Moreno Valley, California Short-Term Rental Market
Moreno Valley and the Inland Empire STR market in September 2026 averaged $198 ADR, 55.4% occupancy, and $2,968 monthly revenue
Quick Answer: Moreno Valley, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Riverside market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Riverside market area is $2,968. average daily rate in the Riverside market area is $198. the top operator in the Riverside market area is Evolve with 88 listings. market score is 53/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Riverside regional market, which includes Moreno Valley. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Moreno Valley.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Moreno Valley is an Inland Empire city in Riverside County, roughly an hour east of Los Angeles at the junction of SR-60 and I-215, with a population of 213,919. STR performance data for Moreno Valley is tracked at a shared regional level, so every performance number on this page describes the Inland Empire STR market. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Moreno Valley, so this profile omits them.
In September 2026 the Inland Empire STR market averaged an ADR of $198 and occupancy of 55.4%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,968 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 6.7%, ADR is up 1.2%, and revenue is up 5.9%, so growth is coming mostly from more booked nights rather than higher rates. For the year to date, 2026 is running at 58.0% occupancy, a $205 ADR, and $3,282 in monthly revenue, ahead of the full 2025 figures of 56.1%, $201, and $3,145.
Demand here is not a classic destination story. Moreno Valley is mainly a residential and logistics hub, and visitation skews toward business travel tied to employers such as Aldi, Skechers, and Deckers/UGG, regional outdoor recreation, and overnight stays by travelers headed to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or the desert and mountains. Leisure visitors come for Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Box Springs Mountain Reserve, the March Field Air Museum, and the Western Science Center. No city tourism bureau publishes annual visitor counts. Investors should read this as a steady regional market with a mix of business and drive-in leisure demand rather than a single seasonal attraction.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 57% |
| Mar | 58% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 62% |
| Jul | 63% |
| Aug | 57% |
| Sep | 55% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 54% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Riverside market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Riverside market as a whole, which includes Moreno Valley, so these counts are not Moreno Valley-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 88 | 1,911 | ★ 4.58 |
| 2 | New Spirit Vacation Homes | 60 | 3,551 | ★ 4.46 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 46 | 2,851 | ★ 4.53 |
| 4 | Host / Eric | 45 | 40 | ★ 4.67 |
| 5 | Holidale | 44 | 11 | ★ 4.57 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Moreno Valley?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 69.4% |
| vrbo | 2.7% |
| both | 28% |
Home Value Trends (Moreno Valley)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Moreno Valley. The city has no STR-specific ordinance and no dedicated STR permit, and enforcement severity is rated minimal. STRs are allowed in residential zones, provided properties comply with residential zoning and building and housing standards.
Operators must obtain a standard city business license and register for a Transient Occupancy Registration Permit with the city tax administrator. The permit renews annually. The city’s Transient Occupancy Tax is 13% of rent on stays of 30 days or fewer. The permit fee is not published in the available data. There is no annual night cap, and neither an owner-occupied nor a primary-residence requirement applies.
The main hard restriction involves accessory dwelling units. ADUs cannot be used for short-term rental and are subject to a minimum lease of 31 days or longer, which effectively bars ADU STRs. No STR overlay zones exist within city limits.
Buyers should confirm whether a parcel is inside Moreno Valley city limits or in unincorporated Riverside County. The county runs a separate STR certificate program ($250 for the first year and $100 for renewal) and a 10% county occupancy tax, and those rules do not apply inside the city. General expectations include a reachable local contact, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, adequate parking, and compliance with noise rules. Enforcement is complaint-driven, and fines start around $100 and can exceed $1,000 for repeat or serious violations. No major regulatory change was identified in the last 24 months, but because the city has no dedicated STR framework, future regulation remains possible.
Market Comparison
The Inland Empire STR market is steady rather than spectacular. September 2026 occupancy was 55.4% with a $198 ADR, and year-to-date 2026 is running at 58.0% occupancy and a $205 ADR.
Occupancy is stable through the year, ranging from 51.2% to 62.9% by month, and year-over-year revenue is up 5.9%. Entire places, at $268 ADR, and luxury listings, at $449, earn well above the blended average, while apartments and smaller units drag the blended average down.
The Inland Empire is not a destination resort market, so it will not match leisure hotspots on rate. Its strengths are proximity to Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, steady business and pass-through demand, and an STR framework with light enforcement and no night cap in Moreno Valley. Home prices around $551,273 are a major cost consideration and shape what an investor needs to earn.
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