Rancho Cucamonga, California Short-Term Rental Market
Owner-occupancy required in Rancho Cucamonga, while Inland Empire STRs averaged $198 ADR, 55.4% occupancy, $2,968 monthly in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Rancho Cucamonga.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Rancho Cucamonga is a suburban city of 176,675 residents in San Bernardino County, roughly 40 miles east of Los Angeles. Short-term rental performance data for this page is tracked at the Inland Empire level, so every performance figure below describes the Inland Empire STR market. In September 2026, the Inland Empire STR market averaged an ADR of $198, occupancy of 55.4%, and average monthly revenue of $2,968 per listing. Year over year, occupancy rose 6.7%, ADR rose 1.2%, and revenue rose 5.9%, so recent growth has come mostly from more booked nights rather than higher rates. Summing typical monthly revenue across a full year gives an annualized figure of $33,313. Demand here is driven less by classic overnight tourism and more by shopping, dining, and events. Victoria Gardens, a 1.4 million square foot open-air center with more than 170 stores, is the main draw, along with Rancho Cucamonga Quakes minor-league baseball, the historic Cucamonga Valley wine district, and the Pacific Electric Trail. Much of the lodging demand comes from business and corporate travel tied to the regional logistics and industrial economy, plus value-oriented overflow stays for visitors to the greater Los Angeles area. No official visitor bureau publishes an annual visitor count, so visitor volume is not quoted here. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Rancho Cucamonga, so this profile omits them. For longer context, average annual ADR climbed from $124 in 2017 to a high of $214 in 2022 and was $201 in 2025, while 2026 year to date sits at $205 with 58.0% occupancy. Prospective hosts should also note that the city requires owner-occupancy for short-term rentals, which sharply limits who can operate here.
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 Rancho Cucamonga, so these counts are not Rancho Cucamonga-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 Rancho Cucamonga?
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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 (Rancho Cucamonga)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Rancho Cucamonga permits short-term rentals but regulates them tightly around owner-occupancy. The property must be the host’s primary residence, and the host must show proof of residency, so non-owner-occupied investor rentals are not allowed. Operators need three items: a Short-Term Rental Permit, a Business License, and a Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate. The permit application fee is $201, the permit is valid for 12 months, and it must be renewed annually. An on-site safety and compliance inspection is required before the permit is issued. Hosted stays are unlimited, while un-hosted stays are capped at 90 nights per year. Occupancy is capped at two guests per bedroom, including the host and any residents, and a dwelling is limited to two concurrent booking transactions. Short-term rentals are allowed only in residential zones (Very Low, Low, and Low Medium, or a single dwelling in another residential zone) and are prohibited in Commercial and Industrial zones. All advertising must display the permit number, a street-view image, and the maximum guest count. Guests pay a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax. Measure Q, approved by voters in November 2024 with 57.84% in favor, raised the rate from 10% to 12%. Nuisance activity such as noise, odors, and parking problems is prohibited, and enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current requirements with the city before buying or listing.
Market Comparison
In September 2026, the Inland Empire STR market posted an all-listings ADR of $198 and 55.4% occupancy. Entire-place listings stand well above that with a $268 ADR, and the luxury ($449) and professionally managed ($373) tiers are higher still. Year-over-year trends are favorable, with occupancy up 6.7%, ADR up 1.2%, and revenue up 5.9%. The market’s strength is steady demand tied to shopping, events, and business travel, with a summer peak of 62.9% occupancy in July. Its weakness is the regulatory environment, because the primary-residence requirement and the 90 night cap on un-hosted stays are stricter than the rules in many US markets. Top operator names and listing counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Rancho Cucamonga, so this profile omits them.
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