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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in North Dakota (2026)
Bismarck is the best place to buy an Airbnb in North Dakota in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 9 markets. Its listings averaged $23,900 in revenue over the 12 months to October 2026 and were booked on 49% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 2nd of 9 for market size, 2nd of 9 for occupancy and 3rd of 9 for revenue per listing. Fargo and Minot come next.
- Markets tracked
- 14
- Active Airbnb listings
- 832
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $24,800
- Occupancy rate
- 44%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $195
- Revenue change, typical market
- +15%
The short answer
North Dakota Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across North Dakota, the 832 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $24,800 over the same period. They were booked on 44% of nights at about $195 a night; the ranking covers the 9 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 9 Airbnb markets in North Dakota are
Each dot is one of the 14 markets AirROI tracks in North Dakota, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
Top 9
The Top 9 Airbnb Markets in North Dakota
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bismarck Large market · High occupancy | $23,900 | 49% | |
 Fargo Large market · High earnings | $26,100 | 45% | |
 Minot High occupancy · Growing revenue | $23,500 | 49% | |
| 4 |  West Fargo High earnings | $28,400 | 44% |
| 5 |  Grand Forks Year-round demand | $20,400 | 38% |
| 6 |  Williston Year-round demand | $20,200 | 44% |
| 7 |  Mandan Year-round demand · High occupancy | $18,000 | 45% |
| 8 |  Devils Lake | $22,100 | 33% |
| 9 |  Ashley | $15,000 | 45% |
1. Bismarck
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bismarck - Avg. revenue
- $23,900 +17% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 49%
- Nightly rate
- $175
- Active listings
- 138
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 3rd of 9
- Occupancy 2nd of 9
- Market size 2nd of 9
- Year-round 4th of 9
- Growth 2nd of 5
- How it earns
- Bismarck earns on volume. Rates run below the North Dakota average at about $175 a night, but listings book 49% of nights. That adds up to $23,900 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 9 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,450 a month; the top quarter clear $3,900 or more. Revenue per listing rose 17% over the year, the second-biggest gain in North Dakota, helped by nightly rates 26% higher, even as the number of listings grew 16%.
- When it earns
- Bismarck's season runs from May to October, peaking in July at about $3,700 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $1,810.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (35% of entire homes), and houses make up 59% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,700 $1,810- Median listing
- $2,450/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,900+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 38 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 77%
2. Fargo
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Fargo - Avg. revenue
- $26,100 +15% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 45%
- Nightly rate
- $190
- Active listings
- 271
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 2nd of 9
- Occupancy 3rd of 9
- Market size 1st of 9
- Year-round 7th of 9
- Growth 3rd of 5
- How it earns
- Fargo is North Dakota's largest Airbnb market, with 271 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $26,100, the second-highest of the 9 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,330, and the best quarter clear $3,840. Revenue per listing rose 15% over the year, the third-biggest gain in North Dakota, helped by nightly rates 20% higher, even as the number of listings grew 23%.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Fargo concentrates from May to September: July earns about $4,370 per listing, about 2.2 times as much as February. Stays are shorter than in most of North Dakota, about 5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 36 days ahead.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (27% of entire homes), and houses make up 53% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,370 $1,990- Median listing
- $2,330/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,840+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 55%
3. Minot
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Minot - Avg. revenue
- $23,500 +34% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 49%
- Nightly rate
- $150
- Active listings
- 37
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 4th of 9
- Occupancy 1st of 9
- Market size 6th of 9
- Year-round 4th of 9
- Growth 1st of 5
- How it earns
- Rates in Minot sit below the North Dakota average, at about $150 a night, but listings are booked on 49% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $23,500, the fourth-highest of the 9 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,340 and a top-quarter listing $3,890 or more. Revenue per listing rose 34% over the year, the biggest gain in North Dakota, helped by nightly rates 26% higher. With 37 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- In Minot, the months from July to November earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $3,400 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,650.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (33% of entire homes), and houses make up 57% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,400 $1,650- Median listing
- $2,340/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,890+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 34 days
- Average stay
- 8 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 65%
4. West Fargo
Known for: High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in West Fargo - Avg. revenue
- $28,400
- Occupancy
- 44%
- Nightly rate
- $205
- Active listings
- 34
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 1st of 9
- Occupancy 6th of 9
- Market size 7th of 9
- Year-round 6th of 9
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- West Fargo books 44% of nights at about $205 a night, close to the typical market in North Dakota. That adds up to $28,400 per listing over the year, the highest of the 9 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,760 a month; the top quarter clear $4,260 or more. Its 34 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- West Fargo's season runs from May to October, peaking in July at about $4,760 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $2,230. Visits are quick, about 5 nights on average against 7 nights for the typical market in North Dakota, booked about 42 days ahead.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 73% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in North Dakota, and houses make up 85% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,760 $2,230- Median listing
- $2,760/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,260+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 62%
5. Grand Forks
Known for: Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Grand Forks - Avg. revenue
- $20,400 −7% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $180
- Active listings
- 81
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 6th of 9
- Occupancy 8th of 9
- Market size 3rd of 9
- Year-round 3rd of 9
- Growth 4th of 5
- How it earns
- Grand Forks is North Dakota's third-largest Airbnb market, with 81 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $20,400 in revenue over the year, the sixth-highest of the 9 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on market size (3rd of 9) and year-round demand (3rd of 9) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,790, and the best quarter clear $3,040. Revenue per listing slipped 7% over the year even with rates 20% higher, as bookings softened. With 81 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Grand Forks concentrates from May to September: July earns about $3,270 per listing, about 1.9 times as much as February. Stays are shorter than in most of North Dakota, about 5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 46 days ahead. Most hosts take one- or two-night bookings (93% of listings), more than in the typical market.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.76 stars) trail the typical market in North Dakota (4.84), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (48% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 68% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,270 $1,720- Median listing
- $1,790/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,040+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 46 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 43%
6. Williston
Known for: Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Williston - Avg. revenue
- $20,200
- Occupancy
- 44%
- Nightly rate
- $190
- Active listings
- 42
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 7th of 9
- Occupancy 7th of 9
- Market size 5th of 9
- Year-round 1st of 9
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Williston is North Dakota's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 42 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $20,200, the seventh-highest of the 9 ranked markets. Its place at #6 rests on year-round demand (1st of 9) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,410 and a top-quarter listing $4,100 or more. Its 42 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Demand in Williston holds up through the year: January, the slowest month, still brings in about two-thirds of September's revenue. Guests book later than in most of North Dakota, about 26 days ahead against roughly 42 for the typical market in North Dakota; stays average 9 nights.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 29% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in North Dakota; apartments and condos make up 50% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.91 stars on average against 4.84 for the typical market in North Dakota, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,670 $2,350- Median listing
- $2,410/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,100+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 26 days
- Average stay
- 9 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 67%
7. Mandan
Known for: Year-round demand · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Mandan - Avg. revenue
- $18,000
- Occupancy
- 45%
- Nightly rate
- $165
- Active listings
- 32
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 8th of 9
- Occupancy 4th of 9
- Market size 9th of 9
- Year-round 2nd of 9
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Mandan has a milder off-season than most of North Dakota: February, its slowest month, brings in about 54% of July's revenue. Listings averaged $18,000 in revenue over the year, the eighth-highest of the 9 ranked markets. Its place at #7 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 9) rather than on revenue per listing. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $1,720 a month, while the top quarter clear $3,420 and the top 10% $5,120, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of North Dakota. With 32 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Mandan has two seasons, May–September and November–December. July is the strongest month at about $3,000 per listing, and February the quietest at about $1,610.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 3 bedrooms (40% of entire homes), and houses make up 69% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$3,000 $1,610- Median listing
- $1,720/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,420+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 42 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 63%
8. Devils Lake
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Devils Lake - Avg. revenue
- $22,100 −22% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 33%
- Nightly rate
- $240
- Active listings
- 53
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 5th of 9
- Occupancy 9th of 9
- Market size 4th of 9
- Year-round 8th of 9
- Growth 5th of 5
- How it earns
- Devils Lake is North Dakota's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 53 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $22,100, the fifth-highest of the 9 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $2,080 a month; the top quarter clear $3,600 or more. Revenue per listing fell 22% over the year. Its 53 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- In Devils Lake, the months from June to July earn above the yearly average, led by June at about $4,590 per listing; April is the low point at about $1,370. Guests book early, about 66 days ahead against roughly 42 for the typical market in North Dakota, and stay about 4 nights.
- What sells
- Three-bedroom homes lead the market (37% of entire homes), and houses make up 47% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet April.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,590 $1,370- Median listing
- $2,080/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,600+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 66 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 72%
9. Ashley
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ashley - Avg. revenue
- $15,000
- Occupancy
- 45%
- Nightly rate
- $210
- Active listings
- 34
Where it places among the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota
- Revenue 9th of 9
- Occupancy 5th of 9
- Market size 7th of 9
- Year-round 8th of 9
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Ashley books 45% of nights at about $210 a night, close to the typical market in North Dakota. Average revenue per listing came to $15,000, the ninth-highest of the 9 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,960, and the best quarter clear $3,120. With 34 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Ashley's season runs from July to November, peaking in October at about $4,760 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $1,420. Bookings arrive well in advance, about 61 days before check-in, so much of a season's calendar fills early; stays average 8 nights.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.70 stars) trail the typical market in North Dakota (4.84), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 61% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 45% in the typical market in North Dakota, and houses make up 59% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow March and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$4,760 $1,420- Median listing
- $1,960/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,120+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 61 days
- Average stay
- 8 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 56%
Full ranking
How All 9 Ranked Markets in North Dakota Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Bismarck Large market, high occupancy | $23,887 | 49% | $174 | 49% | +17% | 138 | |
| Fargo Large market, high earnings | $26,113 | 45% | $188 | 46% | +15% | 271 | |
| Minot High occupancy, growing revenue | $23,491 | 49% | $148 | 49% | +34% | 37 | |
| 4 | West Fargo High earnings | $28,408 | 44% | $203 | 47% | – | 34 |
| 5 | Grand Forks Year-round demand | $20,367 | 38% | $179 | 53% | −7% | 81 |
| 6 | Williston Year-round demand | $20,157 | 44% | $188 | 64% | – | 42 |
| 7 | Mandan Year-round demand, high occupancy | $17,968 | 45% | $164 | 54% | – | 32 |
| 8 | Devils Lake | $22,123 | 33% | $239 | 30% | −22% | 53 |
| 9 | Ashley | $15,046 | 45% | $212 | 30% | – | 34 |
By measure
North Dakota Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in North Dakota
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo #2 overall | $26,100 | |
| Bismarck #1 overall | $23,900 | |
| Grand Forks #5 overall | $20,400 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in North Dakota by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo #2 overall | $190 | |
| Grand Forks #5 overall | $180 | |
| Bismarck #1 overall | $175 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in North Dakota
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck #1 overall | 49% | |
| Fargo #2 overall | 45% | |
| Grand Forks #5 overall | 38% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in North Dakota
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks #5 overall | 53% | |
| Bismarck #1 overall | 49% | |
| Fargo #2 overall | 46% |
Largest Airbnb markets in North Dakota
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo #2 overall | 271 | |
| Bismarck #1 overall | 138 | |
| Grand Forks #5 overall | 81 | |
| 4 | Devils Lake #8 overall | 53 |
| 5 | Williston #6 overall | 42 |
| 6 | Minot #3 overall | 37 |
| 7 | West Fargo #4 overall | 34 |
| 8 | Ashley #9 overall | 34 |
| 9 | Mandan #7 overall | 32 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in North Dakota Earn the Most
July is the best month for about two-thirds of ranked markets in North Dakota. February is the most common slowest month, in 5 markets.
July earns about twice what February does
Average revenue per listing across the 9 ranked markets in North Dakota, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $2,020 | – | – |
| February | $1,950 | – | – |
| March | $2,180 | – | – |
| April | $2,100 | – | – |
| May | $2,680 | – | – |
| June | $3,360 | 1 market | Devils Lake |
| July | $3,830 | 6 markets | Bismarck, Fargo, Minot |
| August | $3,190 | – | – |
| September | $2,970 | 1 market | Williston |
| October | $2,920 | 1 market | Ashley |
| November | $2,320 | – | – |
| December | $2,370 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 9 markets in North Dakota with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through October 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 2 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb estimator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in North Dakota
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in North Dakota?
Bismarck ranks first of the 9 markets in North Dakota in AirROI's ranking, with $23,900 in average revenue per listing and 49% occupancy. Fargo and Minot follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in North Dakota?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Fargo leads at $26,100 a year, ahead of Bismarck at $23,900. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in North Dakota?
The average active listing in North Dakota earned $24,800 over the 12 months to October 2026, at 44% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between $20,200 and $23,900 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in North Dakota?
The average listing in North Dakota was booked on 44% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 44% and 45%, so a market above about 45% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in North Dakota?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Bismarck has the highest occupancy, with 49% of available nights booked, followed by Fargo at 45%. Its listings average about $175 a night and $23,900 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in North Dakota?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Fargo has the highest average nightly rate, about $190, followed by Grand Forks at $180. Bismarck is the least expensive, at about $175. The average booked night in North Dakota costs about $195.
What is the best month for Airbnb in North Dakota?
July is the highest-earning month for 6 of the 9 ranked markets, followed by September (1). February is the most common slowest month, in 5 of the 9 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in North Dakota earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Grand Forks has the steadiest income: its slowest month, February, still earns about half of its best. Bismarck follows, at 49%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in North Dakota?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Bismarck, up 17% on the year before, and in Fargo, up 15%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in North Dakota in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 3 of the 5 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 15%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in North Dakota?
AirROI tracked 832 active Airbnb listings in North Dakota over the 12 months to October 2026, across 14 markets. The largest ranked market is Fargo, with 271 listings, followed by Bismarck with 138.
Directory
All 14 Airbnb Markets in North Dakota
Every North Dakota city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Ashley 34 listings
D
- Devils Lake 53 listings
- Dickinson 25 listings
F
- Fargo 271 listings
G
- Grand Forks 81 listings
H
- Hettinger 19 listings
W
- West Fargo 34 listings
- Williston 42 listings