Indian Wells, California Short-Term Rental Market
29-night minimum limits Indian Wells rentals, while Coachella Valley ADR is $379, occupancy 37.7%, monthly revenue $3,643 in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Indian Wells, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Coachella Valley market area is 38%. average monthly revenue in the Coachella Valley market area is $3,643. average daily rate in the Coachella Valley market area is $379. the top operator in the Coachella Valley market area is Vacasa with 593 listings. market score is 44/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Coachella Valley regional market, which includes Indian Wells. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Indian Wells.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Indian Wells is a resort city in the Coachella Valley of Greater Palm Springs, home to about 4,757 residents. Short-term rental performance data is tracked at the Coachella Valley level, so every performance figure on this page describes the Coachella Valley STR market rather than Indian Wells alone. The city requires a minimum stay of 29 consecutive nights year-round, with a 7-night exception during the BNP Paribas Open in March, so these nightly figures are a regional benchmark and not what a licensed Indian Wells operator can book.
In September 2026 the Coachella Valley STR market posted an average daily rate of $379 and occupancy of 37.7%, producing average monthly revenue of $3,643. Entire-home listings averaged $390 per night. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy rose 11.2% and ADR rose 5.3%, while revenue was essentially flat at -0.2%. September is also a seasonally soft month, so the reading sits near the low end of the annual range. The seasonal calendar sums to $59,286 in annualized revenue.
Looking at the longer record, 2026 year to date through September shows 50.1% occupancy, a $440 ADR, and $5,937 in average monthly revenue. Full-year 2025 came in at 49.9% occupancy, a $417 ADR, and $5,550 in monthly revenue. Occupancy peaked near 60% in 2020 (59.6%) and 2021 (60.2%) and has held around 50% since 2024, so recent growth has come from rate rather than demand.
Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Indian Wells, so this profile omits them.
Demand comes from golfers, tennis fans, resort guests, and seasonal visitors escaping colder climates. The BNP Paribas Open draws more than 500,000 fans each March, and Greater Palm Springs welcomed about 14.5 million visitors in 2024.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 56% |
| Feb | 70% |
| Mar | 72% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 39% |
| Jun | 45% |
| Jul | 47% |
| Aug | 44% |
| Sep | 40% |
| Oct | 46% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 49% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Coachella Valley market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Coachella Valley market as a whole, which includes Indian Wells, so these counts are not Indian Wells-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 593 | 14,029 | ★ 4.49 |
| 2 | Evolve | 340 | 9,820 | ★ 4.71 |
| 3 | AvantStay | 252 | 5,366 | ★ 4.80 |
| 4 | Acme House | 188 | 6,138 | ★ 4.78 |
| 5 | Park Royal Indian Palms Intervals | 170 | 0 | ★ 0.00 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Indian Wells?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 31.6% |
| vrbo | 12.3% |
| both | 56.1% |
Home Value Trends (Indian Wells)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Indian Wells permits short-term residential rentals, but under a strict regime that effectively removes conventional nightly stays. The defining restriction is a 29-consecutive-night minimum stay that applies year-round. The only exception is the BNP Paribas Open window each March, when a 7-night minimum is allowed. The City Council adopted this policy in November 2019, which voided the earlier licenses grandfathered under the July 2015 program. Those licenses are permanently expired.
Operators must hold a Short-Term Residential Rental license or permit under Chapter 5.20 of the municipal code, plus a city business license. Permit and business license fees together are about $516 (roughly $256 for the permit and $260 for the business license), renewed annually. Operators must also collect and remit the 12.25% Transient Occupancy Tax quarterly, due within 30 days of each quarter end. The rate took effect January 1, 2019.
A 24/7 local contact who can respond within an hour is mandatory, and occupancy and noise limits apply. Owner occupancy and primary residence are not required.
The ordinance applies to both single-unit homes and multi-unit dwellings, but many homeowners’ associations set their own minimum-stay rules or prohibit short-term rentals entirely. HOAs may opt out of the city’s minimum-stay rule, though all other city regulations still apply. Owners should confirm zoning and HOA rules with the city’s Planning division before operating.
Enforcement is strict. Three or more citations within 12 months can result in a ban from renting. Violations include failing to remit the occupancy tax, advertising stays below the minimum, noise, and local-contact non-compliance.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Coachella Valley STR market posted 37.7% occupancy and a $379 ADR. The gap between seasons is wide. March occupancy averages 72.2% with a $425 ADR, and full-year 2026 to date shows 50.1% occupancy with a $440 ADR.
Revenue per listing in September 2026 was $3,643 per month, and the seasonal sum reaches $59,286 annualized. Luxury listings reach a $929 ADR.
Indian Wells carries an additional difference from the typical US market: its 29-night minimum stay. Most US markets allow nightly bookings, so benchmark ADR and occupancy figures are not directly comparable to what Indian Wells operators can offer. Top operator names and listing counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Indian Wells, so this profile omits them.
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