Fort Wayne, IN
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Overview
Annual Rev
$27k
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$163
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$46
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Fort Wayne market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +19% $5,129/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (9.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (8.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($165)
3 bedrooms ($120)
2 bedrooms ($76)
1 bedroom ($65)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Fort Wayne market averaged 612 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 7% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.
An average Fort Wayne listing earns $28K/year. High-performing listings earn $51K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Fort Wayne home prices by size are 1-bedroom $160K, 2-bedroom $192K, 3-bedroom $257K, and 4+ bedroom $328K.
Average gross yield is 10%, reaching 19% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Fort Wayne is 40%, producing RevPAR of $49 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 14%. They average $46K/year in revenue against a $328K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and business tax rules. Minimal enforcement. Auburn: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Subject to standard business licensing and zoning. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Huntington: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations in place. General business and property standards apply. Minimal oversight or enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Fort Wayne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+39%), Bbq (+25%), Lake Access (+22%).
Average daily rate in Fort Wayne is $185, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in Fort Wayne book an average of 29 days in advance. Booking windows range from 27 days for 2-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 35% higher than weekday occupancy.