How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Davenport?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Davenport market averaged 445 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 185% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Davenport?

An average Davenport listing earns $25K/year. High-performing listings earn $46K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Davenport?

Median Davenport home prices by size are 1-bedroom $85K, 2-bedroom $160K, 3-bedroom $226K, and 4+ bedroom $298K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Davenport?

Average occupancy in Davenport is 37%, producing RevPAR of $50 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Davenport?

Rules vary across Davenport. Davenport: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general zoning and business rules. Minimal enforcement. Moline: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Must comply with basic zoning and obtain business license. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Rock Island: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. Some residential zones restrict STRs. Moderate enforcement through complaint-based system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Davenport Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Davenport Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Davenport?

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Davenport?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), Parking (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+37%), Parking (+36%), Bbq (+13%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Davenport?

Average daily rate in Davenport is $181, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Davenport?

Guests in Davenport book an average of 30 days in advance, up 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Davenport?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 61% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Davenport, IA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$28k

12 mo avg

↑13%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

41%

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$170

12 mo avg

↑21%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

13.4%

Current potential

↓0.3 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

30 days

12 mo avg

↑1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$55

12 mo avg

↑6%

from prior 12 mo

Davenport Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Davenport, IA

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
Downtown Davenport and Riverfront	$22.2K 11 listings	28.9% 11 listings
Rock Island Area	$27.1K 16 listings	25.9% 16 listings
Clinton and Surrounding Countryside	$28.1K 11 listings	24.7% 11 listings
Moline Area	$25.8K 25 listings	23.4% 25 listings
Muscatine and Lower Iowa Countryside	$42.1K 7 listings	21.6% 7 listings

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Data as of 2026-09-30

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