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
1221 Curtiss Avenue Ames, IA Take a look at this solid 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Ames! Centrally located with easy...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 874 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39% Traditional cash on cash: 1.58% Airbnb Rental Income: $1427 Traditional Rental Income: $828 Airbnb ROI: 2.39% Traditional ROI: 1.58%
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905 S 5Th Street Fairfield , IA Ask around and you'll quickly learn that a Kurka-built home is always one worth considerin...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,518 sq.ft.	$235,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.07% Traditional cash on cash: 5.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $2926 Traditional Rental Income: $1936 Airbnb ROI: 7.07% Traditional ROI: 5.66%
3007 SW Sharmin Lane Ankeny , IA Move-in ready townhome located in a convenient Ankeny location close to shopping, dining, ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,056 sq.ft.	$195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.71% Traditional cash on cash: 0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $791 Airbnb ROI: 4.71% Traditional ROI: 0.52%
285 Sadler Ln #202 North Liberty , IA Spacious and well-maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath second-floor condo in a convenient North Li...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,157 sq.ft.	$195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.63% Traditional cash on cash: 0.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1637 Traditional Rental Income: $805 Airbnb ROI: 2.63% Traditional ROI: 0.63%
743 Progress North Liberty , IA Move-in condition! This well-maintained 4-bedroom ranch offers flexible living with 3 bedr...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,738 sq.ft.	$227,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.94% Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $2505 Traditional Rental Income: $1688 Airbnb ROI: 5.94% Traditional ROI: 4.96%
2218 Storm Street Ames , IA 2218 Storm Street is a special, beautifully maintained older home! Rich character shines ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,665 sq.ft.	$399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.6% Traditional cash on cash: 2.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $2370 Traditional Rental Income: $1595 Airbnb ROI: 2.6% Traditional ROI: 2.09%
317 W 22nd Street 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%
315 Crane Avenue Ames , IA Charming single-level home in a beautiful park-like setting near ISU.This spacious single-...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,551 sq.ft.	$283,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.28% Traditional cash on cash: 0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $1720 Traditional Rental Income: $731 Airbnb ROI: 2.28% Traditional ROI: 0.36%
1101 N 3rd Street Ames , IA Welcome home! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a move-in ready corner property ideally situa...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 768 sq.ft.	$209,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.61% Traditional cash on cash: 1.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1427 Traditional Rental Income: $828 Airbnb ROI: 2.61% Traditional ROI: 1.74%
2695 Ridgeview Way Marion , IA You'll love this move-in ready condo in Marion - excellent location within walking/biking ...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,875 sq.ft.	$200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.92% Traditional cash on cash: -3.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $1157 Traditional Rental Income: $1 Airbnb ROI: 0.92% Traditional ROI: -3.16%
1505 Southview Circle Fairfield , IA Check out this very comfortable home located on a cul-de-sac on the southside of Fairfield...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 924 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.87% Traditional cash on cash: 6.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $2926 Traditional Rental Income: $1593 Airbnb ROI: 9.87% Traditional ROI: 6.13%
1430 Deerfield Drive North Liberty , IA Curb appeal galore and meticulously maintained, this 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home delivers ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,330 sq.ft.	$397,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.41% Traditional cash on cash: 1.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $2505 Traditional Rental Income: $1688 Airbnb ROI: 2.41% Traditional ROI: 1.84%
1012 Hillcrest Drive Fairfield , IA Move in ready 3+ bedroom ranch-style home in country club neighborhood. Formal living room...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,746 sq.ft.	$295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.15% Traditional cash on cash: 2.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $2926 Traditional Rental Income: $1424 Airbnb ROI: 5.15% Traditional ROI: 2.18%
2124 49th Street Marion , IA Welcome to 2124 49th Street in Marion. This inviting two-story condo offers comfort, funct...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,158 sq.ft.	$153,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.94% Traditional cash on cash: -3.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1157 Traditional Rental Income: $1 Airbnb ROI: 1.94% Traditional ROI: -3.35%
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%

Vacation Rentals in Ames

There are 1 vacation rental properties available for sale in the city of Ames . The median list price of Airbnb properties available for sale in Ames is $389,000 and the average price per square foot is $222. The cash on cash return on vacation rentals in Ames is 1.00%. The average monthly short term rental income in Ames is $2,370.

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

There are 1 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

1221 Curtiss Avenue

Ames, IA

2 beds | 1 baths | 874 sq.ft.

$225,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.58%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1427

Traditional Rental Income: $828

Airbnb ROI: 2.39%

Traditional ROI: 1.58%

Airbnb Properties for Sale in Other Cities of Iowa

Fairfield , IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,518 sq.ft.

$235,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 7.07%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2926

Traditional Rental Income: $1936

Airbnb ROI: 7.07%

Traditional ROI: 5.66%

Ankeny , IA

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

$195,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.71%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.52%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2106

Traditional Rental Income: $791

Airbnb ROI: 4.71%

Traditional ROI: 0.52%

North Liberty , IA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,157 sq.ft.

$195,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.63%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1637

Traditional Rental Income: $805

Airbnb ROI: 2.63%

Traditional ROI: 0.63%

North Liberty , IA

4 beds | 1 baths | 1,738 sq.ft.

$227,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.94%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.96%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2505

Traditional Rental Income: $1688

Airbnb ROI: 5.94%

Traditional ROI: 4.96%

Ames , IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 1,665 sq.ft.

$399,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.6%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.09%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2370

Traditional Rental Income: $1595

Airbnb ROI: 2.6%

Traditional ROI: 2.09%

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%

Ames , IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,551 sq.ft.

$283,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.28%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1720

Traditional Rental Income: $731

Airbnb ROI: 2.28%

Traditional ROI: 0.36%

Ames , IA

2 beds | 1 baths | 768 sq.ft.

$209,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.61%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.74%