Oceanside, California Short-Term Rental Market
Oceanside limits new non-hosted STRs as San Diego County hit $303 ADR, 62.8% occupancy, $5,181 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Oceanside, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the San Diego market area is 63%. average monthly revenue in the San Diego market area is $5,181. average daily rate in the San Diego market area is $303. the top operator in the San Diego market area is Evolve with 266 listings. market score is 65/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the San Diego regional market, which includes Oceanside. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Oceanside.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Oceanside is the northernmost coastal city in San Diego County, and short-term rental performance here is reported at the San Diego County level. This profile uses the San Diego County STR market as its frame for every performance figure below. In September 2026, the San Diego County STR market posted an average daily rate of $303, occupancy of 62.8%, and average monthly revenue of $5,181 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 10.8%, ADR is up 3.3%, and revenue is up 10.2%, so most of the gain came from more booked nights rather than higher rates.
Entire-home listings earned an ADR of $327, about $24 above the all-listings average. Revenue by property type shows houses at $5,762 per month, entire places at $5,546, and apartments at $4,436. Luxury listings reach an ADR of $580, and professionally managed listings reach $439, both well above the market average.
Year to date, 2026 is running ahead of the last two full years. Through nine months, occupancy averages 68.0%, ADR averages $321, and monthly revenue averages $5,970, against 62.7%, $305, and $5,256 for all of 2025. Annualized by seasonal sum, revenue comes to $51,988 per listing.
Oceanside itself has a population of 170,941 and sits next to Camp Pendleton. Visitor spending reached $568 million in 2022, up 26% from the prior year, and nearly 70% of it occurred outside lodging, which points to demand built on the beaches, the Oceanside Pier, Harbor Village, and surf events. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Oceanside, so this profile omits them. Investors should read the regulatory section before the numbers, because new non-hosted permits are tightly limited.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 56% |
| Feb | 65% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 62% |
| May | 64% |
| Jun | 74% |
| Jul | 77% |
| Aug | 68% |
| Sep | 61% |
| Oct | 61% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in San Diego market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the San Diego market as a whole, which includes Oceanside, so these counts are not Oceanside-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 266 | 10,486 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Surf Style Vacation Homes | 225 | 10,113 | ★ 4.77 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 179 | 8,447 | ★ 4.62 |
| 4 | Nxt Vacation Rental Management | 165 | 3,059 | ★ 4.90 |
| 5 | San Diego Rentals | 162 | 153 | ★ 4.40 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Oceanside?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 49.4% |
| vrbo | 6.2% |
| both | 44.3% |
Home Value Trends (Oceanside)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Oceanside, with strict enforcement and significant limits on new non-hosted units. The city overhauled its rules in 2024. New non-hosted STRs have been prohibited outside the Coastal Zone since February 10, 2024. West of Coast Highway, Ordinance 24-OR0207-1 limits new permits to residential zones and prohibits them in the R-1 zone. A cap of 480 total non-hosted permits applies in the Coastal Zone west of Coast Highway, and hosted and permit-exempt units are excluded from that cap.
An STR Permit has been required for all STR properties since June 7, 2024. The permit fee is $250 at application and at each annual renewal, plus a $215 property inspection fee at initial application and at least every three years afterward. A unit in a gated HOA of at least 50 units that meets parking requirements and has 24-hour security or on-site management is permit-exempt. Owner occupancy is not required.
Operators must collect and remit a 10% Transient Occupancy Tax, plus a separate Oceanside Tourism Marketing District assessment of roughly 1.5% of room rental revenue. They must also file lodging tax returns and post the permit number on every listing platform. A short-term rental is defined as a stay of 30 consecutive days or fewer.
Enforcement includes fines and, in severe cases, a ban from operating. The permit cap can make new non-hosted coastal permits difficult to obtain, so confirm availability with the city before purchasing. Rules change, so verify current requirements with the City of Oceanside.
Market Comparison
In September 2026, the San Diego County STR market posted 62.8% occupancy and a $303 ADR. Year to date in 2026, occupancy averages 68.0% and ADR averages $321, which is higher than both September readings.
Even the weakest month in the seasonal data, January, posts 55.5% occupancy and a $203 ADR. The strongest month, July, reaches 77.0% occupancy and a $323 ADR.
Growth also stands out. Revenue is up 10.2% year over year, and occupancy is up 10.8%. Averages of this kind reflect the whole regional market, so Oceanside operators should expect results to vary with proximity to the beach and permit status.
Top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Oceanside, so this profile omits them. This performance comes with a restrictive regulatory environment, including a 480 permit cap on non-hosted coastal units and a ban on new non-hosted units outside the Coastal Zone, which limits new supply.
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