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Best Airbnb Markets in Indiana (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Indiana by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Indiana Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Indiana markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
54.67%
Average Annual Revenue i
$51,162
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$251
YoY Supply Growth i
34.50%
YoY Revenue Change i
14.46%

Top 6 Indiana Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1ANiles
Lenient
1,56656% 🚀$371$78,38237.3%+15.9%
2AFort Wayne
Lenient
49170% 🚀$136$36,17324.3%+27.9%
3BIndianapolis
Lenient
2,87856%$177$38,21616.3%+18.3%
4BLaporte
Lenient
61254%$323$66,903Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5CBloomington
Lenient
81345%$209$35,528Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6C+South Bend-Mishawaka
Lenient
1,28747%$292$51,773Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Indiana in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Indiana are Niles, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in Indiana by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Indiana. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Niles (Grade A)

Niles is rank 1 of 6 markets in this Indiana ranking by Airbtics Market Grade A, with 37.3% short-term rental yield, 56.0% occupancy, and +15.9% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Niles ranks top 8% for yield, top 42% for growth, and top 33% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $371, annual revenue of $78,382, a rent gap of 5783.5%, 1,566 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $150,000.

  • Market gradeA
  • Yield37.3%
  • Revenue growth+15.9%
  • Occupancy56.0%
  • Average daily rate$371
  • Annual revenue$78,382
  • Rent gap5783.5%
  • Active listings1,566
  • 2-bedroom price$150,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 8%Yieldtop 42%Growthtop 33%Demand

Percentile versus other Indiana markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 8%
  • Growth: top 42%
  • Demand: top 33%

Rank 2 — Fort Wayne (Grade A)

Fort Wayne is rank 2 of 6 markets in this Indiana ranking by Airbtics Market Grade A, with 24.3% short-term rental yield, 70.0% occupancy, and +27.9% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Fort Wayne ranks top 42% for yield, top 8% for growth, and top 8% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $136, annual revenue of $36,173, a rent gap of 3742.0%, 491 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $150,000.

  • Market gradeA
  • Yield24.3%
  • Revenue growth+27.9%
  • Occupancy70.0%
  • Average daily rate$136
  • Annual revenue$36,173
  • Rent gap3742.0%
  • Active listings491
  • 2-bedroom price$150,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 42%Yieldtop 8%Growthtop 8%Demand

Percentile versus other Indiana markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 42%
  • Growth: top 8%
  • Demand: top 8%

Rank 3 — Indianapolis (Grade B)

Indianapolis is rank 3 of 6 markets in this Indiana ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 16.3% short-term rental yield, 56.0% occupancy, and +18.3% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Indianapolis ranks lowest 25% for yield, top 25% for growth, and top 33% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $177, annual revenue of $38,216, a rent gap of 2791.7%, 2,878 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $230,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield16.3%
  • Revenue growth+18.3%
  • Occupancy56.0%
  • Average daily rate$177
  • Annual revenue$38,216
  • Rent gap2791.7%
  • Active listings2,878
  • 2-bedroom price$230,000
  • RegulationLenient
lowest 25%Yieldtop 25%Growthtop 33%Demand

Percentile versus other Indiana markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: lowest 25%
  • Growth: top 25%
  • Demand: top 33%

Market Rankboard: Indiana

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Indiana, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Indiana Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Indiana market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Niles56.0%$371
Fort Wayne70.0%$136
Indianapolis56.0%$177
Laporte54.0%$323
Bloomington45.0%$209
South Bend-Mishawaka47.0%$292

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

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Indiana Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Indiana?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Indiana by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Niles. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in Indiana?

    We currently analyze 6 active short-term rental markets in Indiana with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Indiana?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 54.67% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in Indiana?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in Indiana?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Indiana.