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San Luis Obispo, California

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

San Luis Obispo, California Short-Term Rental Market

BMarket Score 75/100

Quick Answer: San Luis Obispo, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 60%. average monthly revenue is $6,949. average daily rate is $438. the top operator is Seven Sisters Vacation Rentals with 141 listings. market score is 75/100 (grade B).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$6,949
↑ 4.6% YoY
60%
Occupancy
↑ 0.3% YoY
$438
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 3.8% YoY
80.5 days avg lead time3.6 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation71
Seasonality71
Investability57
Rental Demand72
Revenue Growth89

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for San Luis Obispo, California
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan38%$264$2,886
Feb47%$269$2,990
Mar50%$282$3,761
Apr54%$299$4,267
May52%$317$4,313
Jun61%$360$5,673
Jul68%$338$6,183
Aug60%$323$5,282
Sep53%$306$4,324
Oct52%$299$4,260
Nov51%$305$3,960
Dec46%$300$3,796

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in San Luis Obispo

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

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Seven Sisters Vacation Rentals1418,919★ 4.81
2Paso Robles Vacation Rentals13216,301★ 4.88
3Beach Bum Holiday Rentals1144,017★ 4.68
4Scenic Coast Property Management885,427★ 4.78
5Coastal Vacation Rentals & Property Management864,846★ 4.68

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in San Luis Obispo?

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

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed1,498
2 bed1,097
3 bed1,110
4 bed464
5 bed277

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$452
Luxury$801
Professionally Managed$586

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$5,781
Entire Place$7,210
House$7,416

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb40.5%
vrbo7.6%
both51.9%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (San Luis Obispo)

Typical Home Value
$1,100,490
Median Sale Price
$1,060,000
Days to Pending
15
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaRev $6,949ADR $438Occ 60%Score B (75)

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Quick Facts: San Luis Obispo

Active STRs
486
Avg Daily Rate
$313
Occupancy Rate
70%
Population
49,729
Annual Visitors
2,500,000

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