STR Market Report
Los Angeles, CA
California • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
37%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~11 nights booked per month on average
$185
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
18,798
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$2,054
~11 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Restricted
Heavy restrictions — often limited to owner-occupied primary residences or capped permits
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
39%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.4/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
32%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
Moderate compliance — licensing is required but enforcement is inconsistent
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
Los Angeles has implemented significant STR restrictions, limiting operations to primary residences with a maximum of 120 nights per year for non-hosted rentals. For hosted home shares, there's no annual cap. This has dramatically constrained the STR investment property market. For compliant operators — primarily those living in the property — LA remains a high-ADR market driven by entertainment industry visitors, year-round filming events, and tourism from Warner Bros, Universal, and theme parks. Venice and Silver Lake attract creative-class visitors willing to pay premium rates for distinctive properties.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Venice
Avg occupancy: 47.3%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Hollywood
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Venice
- 2Silver Lake
- 3Echo Park
- 4Hollywood Hills
- 5Santa Monica
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-12-04Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home73.7%
- Private Room25%
- Hotel Room0.7%
- Shared Room0.7%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Price distribution is not available yet for this market sample.
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the Under $50 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Oct (51.4% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 1,906 | — | 39.9% | — |
| Hollywood | 1,758 | — | 45.9% | — |
| Venice | 1,529 | — | 47.3% | — |
| Santa Monica | 1,243 | — | 42.4% | — |
| West Hollywood | 1,219 | — | 40% | — |
| Downtown | 1,155 | — | 36.1% | — |
| Beverly Hills | 935 | — | 45.3% | — |
| Pasadena | 822 | — | 45.2% | — |
| Hollywood Hills | 729 | — | 41.5% | — |
| Alhambra | 722 | — | 42.1% | — |
| Glendale | 721 | — | 43.6% | — |
| Hollywood Hills West | 684 | — | 31.6% | — |
| Exposition Park | 655 | — | 26.9% | — |
| Culver City | 644 | — | 44.2% | — |
| Burbank | 635 | — | 43% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Los Angeles a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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