Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Washtenaw County
ROAM Rollup Score
Strong
Washtenaw County · 5 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 5 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Washtenaw County
Why Washtenaw County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
We track 5 short-term rental markets across Washtenaw County, with market scores ranging from 86 to 94 and gross yields spanning 9.64% to 23.89%. Across the county, 669 active listings are currently tracked. Ypsilanti leads the pack, scoring 94 with a gross yield of 11.66% and average annual revenue of about $48,000. Owners can also look at Ypsilanti Charter Township and Pittsfield Charter Township among the county's tracked markets.
These are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. Average annual revenue across the county runs about $55,000, with the top quartile of listings bringing in about $73,000.
Regulations vary by municipality here: 1 of 5 tracked markets currently requires a permit.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management across Washtenaw County, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started to see what your property could earn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Washtenaw County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Washtenaw County?
ROAM tracks 5 short-term rental markets across Washtenaw County, with market scores ranging from 86 to 94.
Which market in Washtenaw County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
Ypsilanti leads Washtenaw County, scoring 94 with a gross yield of 11.66% and average annual revenue of about $48,000.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Washtenaw County?
Average gross yield across Washtenaw County's tracked markets is about 13.41%, ranging from 9.64% up to 23.89% depending on the specific market.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Washtenaw County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality in Washtenaw County — 1 of the 5 tracked markets currently requires a permit, so owners should check local rules for their specific market before listing.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Washtenaw County?
July is most commonly the peak month across the markets we track in Washtenaw County, while February is typically the slowest, with peak-month revenue running about 2.21 times trough-month revenue.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Washtenaw County?
ROAM's management fees are structured around the services provided for each property rather than a single flat rate, and vary by property and market. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started to get a custom quote for your property in Washtenaw County.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Washtenaw County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Washtenaw County — offering full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and guest communication for owners in markets like Ypsilanti and Pittsfield Charter Township.
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