Airbnb Properties for Sale in Iowa

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Explore a range of newly added short-term rental homes in Iowa. Make a smart investment with newly available Airbnb properties and find the ideal high-ROI property for sale.

Airbnb For Sale in Iowa

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
467 Rohr St Arnolds Park, IA On the Bike Trails, along with walking to Arnolds Park Amusement Park, Swim Beaches and al...	6 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,466 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.79% Traditional cash on cash: 4.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $3540 Traditional Rental Income: $2575 Airbnb ROI: 4.79% Traditional ROI: 4.35%
2024 Capitol Avenue Des Moines, IA Beautifully renovated ranch in the sought-after Fairgrounds area, just minutes from downto...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,144 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.04% Traditional cash on cash: 2.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $1438 Traditional Rental Income: $853 Airbnb ROI: 3.04% Traditional ROI: 2.28%
320 34th Street West Des Moines, IA Earnest money through Trust Funds held by Wasker Law.	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,143 sq.ft.	$320,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.47% Traditional cash on cash: 4.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2762 Traditional Rental Income: $2051 Airbnb ROI: 4.47% Traditional ROI: 4.27%
919 Avenue P Carter Lake, IA Invest with success and buy through Auction.com. This foreclosure investment property is a...	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,299 sq.ft.	$219,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.76% Traditional cash on cash: 3.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2158 Traditional Rental Income: $1353 Airbnb ROI: 4.76% Traditional ROI: 3.53%
1148 36th Street Des Moines, IA Investment opportunity! Looking for a solid real estate investment in Des Moines? Take a l...	6 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,509 sq.ft.	$310,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $2738 Traditional Rental Income: $1405 Airbnb ROI: 4.17% Traditional ROI: 1.81%
911 Mesa Verde Place Ames, IA Sellers will allow showings until noon on Monday, June 29th, at which time they will revie...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,285 sq.ft.	$339,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66% Traditional cash on cash: 0.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1688 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.66% Traditional ROI: 0.13%
1960 Sherman Drive Iowa City, IA NEW ROOF, NEW SIDING, freshly painted and cleaned! This home is ready for you!! So many g...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,404 sq.ft.	$456,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.2% Traditional cash on cash: 1.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $4192 Traditional Rental Income: $1820 Airbnb ROI: 5.2% Traditional ROI: 1.72%
1019 Maplenol Drive West Des Moines, IA Great home in prime location. This 4 bedroom split-foyer features a finished basement with...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,243 sq.ft.	$329,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.29% Traditional cash on cash: 4.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $2762 Traditional Rental Income: $2029 Airbnb ROI: 4.29% Traditional ROI: 4.02%
401 S 3rd Street Polk City, IA This adorable two-bedroom, one-bathroom home features a bright, open floor plan with thoug...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 850 sq.ft.	$139,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.88% Traditional cash on cash: 3.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $1983 Traditional Rental Income: $924 Airbnb ROI: 7.88% Traditional ROI: 3.86%
5211 Harvest Road Ames, IA Looking for a ranch home with space, style, and incredible sunsets? Welcome to 5211 Harves...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,968 sq.ft.	$659,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.51% Traditional cash on cash: 0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2336 Traditional Rental Income: $1667 Airbnb ROI: 0.51% Traditional ROI: 0.36%
1009 Highland Ave Iowa City, IA Property is sold "AS-IS" condition. Seller will not entertain remedy items.	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,026 sq.ft.	$179,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.56% Traditional cash on cash: 2.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $2077 Traditional Rental Income: $893 Airbnb ROI: 6.56% Traditional ROI: 2.75%
11642 Highway S33 Iowa Falls, IA This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home sits on just over an acre of land, nestled along a quiet road ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,008 sq.ft.	$189,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.17% Traditional cash on cash: 3.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1619 Traditional Rental Income: $1111 Airbnb ROI: 4.17% Traditional ROI: 3.9%
405 W 1st Avenue Indianola, IA Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offering easy one-level living! The beautifully updated k...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 972 sq.ft.	$205,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.27% Traditional cash on cash: 2.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $1572 Traditional Rental Income: $1029 Airbnb ROI: 3.27% Traditional ROI: 2.79%
1336 Truman Place Ames, IA Location truly stands out in this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome in north Ames. Enjoy easy, ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,218 sq.ft.	$179,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.19% Traditional cash on cash: 4.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $2336 Traditional Rental Income: $1469 Airbnb ROI: 6.19% Traditional ROI: 4.49%
1111 5th Ave Ackley, IA Welcome to 1111 5th Ave Ackley! This 3 bedroom 1.75 bath ranch home is waiting for it's ne...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,854 sq.ft.	$169,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.89% Traditional cash on cash: 3.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $1894 Traditional Rental Income: $984 Airbnb ROI: 5.89% Traditional ROI: 3.39%
537 8th Avenue Marion, IA Excellent investment opportunity in a desirable Marion location! This well-maintained dupl...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,683 sq.ft.	$180,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.39% Traditional cash on cash: 4.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $1849 Traditional Rental Income: $1167 Airbnb ROI: 5.39% Traditional ROI: 4.31%
309 SE 4th Street Panora, IA Beautifully updated split foyer home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, new LVP and carpet, upda...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 820 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.15% Traditional cash on cash: 5.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $2301 Traditional Rental Income: $1497 Airbnb ROI: 7.15% Traditional ROI: 5.83%
401 Bedford Ct CLEAR LAKE, IA Gorgeous doesn't even begin to describe this 4 bedroom, 3-bath, 3,475 square foot ranch tu...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 5,110 sq.ft.	$688,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.25% Traditional cash on cash: -0.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $2148 Traditional Rental Income: $1124 Airbnb ROI: 0.25% Traditional ROI: -0.49%
222 & 224 W Elm Street Cherokee, IA GREAT FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!!! This is a duplex with one unit on main floor and one on ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,952 sq.ft.	$140,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.4% Traditional cash on cash: 5.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1747 Traditional Rental Income: $1020 Airbnb ROI: 7.4% Traditional ROI: 5.56%
3018 7TH Avenue COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA Well-kept ranch featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, & a non-conforming bedroom in the partially ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,514 sq.ft.	$199,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.87% Traditional cash on cash: 1.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1568 Traditional Rental Income: $929 Airbnb ROI: 2.87% Traditional ROI: 1.87%
1324 SE Birch Lane Ankeny, IA Modern Convenience Meets Low-Maintenance Living! One of the newer units (2017) in the deve...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,331 sq.ft.	$269,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.06% Traditional cash on cash: 1.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1940 Traditional Rental Income: $1326 Airbnb ROI: 2.06% Traditional ROI: 1.66%
2040 N Dubuque Rd Iowa City, IA * Accepted Offer, please continue to show for Back-Up. This fully renovated 5 bed, 2 bat...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,260 sq.ft.	$489,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.08% Traditional cash on cash: 1.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $3115 Traditional Rental Income: $2245 Airbnb ROI: 2.08% Traditional ROI: 1.72%
1405 W Benton St Iowa City, IA Charming and well-maintained home in a highly desirable Iowa City location, just minutes f...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,109 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.31% Traditional cash on cash: 0.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1608 Traditional Rental Income: $983 Airbnb ROI: 1.31% Traditional ROI: 0.76%
805/807 20th Avenue Coralville, IA Great investment opportunity in prime location! New HVAC system installed 2025. One unit i...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,360 sq.ft.	$280,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.66% Traditional cash on cash: 2.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $3800 Traditional Rental Income: $1310 Airbnb ROI: 8.66% Traditional ROI: 2.34%
2525 51st Street Des Moines, IA With NINE total bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this is a turnkey investment opportunity nestled...	6 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,135 sq.ft.	$479,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.75% Traditional cash on cash: 0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $2738 Traditional Rental Income: $1415 Airbnb ROI: 1.75% Traditional ROI: 0.24%
411 E 8th St Davenport, IA Up/ Down Duplex is looking for a new owner. Downstairs has Tenant. Up stairs is empty. Bot...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,404 sq.ft.	$130,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.01% Traditional cash on cash: 3.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1568 Traditional Rental Income: $833 Airbnb ROI: 6.01% Traditional ROI: 3.73%
401 SE Delaware Avenue #306 Ankeny, IA Welcome to Maplewood 55+ Community in Ankeny, where comfort, security, and convenience com...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 940 sq.ft.	$139,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.27% Traditional cash on cash: 1.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $1940 Traditional Rental Income: $924 Airbnb ROI: 5.27% Traditional ROI: 1.49%
2819 Rollins Avenue Des Moines, IA Fully renovated ranch with almost 1500 finished square feet just minutes from downtown Des...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 968 sq.ft.	$279,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.81% Traditional cash on cash: 1.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1438 Traditional Rental Income: $996 Airbnb ROI: 1.81% Traditional ROI: 1.76%
2212 Nevada Ave Iowa City, IA Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom starter ranch in Iowa Cityâs Fair Mea...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 864 sq.ft.	$209,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.94% Traditional cash on cash: 2.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1577 Traditional Rental Income: $1112 Airbnb ROI: 2.94% Traditional ROI: 2.87%
1506 Brown Deer Rd Coralville, IA Beautiful custom home with an abundance of light flowing in the large windows just adds to...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,964 sq.ft.	$679,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.11% Traditional cash on cash: 0.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $3800 Traditional Rental Income: $2111 Airbnb ROI: 2.11% Traditional ROI: 0.74%
1919 Cypress Ave Cedar Falls, IA Located close to North Cedar Elementary in Cedar Falls, this 4 bedroom home offers space, ...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,114 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.92% Traditional cash on cash: 5.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2188 Traditional Rental Income: $1512 Airbnb ROI: 5.92% Traditional ROI: 5.27%
634 16th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA Spacious and fully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home located on the desirable southwest side....	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,294 sq.ft.	$195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.96% Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1917 Traditional Rental Income: $1382 Airbnb ROI: 4.96% Traditional ROI: 4.82%
12499 225Th Avenue Webster, IA Welcome to your peaceful retreat. This delightful 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom farmhouse is nestl...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,248 sq.ft.	$260,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.81% Traditional cash on cash: 6.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $3063 Traditional Rental Income: $2089 Airbnb ROI: 7.81% Traditional ROI: 6.69%
2503 Olive Street Cedar Falls, IA Located just one block from UNI campus, this investment property generates consistent reve...	8 beds \| 4 baths \| N/A	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.88% Traditional cash on cash: 3.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $2969 Traditional Rental Income: $1553 Airbnb ROI: 5.88% Traditional ROI: 3.15%
3752 Lacina Dr. SW Iowa City, IA This beautiful property spans nearly 2 acres and is just a short drive from town! You'll l...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,788 sq.ft.	$699,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.08% Traditional cash on cash: 1.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $4551 Traditional Rental Income: $2596 Airbnb ROI: 3.08% Traditional ROI: 1.54%
145 Boulder Adair, IA New construction that is not finished. Walls are framed up and getting ready for sheetrock...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,468 sq.ft.	$575,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.99% Traditional cash on cash: 2.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $4758 Traditional Rental Income: $2491 Airbnb ROI: 4.99% Traditional ROI: 2.6%
717 Franklin Avenue Des Moines, IA This 6-unit multi-family property is income-producing. All units are rented and monthly re...	11 beds \| 6 baths \| 4,233 sq.ft.	$269,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.75% Traditional cash on cash: 3.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $2738 Traditional Rental Income: $1570 Airbnb ROI: 5.75% Traditional ROI: 3.69%
508 6th Street Coralville, IA This versatile up/down duplex offers a rare opportunity for both savvy investors and those...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,232 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.46% Traditional cash on cash: 3.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $3800 Traditional Rental Income: $1634 Airbnb ROI: 8.46% Traditional ROI: 3.27%

Short term rentals in Iowa

There are 158 short term rentals for sale in the state of Iowa. Eldora, Davenport and Sioux City are the best short term rental markets in Iowa. The average median price of Airbnb properties for sale in these cities are $214,783 and the average price per square foot is $0. The average monthly cash on cash return in these top cities of Iowa is 2.00%.

Iowa Short Term Rentals FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 158 short term rentals available for sale in Iowa.

In 2026, Eldora, Davenport and Sioux City has the highest short term rental income.

In 2026, Eldora and Davenport has the highest cash on cash return for vacation rentals in Iowa.

In 2026, the highest Airbnb occupancy rate in Iowa are in Eldora (26%), Davenport (25%) and Sioux City (25%).

Airbnb data on vacation rentals in Iowa is available at Mashvisor. You can access data such as listings, real-time pricing trends, Iowa market insights, guest information and booking details, seasonality trends and historical Iowa Airbnb performance data.

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Airbnb For Sale in Iowa

467 Rohr St

Arnolds Park, IA

6 beds | 3 baths | 2,466 sq.ft.

$450,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.79%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3540

Traditional Rental Income: $2575

Airbnb ROI: 4.79%

Traditional ROI: 4.35%

2024 Capitol Avenue

Des Moines, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,144 sq.ft.

$215,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.04%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1438

Traditional Rental Income: $853

Airbnb ROI: 3.04%

Traditional ROI: 2.28%

320 34th Street

West Des Moines, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,143 sq.ft.

$320,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.47%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2762

Traditional Rental Income: $2051

Airbnb ROI: 4.47%

Traditional ROI: 4.27%

919 Avenue P

Carter Lake, IA

3 beds | N/A baths | 1,299 sq.ft.

$219,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.76%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.53%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2158

Traditional Rental Income: $1353

Airbnb ROI: 4.76%

Traditional ROI: 3.53%

1148 36th Street

Des Moines, IA

6 beds | N/A baths | 2,509 sq.ft.

$310,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.17%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.81%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2738

Traditional Rental Income: $1405

Airbnb ROI: 4.17%

Traditional ROI: 1.81%

911 Mesa Verde Place

Ames, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,285 sq.ft.

$339,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.13%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1688

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 1.66%

Traditional ROI: 0.13%

1960 Sherman Drive

Iowa City, IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 1,404 sq.ft.

$456,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.2%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.72%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4192

Traditional Rental Income: $1820

Airbnb ROI: 5.2%

Traditional ROI: 1.72%

1019 Maplenol Drive

West Des Moines, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,243 sq.ft.

$329,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.29%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.02%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2762

Traditional Rental Income: $2029

Airbnb ROI: 4.29%