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
3811 Columbine Avenue Ames, IA Quiet neighborhood in Gilbert School District. 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. Kitchen with granit...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,492 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.83% Traditional cash on cash: -0.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1728 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 1.83% Traditional ROI: -0.11%
3120 Cottontail Lane Ames, IA Welcome to this beautifully maintained Tasteful Home in the highly sought-after Ringgenber...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,460 sq.ft.	$499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.05% Traditional cash on cash: 2.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $2794 Traditional Rental Income: $2138 Airbnb ROI: 2.05% Traditional ROI: 2.05%
5524 N Dakota Avenue Ames, IA Set on a spacious 0.64-acre, wooded lot just minutes from Ames, yet in the highly regarded...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,056 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.8% Traditional cash on cash: 3.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2794 Traditional Rental Income: $2129 Airbnb ROI: 3.8% Traditional ROI: 3.77%
1202-1204 Burnett Avenue Ames, IA Old world charm meets modern convenience in this thoughtfully designed duplex in the heart...	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$272,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.78% Traditional cash on cash: 2.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $1859 Traditional Rental Income: $1324 Airbnb ROI: 2.78% Traditional ROI: 2.64%
3905 Toronto Street Ames, IA Investment opportunity in Ames! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers classic charm with orig...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 894 sq.ft.	$243,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.55% Traditional cash on cash: 6.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $2794 Traditional Rental Income: $2041 Airbnb ROI: 6.55% Traditional ROI: 6.12%

Vacation Rentals in Ames

There are 5 vacation rental properties available for sale in the city of Ames . The median list price of Airbnb properties available for sale in Ames is $410,000 and the average price per square foot is $208. The cash on cash return on vacation rentals in Ames is 1.00%. The average monthly short term rental income in Ames is $1,859.

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

There are 5 Airbnb properties available for sale in Ames.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy short term rental property is Bloomington Heights.

In October 2025, the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Ames is 34%.

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Airbnb For Sale in Ames, IA

3811 Columbine Avenue

Ames, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,492 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.83%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1728

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 1.83%

Traditional ROI: -0.11%

3120 Cottontail Lane

Ames, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,460 sq.ft.

$499,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.05%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2794

Traditional Rental Income: $2138

Airbnb ROI: 2.05%

Traditional ROI: 2.05%

5524 N Dakota Avenue

Ames, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,056 sq.ft.

$380,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.8%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.77%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2794

Traditional Rental Income: $2129

Airbnb ROI: 3.8%

Traditional ROI: 3.77%

1202-1204 Burnett Avenue

Ames, IA

N/A beds | N/A baths | N/A

$272,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.78%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.64%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1859

Traditional Rental Income: $1324

Airbnb ROI: 2.78%

Traditional ROI: 2.64%

3905 Toronto Street

Ames, IA

4 beds | 2 baths | 894 sq.ft.

$243,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 6.55%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.12%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2794

Traditional Rental Income: $2041

Airbnb ROI: 6.55%

Traditional ROI: 6.12%

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