South Bay La, CA
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Annual revenue (actual)
$62.4k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
53%
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$276
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
6.2%
Current potential
↓0.0 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$131
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect South Bay La market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula | $145K 30 listings | 10.7% 30 listings |
| Westchester & Playa del Rey | $59.6K 45 listings | 7.4% 45 listings |
| Westmont & Hyde Park | $43.5K 83 listings | 6.9% 83 listings |
| Inglewood & Lennox | $42.9K 61 listings | 6.6% 61 listings |
| Carson | $34.3K 21 listings | 6.5% 21 listings |
Data as of 2026-10-06
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
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Median revenue
Median home value
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Supply
Amenity revenue impact
This estimate compares similar listings in this market. When local data is limited, we blend in state and U.S. results to prevent unusually high or low estimates.
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +16% $9,979/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (6.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
Studio (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($278)
3 bedrooms ($224)
2 bedrooms ($148)
1 bedroom ($101)
Studio ($99)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (53%)
Professionally managed (47%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the South Bay LA market averaged 1,999 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 22% from a year earlier and down 22% over two years.
An average South Bay LA listing earns $60K/year. High-performing listings earn $153K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.
Median South Bay LA home prices by size are 1-bedroom $477K, 2-bedroom $677K, 3-bedroom $823K, and 4+ bedroom $986K.
Average occupancy in South Bay LA is 41%, producing RevPAR of $129 per available night.
Rules vary across South Bay LA. Manhattan Beach: Strict. STRs effectively banned except owner-occupied 6+ months. Active enforcement with high fines. Redondo Beach: Strict. Primary residence only, 90-day annual cap, TOT registration required. Active code enforcement. Hermosa Beach: Strict. STRs under 30 days prohibited citywide. Aggressive enforcement with substantial penalties. Torrance: Moderate. Conditional use permits required in most zones, owner-occupancy preferred. Complaint-driven enforcement, some unpermitted operations exist. 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 22% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 49%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (100%), TV (99%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+80%), Bicycles (+72%), Gym (+71%).
Average daily rate in South Bay LA is $354, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in South Bay LA book an average of 33 days in advance, up 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 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 35% higher than weekday occupancy.
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.
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