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Airbnb in Oakland: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 303 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+14.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$107
-0.9% YoY
Active listings
1,449
2,250 total
Revenue per available night
$22.2

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Oakland short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 14.1 points, while the median daily rate is down 0.9 percent.

Oakland — occupancy over time 22% 1y ago 2024-09 36% Now 2025-09

When Oakland Airbnbs perform best

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

Oakland — monthly occupancy 37% 36% 37% 44% 43% 48% 59% 59% 61% 51% 39% 36% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Oakland compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-21.6% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Oakland?

Of the 1,449 active operating listings, 81.3% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 51.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 10%1 BR: 54.3%2 BR: 20%3 BR: 10%4+ BR: 5.7%

Top neighborhoods in Oakland

The 122 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Hawthorne1—$64.5—
Rockridge2448%$62.2+14.6 pts YoY
Paradise Park1242%$61.5+6.1 pts YoY
Skyline-Hillcrest Estates475%$59.4+52 pts YoY
North Kennedy Tract1—$59.2—

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Oakland?
Active Airbnb listings in Oakland run at ~36% occupancy (up 14.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Oakland?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Oakland is approximately $107, down 0.9% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Oakland?
There are approximately 1,449 active short-term rental listings in Oakland (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Oakland?
Compared to a year ago, Oakland short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +14.1 pts, daily rate -0.9%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 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=886, ADR n=1,308.