Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 42% · peaks at 67% in Aug
67% (Aug)
Summer peak
42%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Des Moines, IA remains a reliable Airbnb market. The whole-market median is $20,690 in annual revenue at 39% occupancy and a $129 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Score a specific Des Moines address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Des Moines's ADR rises 42% from Nov ($107) 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.
| $152 |
| $24,273 |
3 Bedroom | 89 | 46% | $216 | $35,888 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 55 | 38% | $282 | $39,310 |
5 Bedroom | 13 | 29% | $354 | $37,280 |
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 | 15% | $27,761 | 6 | $180K |
| 2 | North Of Grand | 15% | $34,844 | 8 | $230K |
| 3 | Woodland Heights | 12% | $24,103 | 10 | $201K |
| 4 | Capitol Park | 11% | $17,482 | 3 | $152K |
| 5 | Merle Hay | 10% | $22,993 | 10 | $220K |
| 6 | Southwestern Hills | 10% | $37,298 | 3 | $361K |
| 7 | Accent | 10% | $20,102 | 3 | $195K |
| 8 | Ingersoll Park | 10% | $36,001 | 10 | $355K |
| 9 | Waveland Park | 10% | $26,928 | 3 | $271K |
| 10 | Historic East Village | 10% | $15,161 | 25 | $157K |
| 11 | Indianola Hills | 9% | $17,126 | 15 | $184K |
| 12 | Prospect Park | 9% | $17,229 | 2 | $194K |
| 13 | Fairground | 9% | $13,293 | 13 | $152K |
| 14 | Watrous Heights | 8% | $16,651 | 3 | $199K |
| 15 | Westwood | 8% | $29,775 | 2 | $357K |
| 16 | Highland Park | 8% | $12,572 | 5 | $167K |
| 17 | Drake | 8% | $15,629 | 43 | $208K |
| 18 | Downtown Des Moines | 7% | $18,336 | 38 | $256K |
| 19 | Beaverdale | 7% | $18,182 | 13 | $257K |
| 20 | Capitol East | 7% | $10,106 | 7 | $144K |
| 21 | Fort Des Moines | 7% | $13,099 | 2 | $199K |
| 22 | Easter Lake Area | 6% | $19,571 | 4 | $308K |
| 23 | Grays Lake | 6% | $13,496 | 6 | $216K |
| 24 | Lower Beaver | 6% | $15,510 | 2 | $252K |
| 25 | King Irving | 6% | $9,449 | 4 | $159K |
| 26 | Watrous South | 6% | $12,720 | 10 | $216K |
| 27 | River Bend | 6% | $9,665 | 8 | $176K |
| 28 | Fairmont Park | 5% | $8,959 | 4 | $191K |
| 29 | Mckinley School Columbus Park | 4% | $7,095 | 3 | $166K |
| 30 | Sherman Hill | 4% | $11,702 | 11 | $303K |
| 31 | Waterbury | 3% | $13,865 | 11 | $436K |
| 32 | Grays Woods | 3% | $5,580 | 4 | $178K |
| 33 | Salisbury Oaks | 3% | $12,827 | 1 | $463K |
Annual average is 39%, rising to 67% in August and dipping to 20% in January.
August, July, June 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 222 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).
306 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (36), 1 bedroom (222), 2 bedroom (131), 3 bedroom (89), 4 bedroom (55), 5 bedroom (13).