How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Los Angeles?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Los Angeles market averaged 2,949 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 27% from a year earlier and down 24% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Los Angeles?

An average Los Angeles listing earns $55K/year. High-performing listings earn $107K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Los Angeles?

Median Los Angeles home prices by size are 1-bedroom $521K, 2-bedroom $698K, 3-bedroom $883K, and 4+ bedroom $972K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Los Angeles?

Average occupancy in Los Angeles is 43%, producing RevPAR of $122 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Los Angeles?

Rules vary across Los Angeles. Los Angeles: Moderate. Home-sharing permit required, primary residence only, 120-day cap for unhosted. Registry system active, enforcement improving but inconsistent citywide. Santa Monica: Strict. Primary residence only, license required, hosted rentals permitted. Very active enforcement with high fines, litigation history. Beverly Hills: Strict. All short-term rentals banned citywide since 2019. Active enforcement with substantial penalties. Hollywood: (Part of LA) Moderate. Same as LA rules - home-sharing permit, primary residence, 120-day cap. Enforcement varies by neighborhood. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Los Angeles Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Los Angeles Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 27% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 78%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Los Angeles?

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and December.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Los Angeles?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), TV (97%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+37%), Parking (+31%), Washing Machine (+26%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Los Angeles?

Average daily rate in Los Angeles is $293, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Los Angeles?

Guests in Los Angeles book an average of 36 days in advance, up 18% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 2-bedroom listings to 38 days for 1-bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Los Angeles?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Los Angeles, CA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$58.4k

12 mo avg

↑17%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

51%

12 mo avg

↑1%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$267

12 mo avg

↑16%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

6.5%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

36 days

12 mo avg

↑4 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$128

12 mo avg

↑36%

from prior 12 mo

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Los Angeles Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Los Angeles, CA market

Compare 11 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Los Angeles, CA rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Downtown LA	$50.5K 89 listings	8.8% 89 listings
2.Silver Lake	$62.7K 54 listings	7.7% 54 listings
3.Hollywood	$65.0K 181 listings	7.7% 181 listings
4.Boyle Heights & East LA	$43.6K 168 listings	7.5% 168 listings
5.Exposition Park & South Central	$52.4K 30 listings	7.5% 30 listings
6.Koreatown & Westlake	$74.5K 39 listings	7.3% 39 listings
7.Mount Washington & Glassell Park	$70.7K 40 listings	7.2% 40 listings
8.Crenshaw & Baldwin Hills	$67.4K 61 listings	7.1% 61 listings
9.Mid-City	$58.4K 36 listings	6.5% 36 listings
10.Echo Park	$57.9K 34 listings	6.2% 34 listings
11.Culver City	$72.0K 124 listings	5.4% 124 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

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