Oakland, CA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$42.5k
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$205
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$75
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Oakland market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +13% $5,531/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (8.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($248)
3 bedrooms ($187)
2 bedrooms ($139)
1 bedroom ($92)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Oakland market averaged 3,104 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 25% from a year earlier and down 21% over two years.
An average Oakland listing earns $38K/year. High-performing listings earn $75K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Oakland home prices by size are 1-bedroom $399K, 2-bedroom $646K, 3-bedroom $1.0M, and 4+ bedroom $1.3M.
Average gross yield is 3%, reaching 7% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Oakland is 44%, producing RevPAR of $69 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 6%. They average $78K/year in revenue against a $1.3M median purchase price.
Rules vary across Oakland. Oakland: Moderate. Business license required, owner-occupancy mandate, 90-day cap for non-primary homes. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based action. San Francisco: Strict. Registration required, owner-occupancy mandatory, 90-day cap for non-primary residences. Active enforcement with significant fines and Airbnb data sharing. Berkeley: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy rule, 90-day annual cap. Active enforcement with regular audits and penalties. San Jose: Moderate. Permit and business license required, primary residence only. Moderate enforcement, complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Oakland Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 25% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 40%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (96%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+49%), Washing Machine (+43%), Ev Charger (+30%).
Average daily rate in Oakland is $226, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Oakland book an average of 31 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 3-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.