Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Los Angeles, United States, Data & Trends 2026
Curious about the performance of short-term rentals in Los Angeles, United States? Over the last year, the average occupancy rate was 75% with an ADR (Average Daily Rate) of 236€. Hosts earned on average 4757€ per month.
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Avg. Monthly Revenue
4757€
$4329 USD
YoY Revenue Change
-2%
vs. previous year
Occupancy Rate
75%
~23 days/month
Average Daily Rate
236€
$215 USD
Seasonality Index
41%
demand variation
Best Months
June, March
peak season
Worst Months
January, February
low season
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What Los Angeles's occupancy and ADR actually mean
Over the June 2025 to May 2026 analysis period, Los Angeles averaged 75% occupancy, about 15 points above the roughly 60% United States average across the cities we track and second only to New York nationally. The average nightly rate of 232€ (about $211) sits comfortably above the national mean of around 202€, and a well-run listing earned roughly 4,667€ (about $4,243) per month, equivalent to 269 booked nights a year. That combination of high occupancy and an above-average rate makes LA one of the country's most consistent earners.
The seasonality index of just 31% is unusually low, confirming that LA revenue is spread evenly rather than tied to a short peak, which lowers the risk of empty shoulder months. Revenue was down about 5% year on year, a milder decline than most US markets in the same period, so while rates have softened, Los Angeles has held up better than average.
Monthly Airbnb occupancy in Los Angeles
Average occupancy rate by month in Los Angeles, compared with the same month a year earlier.
| Month | Occupancy | Prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 73.8% | 75.6% |
| Aug 2025 | 69.4% | 70.1% |
| Sep 2025 | 68.2% | 70.1% |
| Oct 2025 | 72.2% | 71.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.7% | 65.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.7% | 63.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.8% | 69.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.7% | 70.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.7% | 70% |
| May 2026 | 72.5% | 72.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.5% | 73.8% |
Historical Airbnb occupancy in Los Angeles (last 12 months)
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Airbnb occupancy forecast in Los Angeles (next 90 days)
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Why people book Airbnbs in Los Angeles
Los Angeles draws a steady, year-round mix of leisure tourists, entertainment-industry travellers and business visitors, and that diversity is what keeps Airbnb demand high. Beach-seekers head for Santa Monica and Venice, film and music fans gravitate to Hollywood and West Hollywood, and a constant flow of awards-season crews, studio talent and production staff books extended stays near Downtown and the Westside. The city's role as a global entertainment capital means it never relies on a single season of visitors.
For hosts, the practical takeaway is breadth of demand rather than one peak: corporate relocations, audition trips, convention attendees at the LA Convention Center and international tourists overlap throughout the year. With Los Angeles hosting marquee global events through the late 2020s, including the build-up to the LA28 Olympic Games, underlying demand for short stays is structurally strong even as nightly rates soften year on year.
When Airbnb demand peaks in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the flattest short-term-rental markets in the country, with demand spread across the calendar rather than concentrated in a few weeks. The strongest months are March and May, when mild, dry spring weather precedes the coastal cloud of "May Gray" and "June Gloom" that keeps mornings overcast near the beach. January and February are the softest months for occupancy, though awards season props up rates: the Grammy Awards (February 1, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena) and the run of guild, Golden Globe and Academy Awards ceremonies bring industry travellers into the city.
Late spring through autumn delivers the most reliable bookings, helped by warm, rain-free weather and a packed events calendar. Regional draws such as the Coachella festival in nearby Indio (April 10-19, 2026) pull overflow demand toward LA's Westside and Downtown, while October's clear skies and lower competition make it a strong, underrated month for managers to push rates.
Best neighbourhoods for short-term rentals in Los Angeles
The coastal strip is the premium tier: Santa Monica and Venice Beach command the highest nightly rates thanks to the pier, the boardwalk, Abbot Kinney and walk-to-sand access, and they attract the leisure travellers willing to pay for location. Hollywood and West Hollywood are the entertainment core, drawing fans of the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre and the nightlife along Sunset, with strong year-round occupancy and broad guest appeal.
Downtown LA leans toward business travellers, convention attendees and event-goers near Crypto.com Arena, performing best midweek and around major events. Silver Lake and the eastside neighbourhoods offer a less touristy, design-forward alternative that suits guests wanting a local, residential feel at lower rates. Because LA's strict primary-residence rule limits where legal whole-home short stays can operate, choosing a neighbourhood is as much about regulatory feasibility as about guest demand.
Short-term rental rules in Los Angeles
Los Angeles regulates short-term rentals through its Home-Sharing Ordinance, which permits stays of under 30 nights only in the host's primary residence, the home they live in at least six months of the year. Hosts must register with the city and display a valid Home-Sharing Registration Number on every listing; the application fee is 89€ (about $89) with annual renewal. Standard registration caps home-sharing at 120 nights per year.
Going beyond 120 nights requires a separate Extended Home-Sharing approval with additional requirements, and operating without it carries steep penalties, the greater of roughly $2,000 per day or twice the nightly rate. Whole investment properties that are not the host's residence generally cannot be legally operated as short-term rentals within the City of Los Angeles, so confirming a unit's eligibility before listing is essential.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb occupancy in Los Angeles
Los Angeles averaged 75% occupancy over the June 2025 to May 2026 period, around 15 points above the roughly 60% United States average and second-highest of all US cities we track, behind only New York. That translates to about 269 booked nights a year, making LA one of the most consistently occupied short-term-rental markets in the country.
March and May are the strongest months, with mild, dry spring weather before the coastal "June Gloom" sets in. January and February are the softest for occupancy, though awards season and the Grammys (February 1, 2026) support rates. With a low 31% seasonality index, LA books steadily year-round, so October is also a strong, less competitive month.
Yes. Los Angeles requires a Home-Sharing Registration Number, displayed on every listing, with an 89€ (about $89) fee. Short stays are legal only in your primary residence, where you live at least six months a year, and are capped at 120 nights annually unless you obtain Extended Home-Sharing approval. Non-compliance penalties are steep.
Santa Monica and Venice Beach command the highest rates for leisure travellers, while Hollywood and West Hollywood draw entertainment fans year-round. Downtown LA suits business and event guests, and Silver Lake offers a local, lower-rate alternative. Because of the strict primary-residence rule, confirm a property's legal eligibility before choosing a neighbourhood to operate in.