San Diego short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.
When San Diego Airbnbs perform best
Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the San Diego short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.
How San Diego compares to United States
Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, San Diego's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in San Diego?
Of the 9,541 active operating listings, 88.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 60.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in San Diego
The 102 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Mountain | 7 | 36% | $821.9 | — |
| Estlake Greens | 1 | 64% | $90.1 | — |
| Kearny Mesa | 24 | 63% | $86.9 | — |
| Mount Hope | 23 | 60% | $86.1 | — |
| La Jolla | 756 | 48% | $86.1 | — |
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