AirDNA’s 2025 ranking of the best places to invest in a short-term rental reveals a shift toward smaller, affordable cities with strong regional tourism and temporary housing demand. The list, led by Peoria, Illinois and Fairbanks, Alaska, favors markets with a balance of high occupancy rates, revenue growth, and manageable home prices, ideal for first-time and seasoned Airbnb investors alike.

The markets that do best have a mix (combination of regional tourism and populations that are reliant on temporary housing). 

AirDNA reveals 2025’s top 11 cities for Airbnb investment, favoring small markets with strong returns, high occupancy, and growing regional demand.

The 11 best places to invest in an Airbnb in 2025

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