Anaheim, California Short-Term Rental Market
Anaheim permits no new residential STRs; Orange County area September 2026 ADR was $328, occupancy 67.0%, monthly revenue $5,889.
Quick Answer: Anaheim, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Anaheim market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Anaheim market area is $5,889. average daily rate in the Anaheim market area is $328. the top operator in the Anaheim market area is Tower 17 Properties & Mgmt, LLC with 244 listings. market score is 69/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the wider Anaheim market, which covers 18 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Anaheim.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Anaheim is effectively closed to new short-term rental investors, so any analysis starts with the permit freeze. No new residential STR permits have been issued since 2016, and only about 277 grandfathered operators may continue. With that context, here is the performance picture. Performance figures on this page describe the Orange County STR market, a regional series shared by Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Midway City, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo and Dana Point. The same series also carries one outlier town far outside Orange County, Blairsden-Graeagle, which does not change the Orange County framing. As of September 2026, the Orange County STR market posted an average daily rate of $328 and occupancy of 67.0%. Average monthly revenue per listing was $5,889. Year over year, occupancy rose 6.5%, ADR rose 8.5%, and revenue rose 16.8%. The longer trend is firm. In 2025 the region averaged 67.1% occupancy, a $306 ADR and $5,627 in monthly revenue. The first nine months of 2026 are running at 71.0% occupancy, a $335 ADR and $6,421 in monthly revenue. Summing the twelve seasonal months gives annual revenue of $54,573 per listing. Demand is anchored by tourism and events. Anaheim has a population of 344,521 and draws about 26.3 million visitors a year. Disneyland Resort alone accounts for roughly 17 to 18 million of those visits. The Anaheim Convention Center, at 1.8 million square feet, is the largest on the West Coast and hosts about 150 events a year. Honda Center and Angel Stadium add event demand, and Anaheim is set to host indoor volleyball at the 2028 Summer Olympics. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Anaheim, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 58% |
| Feb | 65% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 62% |
| May | 66% |
| Jun | 75% |
| Jul | 79% |
| Aug | 68% |
| Sep | 63% |
| Oct | 65% |
| Nov | 60% |
| Dec | 62% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Anaheim are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Anaheim market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Anaheim market as a whole, which includes Anaheim, so these counts are not Anaheim-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower 17 Properties & Mgmt, LLC | 244 | 11,217 | ★ 4.70 |
| 2 | Dream Resorts | 195 | 9,053 | ★ 4.68 |
| 3 | Newport Beach Vacation Properties | 137 | 5,374 | ★ 4.61 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 126 | 8,872 | ★ 4.49 |
| 5 | OC Rentals | 121 | 1,263 | ★ 3.85 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Anaheim?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 59.7% |
| vrbo | 5.3% |
| both | 35% |
Home Value Trends (Anaheim)
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Booking Insights
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Anaheim — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Anaheim has one of the most restrictive STR regimes in Southern California, and enforcement is rated strict. Short-term rentals are permitted only for grandfathered operators. No new STR permits are issued in any residential zone, and about 277 STRs grandfathered under the June 2019 ordinance (Chapter 4.05 of the Anaheim Municipal Code) may continue to operate. A separate 2016 Home Sharing pilot added a limited number of owner-occupied options, capped at 50 permits. The Anaheim Resort District around Disneyland follows different commercial lodging rules. Operators need both a Short-Term Rental Regulatory Permit and a City of Anaheim Business Tax Certificate. The application fee is $250, and renewal is annual, due by July 31. Owner occupancy and primary residence are not required. Guests must stay at least 3 nights per booking. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 9 AM, and guests must use driveway or garage parking, with no street parking. A 15% Transient Occupancy Tax applies to stays under 30 days. It must be separately stated on guest invoices and remitted monthly to the city. Under a three strikes noise-complaint rule, a permit can be permanently revoked, and operating without a valid permit brings heavy fines. Airbnb and other platforms block Anaheim listings that do not display a valid permit number. As of 2025 and 2026 the permit freeze remains in effect, and only renewal of existing grandfathered permits is possible.
Market Comparison
September 2026 occupancy in the Orange County STR market was 67.0% with a $328 ADR, and revenue was up 16.8% year over year. The January trough still reached 57.6% occupancy at a $212 ADR. The strength in rate comes from the destination. A Disneyland Resort anchor, a large convention center and major sports venues support demand and pricing. The comparison comes with a caveat. Anaheim requires a grandfathered permit, so the realistic supply of legal listings is small. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Anaheim, so this profile omits them.
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