Apple Valley, California Short-Term Rental Market
Apple Valley, CA STRs averaged $141/night at 59.1% occupancy in April 2026 across 9,779 active listings.
Quick Answer: Apple Valley, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the California Central Valley market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the California Central Valley market area is $2,510. average daily rate in the California Central Valley market area is $148. the top operator in the California Central Valley market area is Evolve with 177 listings. market score is 58/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the California Central Valley regional market, which includes Apple Valley. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Apple Valley.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Apple Valley is an incorporated town in San Bernardino County’s High Desert (Victor Valley region), approximately 90 miles northeast of Los Angeles along the I-15 corridor, with a population of approximately 75,500. The area is primarily a residential community and drive-market destination, drawing visitors for Mojave Desert outdoor recreation, regional parks, and High Desert heritage attractions rather than resort tourism.
The STR market has 9,779 active listings as of April 2026: 6,917 on Airbnb only, 2,575 on both Airbnb and VRBO, and 287 on VRBO only. The market-wide average daily rate in April 2026 was $141, with occupancy at 59.1% and RevPAR at $83.21. Monthly revenue averaged $2,268 per listing.
Year-over-year performance is slightly negative: occupancy fell 0.45 percentage points, ADR declined 0.65%, and revenue declined 2.73%. Entire-place listings account for 7,105 (72.7% of inventory), private rooms make up 2,663 (27.2%), and shared rooms total 11. The bedroom mix is led by 1-bedroom units (4,549), followed by 3-bedroom (1,999), 2-bedroom (1,551), 4-bedroom (1,210), and 5-bedroom (462). The market’s overall score is 58.0 out of 100, with seasonality (98.8) and regulation (63.6) as the stronger dimensions. Revenue growth scores 48.7 and investability 58.1, consistent with the modest YoY declines.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 55% |
| Feb | 61% |
| Mar | 61% |
| Apr | 61% |
| May | 64% |
| Jun | 66% |
| Jul | 66% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 61% |
| Oct | 61% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in California Central Valley market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the California Central Valley market as a whole, which includes Apple Valley, so these counts are not Apple Valley-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 177 | 4,256 | ★ 4.54 |
| 2 | Stay Smart | 85 | 926 | ★ 4.36 |
| 3 | Guest Equity, Inc. | 47 | 4,161 | ★ 4.71 |
| 4 | Fresno Short Term Rentals | 43 | 3,826 | ★ 4.85 |
| 5 | LUSH Garden Hideaway | 42 | 875 | ★ 4.95 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Apple Valley?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 70.7% |
| vrbo | 2.9% |
| both | 26.3% |
Home Value Trends (Apple Valley)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Apple Valley is an incorporated town in San Bernardino County, so County STR rules do not apply here. San Bernardino County’s well-known permit program (online registration, exterior inspection, fines up to $1,000 per day) governs only unincorporated desert and mountain areas, not the incorporated town of Apple Valley.
What is confirmed from primary sources: the town levies a 7% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on stays of 30 days or less under Municipal Code Chapter 3.24, which operators must collect and remit. A business license is required for businesses operating in the town.
IMPORTANT CAVEAT: Many online guides for Apple Valley CA STR regulations are unreliable because they conflate the California town with Apple Valley, Minnesota. Claims about a specific STR registration ordinance, free one-time rental registration, and Police Department oversight found in widely circulated guides actually describe Apple Valley, Minnesota’s program. A clearly documented, dedicated STR permit or registration ordinance for the California town could not be verified from primary sources at the time of profile update.
Practical guidance: the 7% TOT applies and a business license is generally required. Whether a specific STR permit is required, whether there are night caps or occupancy requirements, and how actively the town enforces STR rules should be confirmed directly with the Town of Apple Valley Planning Department and Finance/Business License Division before operating. Do not rely on third-party STR guides for this market without cross-referencing the town’s official municipal code.
Market Comparison
Apple Valley’s 59.1% occupancy in April 2026 is above the approximate US STR median of 55%, though it sits at the lower end of this market group. The $141 ADR is meaningfully below the US STR median of approximately $220, reflecting the market’s position as an affordable desert regional option rather than a premium destination.
The market’s near-perfect seasonality score (98.8 out of 100) is the standout metric: year-round demand is unusually stable relative to most US STR markets, which reduces calendar-management risk for operators.
Among professional operators, Evolve leads with 177 listings and 4,256 reviews at a 4.54 average rating. Stay Smart is second with 85 listings and a 4.36 rating. LUSH Garden Hideaway ranks fifth with 42 listings and the highest rating in the top five at 4.95 across 875 reviews. Guest Equity ranks third with 47 listings and a 4.71 rating. The top five operators together hold 394 listings out of 9,779 total, or about 4.0% of the market — the inventory is predominantly independently managed.
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