California short-term rental market data
Across Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, California averaged 54.6% occupancy and $323.88 per night across an average of 179,465 active listings. These market-wide figures are a starting point, not a prediction for an individual home.
- Average occupancy
- 54.6%
- Average nightly rate (USD)
- $323.88
- Average active listings
- 179,465
- Busiest month
- Jul 2026
Arithmetic averages of the latest 12 reported monthly figures; active listing counts are rounded.
The market, month by month
Monthly data table
| Month | Occupancy | Nightly rate | RevPAR | Active listings | Avg. revenue / active listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.5% | $284.69 | $146.66 | 177,133 | Not reported |
| Nov 2025 | 49.2% | $300.91 | $148.07 | 177,969 | Not reported |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | $344.01 | $166.75 | 179,012 | Not reported |
| Jan 2026 | 48.3% | $295.03 | $142.54 | 181,283 | Not reported |
| Feb 2026 | 54.8% | $306.89 | $168.16 | 180,586 | Not reported |
| Mar 2026 | 57.1% | $314.44 | $179.47 | 181,591 | Not reported |
| Apr 2026 | 54.3% | $334.79 | $181.91 | 180,655 | Not reported |
| May 2026 | 53.9% | $306.70 | $165.42 | 180,205 | Not reported |
| Jun 2026 | 60.4% | $361.71 | $218.55 | 178,953 | Not reported |
| Jul 2026 | 64.9% | $385.66 | $250.32 | 178,447 | Not reported |
| Aug 2026 | 58.2% | $342.50 | $199.17 | 179,145 | Not reported |
| Sep 2026 | 53.7% | $309.29 | $165.98 | 178,603 | Not reported |
California local markets
| Market | Avg. occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Avg. active listings | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA Helot homes here | 65.5% | $286.85 | 6,596 | Jun 2026 |
| Oakland, CA Helot homes here | 65.7% | $155.89 | 2,003 | Jun 2026 |
What the numbers say
- July 2026 was the busiest reported month, with 64.9% occupancy.
- January 2026 had the lowest reported occupancy at 48.3%.
- The latest reported month was 11.2 percentage points below the occupancy peak.
California market questions
PriceLabs STR index reports 54.6% average occupancy across the latest 12 reported months. This is an arithmetic average of monthly figures, not an individual property forecast.
July 2026 had the highest reported occupancy at 64.9%. January 2026 had the lowest at 48.3%. This period alone does not establish a recurring seasonal pattern.
Average nightly rate was $323.88 across the reported months.
Data: PriceLabs STR index, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Averages across active listings, not a forecast or guarantee.
Data as of 2026-10-20.
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