South Bay La, CA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$62.9k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$273
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$124
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect South Bay La 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 |
|---|---|
| Bicycles | +7% $4,405/yr |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +1% · $•••/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
3 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($280)
3 bedrooms ($217)
2 bedrooms ($146)
1 bedroom ($103)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (63%)
Independent hosts (37%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the South Bay LA market averaged 2,009 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 24% from a year earlier and down 22% over two years.
An average South Bay LA listing earns $60K/year. High-performing listings earn $152K, while low-performing listings earn $20K.
Median South Bay LA home prices by size are 1-bedroom $489K, 2-bedroom $688K, 3-bedroom $849K, and 4+ bedroom $994K.
Average gross yield is 6%, reaching 14% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in South Bay LA is 40%, producing RevPAR of $123 per available night.
3-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 9%. They average $98K/year in revenue against a $849K median purchase price.
Rules vary across South Bay LA. Manhattan Beach: Strict. STRs under 30 days banned citywide. Active enforcement with significant fines for violations. Redondo Beach: Strict. STRs under 30 days prohibited. Owner-occupancy required for 30+ day rentals. Active code enforcement. Hermosa Beach: Strict. STRs under 30 days banned. Primary residence requirement. Proactive enforcement with penalties. Torrance: Strict. 30-day minimum stay required. No short-term vacation rentals permitted. Active enforcement through complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The South Bay LA Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 24% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 40%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (99%), TV (98%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bicycles (+72%), Washing Machine (+66%), Gym (+64%).
Average daily rate in South Bay LA is $349, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in South Bay LA book an average of 32 days in advance. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 35 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 33% higher than weekday occupancy.