Airbnb Properties for Sale in Ames, IA

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Airbnb For Sale in Ames, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
714 Garden Road Ames, IA All information obtained from seller and public records.	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 816 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.7% Traditional cash on cash: 0.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $1427 Traditional Rental Income: $828 Airbnb ROI: 1.7% Traditional ROI: 0.97%
2018 Cessna Street Ames, IA This charming home at Ames, Iowa offers standout curb appeal along with updates and an inv...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,801 sq.ft.	$394,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04% Traditional cash on cash: -0.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.04% Traditional ROI: -0.35%
3188 S Dakota Avenue Ames, IA Great ranch brick home just outside city limits in United School District with lower taxes...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$389,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.3% Traditional cash on cash: -0.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.3% Traditional ROI: -0.11%
1312/1314 Wilson Avenue Ames, IA Turnkey Duplex Investment Opportunity! Well-maintained duplex offering strong rental poten...	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,632 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.53% Traditional cash on cash: 3.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $2370 Traditional Rental Income: $1709 Airbnb ROI: 3.53% Traditional ROI: 3.28%
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: 0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2559 Traditional Rental Income: $1667 Airbnb ROI: 0.81% Traditional ROI: 0.36%
5321 Norris Street Ames, IA One owner meticulously cared for 3-bedroom, 4 bath, 2 story home with 2198 sq. ft. finishe...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,682 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23% Traditional cash on cash: -0.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.23% Traditional ROI: -0.27%
1303 Kentucky Avenue Ames, IA Welcome to 1303 Kentucky Avenue in Ames! This 3 bedroom home is ready for you with valuabl...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,782 sq.ft.	$374,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2% Traditional cash on cash: -0.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.2% Traditional ROI: -0.27%
7109 Bantry Court Ames, IA Nestled on a beautiful 1 1/4-acre wooded lot with mature trees, this spacious two-story ho...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,122 sq.ft.	$480,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.41% Traditional cash on cash: -0.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 0.41% Traditional ROI: -0.74%
4255 Eisenhower Lane unit: 17 Ames, IA Townhome with 1,800+ finished sq ft in Bloomington Heights, north Ames, and Gilbert School...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,363 sq.ft.	$269,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.33% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 2.33% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
2311 Northwestern Avenue Ames, IA Well-built brick home by Coy Construction in the heart of Ames, just blocks from the mall,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,551 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.42% Traditional cash on cash: -0.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.42% Traditional ROI: -0.14%
5124 Schubert Street Ames, IA Well-maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home in a highly desirable Ames location! Features include h...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 985 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.91% Traditional cash on cash: 0.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.91% Traditional ROI: 0.09%

Vacation Rentals in Ames

There are 11 vacation rental properties available for sale in the city of Ames . The median list price of Airbnb properties available for sale in Ames is $391,500 and the average price per square foot is $213. The cash on cash return on vacation rentals in Ames is 1.00%. The average monthly short term rental income in Ames is $1,720.

Ames, IA Short Term Rentals FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 11 Airbnb properties available for sale in Ames.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy short term rental property is Bloomington Heights.

In March 2026, the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Ames is 34%.

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Airbnb For Sale in Ames, IA

714 Garden Road

Ames, IA

2 beds | 3 baths | 816 sq.ft.

$249,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.7%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.97%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1427

Traditional Rental Income: $828

Airbnb ROI: 1.7%

Traditional ROI: 0.97%

2018 Cessna Street

Ames, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,801 sq.ft.

$394,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1720

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 1.04%

Traditional ROI: -0.35%

3188 S Dakota Avenue

Ames, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,080 sq.ft.

$389,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.3%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1720

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 1.3%

Traditional ROI: -0.11%

1312/1314 Wilson Avenue

Ames, IA

5 beds | 2 baths | 1,632 sq.ft.

$330,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.53%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2370

Traditional Rental Income: $1709

Airbnb ROI: 3.53%

Traditional ROI: 3.28%

5211 Harvest Road

Ames, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,968 sq.ft.

$659,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.81%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2559

Traditional Rental Income: $1667

Airbnb ROI: 0.81%

Traditional ROI: 0.36%

5321 Norris Street

Ames, IA

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,682 sq.ft.

$365,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1720

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 1.23%

Traditional ROI: -0.27%

1303 Kentucky Avenue

Ames, IA

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,782 sq.ft.

$374,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1720

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 1.2%

Traditional ROI: -0.27%

7109 Bantry Court

Ames, IA

3 beds | 4 baths | 2,122 sq.ft.

$480,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.41%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.74%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1720

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 0.41%