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Palm Desert, California

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Palm Desert, California Short-Term Rental Market

DMarket Score 44/100

Quick Answer: Palm Desert, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 41%. average monthly revenue is $4,764. average daily rate is $403. the top operator is Vacasa with 593 listings. market score is 44/100 (grade D).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$4,764
↓ 0.6% YoY
41%
Occupancy
↑ 0.5% YoY
$403
Avg Daily Rate
↓ 1.7% YoY
43.4 days avg lead time4.5 avg length of stay

Market data reflects the Coachella Valley regional market, which includes Palm Desert. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Palm Desert.

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation59
Seasonality63
Investability74
Rental Demand49
Revenue Growth61

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Palm Desert, California
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan56%$338$4,765
Feb70%$364$5,671
Mar72%$425$7,432
Apr57%$515$7,135
May39%$389$4,555
Jun45%$366$4,433
Jul47%$344$4,316
Aug44%$333$3,782
Sep40%$340$3,468
Oct46%$355$4,030
Nov55%$374$4,664
Dec49%$388$4,865

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Palm Desert

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Vacasa59314,029★ 4.49
2Evolve3409,820★ 4.71
3AvantStay2525,366★ 4.80
4Acme House1886,138★ 4.78
5Park Royal Indian Palms Intervals1700★ 0.00

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Palm Desert?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed3,320
2 bed4,213
3 bed5,201
4 bed2,727
5 bed1,521

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$412
Luxury$952
Professionally Managed$511

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$2,322
Entire Place$4,850
House$5,517

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb31.6%
vrbo12.3%
both56.1%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Palm Desert)

Typical Home Value
$545,953
Median Sale Price
$564,000
Days to Pending
56
Palm Desert, CaliforniaRev $4,764ADR $403Occ 41%Score D (44)

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Quick Facts: Palm Desert

Active STRs
4,630
Avg Daily Rate
$255
Occupancy Rate
30%
Population
55,000
Annual Visitors
13,600,000

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