Elk Grove, California Short-Term Rental Market
Elk Grove and Greater Sacramento STRs averaged $157 ADR, 64.3% occupancy, $2,582 monthly revenue in September 2026
Quick Answer: Elk Grove, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Sacramento market area is 64%. average monthly revenue in the Sacramento market area is $2,582. average daily rate in the Sacramento market area is $157. the top operator in the Sacramento market area is Ready to book with 67 listings. market score is 64/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Sacramento regional market, which includes Elk Grove. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Elk Grove.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Elk Grove, California, a city of 185,007 residents south of Sacramento. Short-term rental performance on this page is reported for the Greater Sacramento STR market, a region that includes Elk Grove, so every performance figure below describes that regional market rather than Elk Grove alone. In September 2026, the Greater Sacramento STR market averaged an ADR of $157 and occupancy of 64.3%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,582 per listing. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy rose 6.6%, ADR slipped 1.3%, and revenue edged up 0.5%. In other words, more nights were filled at slightly lower rates, and the net effect on revenue was nearly flat. Entire place listings averaged $3,056 in monthly revenue, houses averaged $2,686, and apartments averaged $2,152. Annual revenue on a seasonal basis totals $27,547 per listing. Bedroom, channel, and listing type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Elk Grove, so this profile omits them. Over the longer run, the regional market has moved from a 2017 average ADR of $90 to $154 in 2025, while occupancy fell from the 2021 peak of 75.0% to 62.6% in 2025. The 2026 year to date figures (nine months) show occupancy of 64.4% and ADR of $153. Elk Grove itself is a fast growing Sacramento suburb whose visitor base is largely regional and drive in. Demand drivers include the Cosumnes River Preserve, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Sky River Casino, Old Town Elk Grove and more than 100 city parks. No annual visitor count is published for the city. Short-term rentals are legal but require a city license, covered in the regulatory section.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 59% |
| Feb | 65% |
| Mar | 68% |
| Apr | 67% |
| May | 69% |
| Jun | 72% |
| Jul | 72% |
| Aug | 69% |
| Sep | 67% |
| Oct | 66% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 62% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Sacramento market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Sacramento market as a whole, which includes Elk Grove, so these counts are not Elk Grove-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ready to book | 67 | 5,768 | ★ 4.72 |
| 2 | STEYYA Luxury Vacation & Corporate Rentals | 56 | 1,070 | ★ 4.45 |
| 3 | Capital City Beauty | 55 | 1,249 | ★ 4.22 |
| 4 | Evolve | 47 | 1,346 | ★ 4.66 |
| 5 | Arthouse Short Term Rentals | 44 | 3,527 | ★ 4.72 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 66.4% |
| vrbo | 3.3% |
| both | 30.4% |
Home Value Trends (Elk Grove)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Elk Grove, but every operator must hold a Short-Term Rental License under Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 4.38 plus a city business license, including owners who rent their own home. The reported combined cost is $452.66, though one source cites a license fee as high as $596, so confirm the current figure with the city. Licenses renew annually. Applications go through the city’s RentalScape and Host Compliance portal and call for proof of ownership or owner permission, a site plan, a floor plan, a parking plan, and proof of insurance. Each stay must be at least 2 nights and no more than 30 days. No annual cap on total nights is published. Operators must collect and remit a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax to the city Finance Department. The license may only be issued for a residential structure at a fixed location, and the rental must remain an accessory use to primary residential occupancy. Renting individual rooms to separate, unrelated guests at the same time is prohibited, as are open invitation parties. Aggregator sources report no primary residence requirement, but the code text and a 2020 Planning Commission record reference owner occupancy during rental periods, so verify this directly with the city before relying on either reading. Enforcement is rated moderate. The framework came from Ordinance No. 13-2020, adopted in July 2020, and no major newer changes were found through 2026.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Greater Sacramento STR market ran 64.3% occupancy at a $157 ADR. Occupancy is the strength here: demand is steady throughout the year, with even January at 59.3%. Rates rise with quality: entire place listings reach $184, professionally managed listings $195, and luxury listings $259. Year over year, occupancy is up 6.6% and ADR is down 1.3%, so the market is gaining volume rather than pricing power. Elk Grove draws mostly regional, drive in visitors rather than destination tourists, which helps explain the combination of solid occupancy and modest rates. The area competes on location near Sacramento, nature areas such as the Cosumnes River Preserve, and Sky River Casino rather than on resort style pricing. Property manager and operator rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Elk Grove, so this profile omits them.
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