Concord, California Short-Term Rental Market
Concord CA STRs averaged $133/night at 69.3% occupancy in April 2026, with the market carrying a critical prohibition notice.
Quick Answer: Concord, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Oakland market area is 80%. average monthly revenue in the Oakland market area is $3,157. average daily rate in the Oakland market area is $150. the top operator in the Oakland market area is Blueground with 163 listings. market score is 89/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Oakland regional market, which includes Concord. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Concord.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County with a population of approximately 124,035. It sits within the East Bay and offers BART access to San Francisco, making it a lower-cost accommodation base for Bay Area visitors. The market recorded an average daily rate of $133 and occupancy of 69.3% in April 2026, producing a RevPAR of $92.48 and average monthly revenue of $2,551 per active listing.
However, investors must note a critical regulatory fact before interpreting this data: short-term rentals are prohibited within the incorporated City of Concord. The listing data captured here likely includes properties in unincorporated Contra Costa County areas that carry Concord mailing addresses (which do permit STRs under County Ordinance 2020-12), as well as listings that may be operating outside legal compliance within city limits. Verify jurisdiction before drawing investment conclusions.
The active listing base totals approximately 8,885 units: 6,161 entire-place listings (69%), 2,648 private rooms (30%), and 76 shared rooms (1%). By bedroom count, 1-bedroom units dominate at 5,469, followed by 2-bedroom (1,678), 3-bedroom (1,017), 4-bedroom (489), and 5-bedroom (208). Airbnb is the primary platform, with 6,784 Airbnb-only listings, 262 VRBO-only, and 1,839 on both.
Year-over-year as of April 2026, occupancy grew 1.68 percentage points, ADR was essentially flat (-0.01%), and revenue grew 2.91%. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 68.8% at an average ADR of $135, with mean monthly revenue of $2,597.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 63% |
| Feb | 69% |
| Mar | 70% |
| Apr | 68% |
| May | 72% |
| Jun | 76% |
| Jul | 77% |
| Aug | 75% |
| Sep | 72% |
| Oct | 70% |
| Nov | 65% |
| Dec | 63% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Oakland market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Oakland market as a whole, which includes Concord, so these counts are not Concord-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueground | 163 | 72 | ★ 4.45 |
| 2 | Evolve | 73 | 1,431 | ★ 4.50 |
| 3 | 2B Living | 28 | 60 | ★ 4.45 |
| 4 | Jonajo Consulting | 25 | 889 | ★ 4.87 |
| 5 | Academic Housing Rentals Inc. | 24 | 57 | ★ 4.75 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Concord?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 76.4% |
| vrbo | 2.9% |
| both | 20.7% |
Home Value Trends (Concord)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) are prohibited within the City of Concord. The city’s own guidance states that no Airbnbs or other short-term rentals are permitted. The legal basis is Concord’s permissive zoning code, which only allows uses explicitly listed as permitted; STRs do not appear on that list and are therefore not allowed in any zone.
There is no STR permit program, no registration pathway, and no owner-occupancy or night-cap exception within city limits. Enforcement is complaint-driven through Code Enforcement (the Concord Connect app), rated as moderate in severity.
The city’s 10% Transient Occupancy Tax applies to stays under 31 days but is effectively moot for in-city STRs since the underlying use is prohibited.
Important distinction: this prohibition applies only to the incorporated City of Concord. Unincorporated Contra Costa County areas with Concord mailing addresses are governed by County Ordinance 2020-12, which does allow STRs with a county STR permit and business license. Under that ordinance, non-hosted rentals are capped at 90 nights per year and hosted rentals at 180 nights per year. Investors must verify whether a specific parcel falls within city limits or in unincorporated county before operating or purchasing a property for STR use. Parcel jurisdiction can be confirmed through the Contra Costa County Assessor’s office.
Market Comparison
Concord’s 69.3% occupancy in April 2026 is well above the approximate US STR median of 55%, driven by consistent year-round demand rather than a vacation peak. The $133 ADR is below the US median of approximately $220, reflecting a market dominated by room-level and urban accommodations rather than vacation homes or cabins.
The seasonality score of 99.1 out of 100 is among the most consistent in the data set. Most STR markets swing substantially between summer and winter; Concord’s 13.7 percentage-point occupancy swing is unusually narrow.
The largest operator is Blueground, with 163 listings, a platform that specializes in furnished medium-term corporate rentals. This reinforces the longer-stay profile visible in the 7.0-night average LOS. Following Blueground are Evolve (73 listings, 4.50 rating, 1,431 reviews), 2B Living (28 listings, 4.45 rating), Jonajo Consulting (25 listings, 4.87 rating, 889 reviews), and Academic Housing Rentals Inc. (24 listings, 4.75 rating). The presence of Blueground and Academic Housing Rentals signals that corporate and academic relocation demand is a meaningful segment of this market.
The investability score of 45.7 is the lowest of the five scored dimensions, likely reflecting the regulatory environment and the ADR compression from room-level listings.
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