How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Palm Springs?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Palm Springs market averaged 15,639 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 13% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Palm Springs?

An average Palm Springs listing earns $60K/year. High-performing listings earn $187K, while low-performing listings earn $22K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Palm Springs?

Median Palm Springs home prices by size are 1-bedroom $227K, 2-bedroom $339K, 3-bedroom $449K, and 4+ bedroom $547K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Palm Springs?

Average occupancy in Palm Springs is 30%, producing RevPAR of $141 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Palm Springs?

Rules vary across Palm Springs. Palm Springs: Moderate. Business license required, TOT registration, 28-night minimum in residential zones. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based response. Joshua Tree: Lenient. Business license and TOT permit required. No occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement, many unpermitted rentals operate. Indio: Moderate. Conditional use permit required, business license, TOT registration. Standards enforced but limited proactive monitoring. Palm Desert: Strict. Prohibited in most residential zones except R-3. Requires CUP where allowed. Active enforcement with citations and fines. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Palm Springs Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Palm Springs Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Palm Springs?

RevPAR is highest in April and March; it is lowest in October and August.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Palm Springs?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (96%), Internet (96%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+34%), Washing Machine (+31%), Ev Charger (+25%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Palm Springs?

Average daily rate in Palm Springs is $501, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in April and are lowest in October.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Palm Springs?

Guests in Palm Springs book an average of 42 days in advance, up 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Palm Springs?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 78% 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.

Palm Springs, CA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$75.4k

12 mo avg

↑2%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

39%

12 mo avg

↓4%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$451

12 mo avg

↑9%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

11.2%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

43 days

12 mo avg

↑3 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$170

12 mo avg

↑1%

from prior 12 mo

Palm Springs Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Palm Springs, CA

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
Coachella	$75.5K 63 listings	15.7% 63 listings
Morongo Valley	$42.5K 39 listings	15.6% 39 listings
Rancho Mirage	$45.2K 19 listings	14.8% 19 listings
Twentynine Palms	$33.5K 277 listings	14.7% 277 listings
Landers	$35.9K 84 listings	14.6% 84 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

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