for a 6-bedroom that sleeps 14. A vacuum, cookware, a coffee maker and an extinguisher cost the same in any size.
Does this include furniture?
No. It covers supplies that wear out and get replaced: linens, towels, kitchenware, safety gear and cleaning tools. Furniture and mattresses vary too much to price as one list.
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