South Cedar Falls and University Area, Waterloo Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in South Cedar Falls and University Area earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Waterloo, IA.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in South Cedar Falls and University Area earned $17,667 on average, were booked for 51% of the nights they were open, and averaged $174 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 11.6%.
Yearly revenue
$17,667
Occupancy
51%
Nightly rate
$174
Gross yield
11.6%
before expenses
Median of 21 listings
Active listings
38
My take on South Cedar Falls and University Area
South Cedar Falls and University Area averages $17,667 in trailing-year booking revenue, below Waterloo, IA at $20,859. That is despite a higher average occupancy: 51% of available nights booked versus 48% market-wide. The area's average nightly rate is $174, so booking frequency alone is not enough to evaluate its revenue. For a particular home, compare both its expected rate and booking pattern with similar listings rather than relying on occupancy alone.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in South Cedar Falls and University Area?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in South Cedar Falls and University Area earned an average of $17,667 over the past 12 months. That is 15% less than the Waterloo, IA average of $20,859. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in South Cedar Falls and University Area?
Listings in South Cedar Falls and University Area were booked for an average of 51% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 3 points higher than the Waterloo, IA average of 48%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in South Cedar Falls and University Area?
The average nightly rate in South Cedar Falls and University Area was $174 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 17% lower than the Waterloo, IA average of $210.
Is an Airbnb in South Cedar Falls and University Area profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in South Cedar Falls and University Area is $30,167 a year and the median gross yield is 11.6%. Gross yield is 0.1 points higher than the Waterloo, IA median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in South Cedar Falls and University Area by bedroom count?
The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Waterloo, IA figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 10 listings | $8,050 Waterloo, IA: $10,052 | – |
| 2 bedrooms 7 listings | $13,185 Waterloo, IA: $18,624 | Not enough data Waterloo, IA: 11.6% |
| 3 bedrooms 14 listings | $21,434 Waterloo, IA: $22,442 | 11.2% Waterloo, IA: 11.5% |
| 4+ bedrooms 5 listings | $35,931 Waterloo, IA: $33,537 | 11.3% Waterloo, IA: 11.3% |
How does South Cedar Falls and University Area compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cedar Falls and University Area This area 38 listings | $17,667 | 51% | $174 | 11.6% |
| Waterloo, IA market 285 listings | $20,859 | 48% | $210 | 11.5% |
| Waterloo and Surrounding Countryside 52 listings | $22,360 | 48% | $215 | 16.1% |
| Winneshiek Countryside 29 listings | $21,188 | 50% | $229 | 10.1% |
| Decorah 68 listings | $21,580 | 44% | $227 | 10.6% |
Where is South Cedar Falls and University Area?
The Waterloo, IA market includes 8 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (38 in South Cedar Falls and University Area). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Waterloo, IA market page?
The market page summarizes all of Waterloo, IA from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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