How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Sacramento?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Sacramento market averaged 2,502 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 12% from a year earlier.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Sacramento?

An average Sacramento listing earns $36K/year. High-performing listings earn $67K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.

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

Median Sacramento home prices by size are 1-bedroom $338K, 2-bedroom $413K, 3-bedroom $531K, and 4+ bedroom $649K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Sacramento?

Average occupancy in Sacramento is 38%, producing RevPAR of $76 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Sacramento?

Rules vary across Sacramento. Sacramento: Moderate. Business license required, TOT collection, 30-day minimum in residential zones. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Davis: Strict. Prohibited in most residential zones, owner-occupancy required where allowed, permit needed. Active enforcement with citations. Folsom: Lenient. Business license and TOT required, no owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-based. Napa: Moderate. Permit required, TOT collection, density limits in neighborhoods. Moderate enforcement, some illegal operators exist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Sacramento Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Sacramento Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Sacramento?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Sacramento?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Air Conditioning (99%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+62%), Hot Tub (+59%), Pool (+45%).

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

Average daily rate in Sacramento is $239, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

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

Guests in Sacramento book an average of 29 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 45% 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.

Sacramento, CA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$37.8k

12 mo avg

↑8%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

43%

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$220

12 mo avg

↑14%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

6.5%

Current potential

↑0.0 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

28 days

12 mo avg

↓1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$77

12 mo avg

↑4%

from prior 12 mo

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Sacramento Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Sacramento, CA market

Compare 19 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Sacramento, 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.Florin & Valley Hi	$40.6K 31 listings	9.5% 31 listings
2.Citrus Heights & Fair Oaks	$41.2K 85 listings	9.0% 85 listings
3.West Sacramento	$38.8K 58 listings	8.8% 58 listings
4.North Sacramento, North Highlands & Antelope	$28.9K 43 listings	8.5% 43 listings
5.Rancho Cordova	$39.3K 37 listings	8.3% 37 listings
6.Arden-Arcade & Carmichael	$36.2K 58 listings	8.3% 58 listings
7.Placerville & Camino	$36.5K 52 listings	8.2% 52 listings
8.Natomas	$39.2K 46 listings	7.9% 46 listings
9.Roseville	$45.3K 86 listings	7.9% 86 listings
10.Elk Grove & Vineyard	$43.7K 67 listings	7.6% 67 listings
11.Auburn	$37.3K 86 listings	7.6% 86 listings
12.Folsom & El Dorado Hills	$46.7K 80 listings	7.5% 80 listings
13.Oak Park & Tahoe Park	$27.6K 109 listings	6.8% 109 listings
14.East Sacramento	$37.8K 48 listings	6.6% 48 listings
15.Lincoln	$36.8K 23 listings	6.3% 23 listings
16.Davis	$39.7K 43 listings	6.3% 43 listings
17.Land Park, Curtis Park & Pocket	$32.1K 47 listings	6.0% 47 listings
18.Downtown & Midtown Sacramento	$31.8K 127 listings	6.0% 127 listings
19.Rocklin, Granite Bay & Loomis	$46.4K 37 listings	5.9% 37 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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