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
317 W 22nd St Madrid, IA If you're looking for an affordable home, this ranch in Madrid is a must-see! Offering nea...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 960 sq.ft.	$179,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.39% Traditional cash on cash: 7.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $2455 Traditional Rental Income: $1810 Airbnb ROI: 7.39% Traditional ROI: 7.11%
8 Wrexham Dr Iowa City, IA Awesome Location - Extraordinary Space! Close to Kinnick, UIHC, I-380 & bus line. Situate...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,186 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.39% Traditional cash on cash: 3.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $3618 Traditional Rental Income: $2626 Airbnb ROI: 4.39% Traditional ROI: 3.92%
1806 Chicago Ave Spirit Lake, IA Beautifully Renovated Home in the Heart of Spirit Lake! This classic 5-bedroom, 2-bath hom...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,504 sq.ft.	$217,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.05% Traditional cash on cash: 8.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $2893 Traditional Rental Income: $2137 Airbnb ROI: 9.05% Traditional ROI: 8.63%
944 NE 49th Lane Ankeny, IA Beautifully maintained two-story townhome offering 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,238 sq f...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,238 sq.ft.	$194,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.39% Traditional cash on cash: 0.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $791 Airbnb ROI: 4.39% Traditional ROI: 0.2%
4316 SW Ash Court Ankeny, IA This property is waiting for you to discover it at the end of a friendly cul-de-sac. The w...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,459 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.48% Traditional cash on cash: 3.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2505 Airbnb ROI: 4.48% Traditional ROI: 3.92%
624 Kimberlite St Tiffin, IA Welcome to 624 Kimberlite Street, Tiffin, IA. This 927 SF condo lives large with an open-c...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 927 sq.ft.	$134,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.73% Traditional cash on cash: 3.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1734 Traditional Rental Income: $1108 Airbnb ROI: 4.73% Traditional ROI: 3.58%
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: 4.8% Traditional cash on cash: 3.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2167 Traditional Rental Income: $1353 Airbnb ROI: 4.8% Traditional ROI: 3.53%
1005 S 5th St Fairfield, IA Check off your wish list with this charming 3-bedroom ranch-style home, offering 1,500 squ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,500 sq.ft.	$212,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.78% Traditional cash on cash: 6.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $2926 Traditional Rental Income: $2019 Airbnb ROI: 7.78% Traditional ROI: 6.65%
606 S 2nd St Fairfield, IA This east facing home is freshly painted inside and out, with new decks in the front and i...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,446 sq.ft.	$189,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.16% Traditional cash on cash: 2.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $2926 Traditional Rental Income: $1036 Airbnb ROI: 9.16% Traditional ROI: 2.75%
3703 Cottonwood Lane Ankeny, IA	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,432 sq.ft.	$188,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.87% Traditional cash on cash: 3.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1530 Airbnb ROI: 3.87% Traditional ROI: 3.67%
2908 Grandview Blvd Sioux City, IA Check out this updated raised ranch beauty situated north of Grandview Park in the heart o...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,557 sq.ft.	$209,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.34% Traditional cash on cash: 2.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1434 Traditional Rental Income: $1002 Airbnb ROI: 2.34% Traditional ROI: 2.32%
1005 15th St Eldora, IA Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with a 2-stall detached garage! Step inside through the cu...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 748 sq.ft.	$80,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.22% Traditional cash on cash: 8.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $1405 Traditional Rental Income: $902 Airbnb ROI: 9.22% Traditional ROI: 8.21%
2040 N Dubuque Rd Iowa City, IA This fully renovated 5 bed, 2 bath walk-out ranch sits on a serene 3+ acre wooded lot that...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,520 sq.ft.	$489,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.76% Traditional cash on cash: 1.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $2939 Traditional Rental Income: $2245 Airbnb ROI: 1.76% Traditional ROI: 1.72%
15266 Bayside Ave CLEAR LAKE, IA Enjoy this delightful home near Clear Lake. The kitchen boasts tile counters, a tile backs...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,416 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.67% Traditional cash on cash: 1.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $2090 Traditional Rental Income: $1543 Airbnb ROI: 1.67% Traditional ROI: 1.65%
1817 H St Iowa City, IA Buy through Auction.com. This foreclosure property is a great opportunity to invest in thi...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 940 sq.ft.	$147,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.46% Traditional cash on cash: 4.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $1581 Traditional Rental Income: $1116 Airbnb ROI: 4.46% Traditional ROI: 4.37%
238 NE 62nd Street Ankeny, IA Caliber-built 5-bedroom home in Harvest Ridge showcasing the builder's signature quality a...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,533 sq.ft.	$600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.01% Traditional cash on cash: 1.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2485 Airbnb ROI: 2.01% Traditional ROI: 1.6%
909 NW Mils Ct Ankeny, IA Come see this 5 BR ranch home NW Ankeny in Kidman Estates.This stunning home offers over 2...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,767 sq.ft.	$599,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.26% Traditional cash on cash: 1.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2471 Airbnb ROI: 2.26% Traditional ROI: 1.82%
516 Washington St. E ROCKWELL, IA Welcome home to this stylish 3-bedroom, 1-bath property offering a functional layout and c...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,104 sq.ft.	$147,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.92% Traditional cash on cash: 7.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $2200 Traditional Rental Income: $1419 Airbnb ROI: 8.92% Traditional ROI: 7.32%
73 Durango Pl Iowa City, IA Rare find! An enormous .40 acre lot with a peaceful and private backyard tucked into a cul...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,879 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.45% Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $3362 Traditional Rental Income: $2501 Airbnb ROI: 3.45% Traditional ROI: 3.18%
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%
650 NW Georgetown Dr Waukee, IA Welcome to Trust Builder's sprawling Walker Ranch plan in Stratford Crossings. With 1849 S...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,849 sq.ft.	$575,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.08% Traditional cash on cash: 2.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $3993 Traditional Rental Income: $2654 Airbnb ROI: 3.08% Traditional ROI: 2.18%
3227 NW 27th Circle Ankeny, IA This beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 3-bath ranch home is full of modern touches and pract...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,617 sq.ft.	$469,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2609 Airbnb ROI: 3.37% Traditional ROI: 3.12%
3605 NE 12th Street Ankeny, IA A masterfully crafted and newly built ranch-style home designed for those who crave spacio...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,655 sq.ft.	$599,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.09% Traditional cash on cash: 1.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2633 Airbnb ROI: 2.09% Traditional ROI: 1.94%
3523 NE 12th Street Ankeny, IA A masterfully crafted and newly built ranch-style home designed for those who crave spacio...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,601 sq.ft.	$589,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.17% Traditional cash on cash: 2% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2621 Airbnb ROI: 2.17% Traditional ROI: 2%
2700 N Shore Dr #e-15a Dr #E15A CLEAR LAKE, IA Harbourage Condo with interior remodel in 2020. It has a unique theme. Take a look at the ...	1 beds \| N/A baths \| 600 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1875 Traditional Rental Income: $1099 Airbnb ROI: 3.07% Traditional ROI: 1.9%
2700 N Shore Dr #E1-15A CLEAR LAKE, IA Harbourage Condo with interior remodel in 2020. It has a unique theme. Take a look at the ...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 600 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1875 Traditional Rental Income: $1081 Airbnb ROI: 3.07% Traditional ROI: 1.82%
846 Camp Cardinal Rd Iowa City, IA LUXURIOUS COMFORT WITH MODERN DESIGN. Featuring tall ceilings and cove and trey ceiling de...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,660 sq.ft.	$629,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.5% Traditional cash on cash: 1.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $3942 Traditional Rental Income: $2566 Airbnb ROI: 2.5% Traditional ROI: 1.6%
3503 NE 12th Street Ankeny, IA This stunning home offers 1,696 square feet of livable space on the main floor and an addi...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,696 sq.ft.	$549,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.7% Traditional cash on cash: 3.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2626 Airbnb ROI: 3.7% Traditional ROI: 3.52%
3417 NE 12th Street Ankeny, IA This beautiful DS Solid Construction home in Ankeny features 1,684 finished square footage...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,684 sq.ft.	$549,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.71% Traditional cash on cash: 3.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2657 Airbnb ROI: 3.71% Traditional ROI: 3.59%
3409 NE 12th Street Ankeny, IA Come and see this brand new DS Solid Construction built home which includes a fully irriga...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,601 sq.ft.	$544,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.56% Traditional cash on cash: 2.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2645 Airbnb ROI: 2.56% Traditional ROI: 2.42%
1108 NE Forest Ridge Court Ankeny, IA Situated on a quiet, oversized cul-de-sac lot, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,745 sq...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,676 sq.ft.	$597,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.1% Traditional cash on cash: 1.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2656 Airbnb ROI: 2.1% Traditional ROI: 1.99%
52 E Golden Ln Fairfield, IA Three-bedroom, 2-bath home right on MUM Campus! This bright and welcoming home offers a th...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,850 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.65% Traditional cash on cash: 4.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $2926 Traditional Rental Income: $2093 Airbnb ROI: 5.65% Traditional ROI: 4.98%
201 W Anderson St Modale, IA Everything is new but the frame! 3 BR 1.5 story on large lot in quiet, small town. Hi eff....	3 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,454 sq.ft.	$199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.02% Traditional cash on cash: 7.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2484 Traditional Rental Income: $1857 Airbnb ROI: 8.02% Traditional ROI: 7.9%
2969 Heinz Rd #5 Iowa City, IA 2969 Heinz Rd #5, Iowa City, IA 52240 \| Condo/Coop	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,196 sq.ft.	$172,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.3% Traditional cash on cash: 5% Airbnb Rental Income: $2351 Traditional Rental Income: $1557 Airbnb ROI: 6.3% Traditional ROI: 5%
841 Maggard St Iowa City, IA 841 Maggard St, Iowa City, IA 52240 \| Multi Family	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 2,132 sq.ft.	$340,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 0.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $1465 Traditional Rental Income: $941 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 0.1%
4648 Preston Ln Iowa City, IA 4648 Preston Ln, Iowa City, IA 52246 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,919 sq.ft.	$584,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.92% Traditional cash on cash: 2.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $3942 Traditional Rental Income: $2996 Airbnb ROI: 2.92% Traditional ROI: 2.74%
Mansfield Plan Iowa City, IA	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,519 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.55% Traditional cash on cash: 3.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $3942 Traditional Rental Income: $2619 Airbnb ROI: 4.55% Traditional ROI: 3.42%

Short term rentals in Iowa

There are 218 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 $227,825 and the average price per square foot is $0. The average monthly cash on cash return in these top cities of Iowa is 4.33%.

Iowa Short Term Rentals FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 218 short term rentals available for sale in Iowa.

In 2026, Davenport, Sioux City and Eldora 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 Davenport (34%), Sioux City (27%) and Eldora (24%).

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

317 W 22nd St

Madrid, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 960 sq.ft.

$179,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2455

Traditional Rental Income: $1810

Airbnb ROI: 7.39%

Traditional ROI: 7.11%

8 Wrexham Dr

Iowa City, IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,186 sq.ft.

$450,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.92%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3618

Traditional Rental Income: $2626

Airbnb ROI: 4.39%

Traditional ROI: 3.92%

1806 Chicago Ave

Spirit Lake, IA

5 beds | 2 baths | 1,504 sq.ft.

$217,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 9.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2893

Traditional Rental Income: $2137

Airbnb ROI: 9.05%

Traditional ROI: 8.63%

944 NE 49th Lane

Ankeny, IA

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,238 sq.ft.

$194,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.2%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2106

Traditional Rental Income: $791

Airbnb ROI: 4.39%

Traditional ROI: 0.2%

4316 SW Ash Court

Ankeny, IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 1,459 sq.ft.

$399,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.48%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.92%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3486

Traditional Rental Income: $2505

Airbnb ROI: 4.48%

Traditional ROI: 3.92%

624 Kimberlite St

Tiffin, IA

2 beds | 1 baths | 927 sq.ft.

$134,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.73%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.58%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1734

Traditional Rental Income: $1108

Airbnb ROI: 4.73%

Traditional ROI: 3.58%

919 Avenue P

Carter Lake, IA

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

$219,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.8%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.53%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2167

Traditional Rental Income: $1353

Airbnb ROI: 4.8%

Traditional ROI: 3.53%

1005 S 5th St

Fairfield, IA

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,500 sq.ft.

$212,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.78%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.65%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2926

Traditional Rental Income: $2019

Airbnb ROI: 7.78%