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Airbnb in Los Angeles: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 266 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Los Angeles short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
54%
Median daily rate
$154
Active listings
23,969
45,577 total
Revenue per available night
$42.7

When Los Angeles Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Los Angeles short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Los Angeles — monthly occupancy 31% 35% 34% 33% 41% 41% 41% 52% 52% 52% 51% 37% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Los Angeles compares to United States

Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Los Angeles's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+12 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+12.8% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Los Angeles?

Of the 23,969 active operating listings, 79.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 54.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 7.6%1 BR: 46.7%2 BR: 21.8%3 BR: 13.9%4+ BR: 10.1%

Top neighborhoods in Los Angeles

The 266 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Sepulveda Basin360%$255.7
Lopez/Kagel Canyons2$218.9
Bel-Air2618%$170.8
Malibu22036%$118.9
Beverly Crest6836%$113.6

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Los Angeles?
Active Airbnb listings in Los Angeles run at ~54% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Los Angeles?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Los Angeles is approximately $154. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Los Angeles?
There are approximately 23,969 active short-term rental listings in Los Angeles (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=11,708, ADR n=22,218.