Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 40% · peaks at 67% in Aug
67% (Aug)
Summer peak
40%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Des Moines, IA remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $20,624 in annual revenue at 39% occupancy and a $126 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Des Moines address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Des Moines's ADR rises 55% from Feb ($98) to May ($152), but occupancy rises 3.3× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| $151 |
| $24,342 |
3 Bedroom | 89 | 44% | $216 | $34,594 |
4 Bedroom | 54 | 35% | $281 | $35,567 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 13 | 27% | $363 | $35,936 |
Des Moines is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Park | 22% | $40,369 | 6 | $180K |
| 2 | Southwestern Hills | 19% | $67,180 | 3 | $361K |
| 3 | Woodland Heights | 12% | $23,639 | 9 | $201K |
| 4 | Capitol Park | 12% | $17,698 | 3 | $152K |
| 5 | Ingersoll Park | 11% | $37,339 | 9 | $355K |
| 6 | North Of Grand | 10% | $23,202 | 7 | $230K |
| 7 | Waveland Park | 10% | $26,303 | 3 | $271K |
| 8 | Merle Hay | 10% | $21,191 | 8 | $220K |
| 9 | Indianola Hills | 9% | $17,008 | 13 | $184K |
| 10 | Accent | 9% | $17,977 | 3 | $195K |
| 11 | Prospect Park | 9% | $17,229 | 2 | $194K |
| 12 | Westwood | 9% | $31,189 | 2 | $357K |
| 13 | Historic East Village | 8% | $12,040 | 21 | $157K |
| 14 | Fairground | 8% | $11,417 | 13 | $152K |
| 15 | Drake | 7% | $15,074 | 37 | $208K |
| 16 | Watrous Heights | 7% | $14,335 | 3 | $199K |
| 17 | Beaverdale | 7% | $17,995 | 12 | $257K |
| 18 | Downtown Des Moines | 7% | $17,660 | 34 | $256K |
| 19 | Grays Lake | 6% | $13,641 | 5 | $216K |
| 20 | Fort Des Moines | 6% | $12,062 | 2 | $199K |
| 21 | Highland Park | 6% | $10,042 | 5 | $167K |
| 22 | Lower Beaver | 6% | $13,893 | 2 | $252K |
| 23 | Watrous South | 5% | $11,772 | 9 | $216K |
| 24 | Easter Lake Area | 5% | $16,213 | 4 | $308K |
| 25 | Capitol East | 5% | $7,469 | 7 | $144K |
| 26 | Grays Woods | 5% | $8,850 | 4 | $178K |
| 27 | River Bend | 5% | $8,699 | 8 | $176K |
| 28 | King Irving | 5% | $7,155 | 4 | $159K |
| 29 | Fairmont Park | 4% | $8,008 | 4 | $191K |
| 30 | Sherman Hill | 4% | $11,393 | 10 | $303K |
| 31 | Mckinley School Columbus Park | 3% | $5,529 | 3 | $166K |
| 32 | Waterbury | 3% | $11,932 | 9 | $436K |
Annual average is 39%, rising to 67% in August and dipping to 20% in January.
August, June, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $132 and occupancy reaching 67% in August.
$212,479, up 0.45% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 219 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Des Moines, IA (4.07% of bookings), Minneapolis, MN (2.85% of bookings), Chicago, IL (2.80% of bookings).
270 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (35), 1 bedroom (219), 2 bedroom (131), 3 bedroom (89), 4 bedroom (54), 5 bedroom (13).