Concord, California Short-Term Rental Market
Concord bans short-term rentals; East Bay STR market in September 2026 showed $140 ADR, 73.2% occupancy, $2,807 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Concord, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Oakland market area is 73%. average monthly revenue in the Oakland market area is $2,807. average daily rate in the Oakland market area is $140. 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, California prohibits short-term rentals inside city limits, so the performance figures below describe the surrounding East Bay STR market rather than a legal operating market in the city itself. The latest data month is September 2026. Concord shares its tracked metrics with other East Bay markets, so every performance number on this page describes the East Bay STR market as a whole, not Concord alone. In September 2026 the East Bay STR market posted an average daily rate of $140, occupancy of 73.2%, and average monthly revenue of $2,807 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 8.4%, ADR rose 2.4%, and revenue rose 8.4%. Those gains put 2026 year to date (nine months) at 73.4% occupancy, a $139 ADR, and $2,790 in monthly revenue, ahead of the full 2025 figures of 68.8%, $135, and $2,600. The strongest full year in the series was 2022 at 73.1% occupancy and $2,651 monthly revenue, so 2026 is running above that peak on both measures. Revenue summed across the seasonal profile comes to $27,814 per listing per year. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Concord, so this profile omits them. Concord itself is the largest city in Contra Costa County, with a population of 124,035. It draws visitors to Concord Pavilion concerts, Todos Santos Plaza events, and BART access to San Francisco and the East Bay. Per Visit Concord, 2022 visitor spending reached $199.1M. Demand exists in the region, but investors should treat addresses inside the City of Concord as ineligible for STR use, and only unincorporated Contra Costa County parcels can operate legally with a county permit.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 63% |
| Feb | 69% |
| Mar | 70% |
| Apr | 68% |
| May | 72% |
| Jun | 76% |
| Jul | 77% |
| Aug | 76% |
| 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 are prohibited within the City of Concord. The city states that no Airbnbs or other short-term rentals are allowed, and renting all or any portion of a property for fewer than 30 days is prohibited. The legal basis is the city’s permissive zoning code, which allows only uses expressly listed. Short-term rentals are not listed, so they are barred in every zone. Because the use is banned, there is no permit, license, or registration program, and no owner-occupancy, night-cap, or zoning carve-out to qualify under. The city’s 10% Transient Occupancy Tax applies to lodging stays under 31 days, but it is effectively moot for STRs since operating one is not legal. Enforcement is complaint-driven through Code Enforcement, using the Concord Connect app or [email protected], and it targets nuisances rather than running proactive sweeps. Enforcement severity is rated moderate, but the activity itself is flatly illegal. There has been no recent legalization, and the prohibition remains in effect as of 2026. Concord’s rent stabilization and just-cause eviction ordinance (2024 to 2025) covers long-term tenancies, not STRs. The rules differ in unincorporated Contra Costa County, including some addresses with a Concord mailing address. County Ordinance 2020-12 allows STRs with a county STR permit and business license, and it caps non-hosted rentals at 90 days per year and hosted rentals at 180 days per year. Investors must confirm whether a parcel sits inside city limits or in the unincorporated county before assuming either rule.
Market Comparison
The East Bay STR market shows a volume profile with a modest rate rather than a premium-rate profile. September 2026 occupancy was 73.2% with an ADR of $140, which works out to revenue per available night of about $103. Luxury listings at $235 and professionally managed listings at $189 sit well above the blended rate. Growth is also strong, with occupancy up 8.4% and revenue up 8.4% year over year. Top-operator rankings and market score ratings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Concord, so this profile omits them. The central contrast for Concord is legal: the East Bay market produces solid numbers, but the City of Concord bans STRs, while some other East Bay locations and unincorporated Contra Costa County parcels may allow them under their own rules. Investors should verify jurisdiction first and market data second.
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