Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
Los Osos, CA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Los Osos brought in $40,352 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Los Osos run through May 2026.
The short answer
Los Osos Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged $250 a night and were booked on 52% of available nights.
May, the best month, brought in about 71% more per listing than December, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Los Osos is the 602nd-largest of 643 California markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Los Osos?
Gross bookings per Los Osos listing averaged $40,352 over the 12 months to May 2026 (California average: $46,107), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Los Osos listing brought in $5,610 in May, its best month, and $3,280 in December, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Los Osos's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $10,200+ a month, about 3.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,800 or more, roughly $1,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $3,010 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,610 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
May earned about 1.7 times what December did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
Los Osos Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
May led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in July.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $5,117 | 56.7% | $239 | $171 | 86 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2025 | $5,479 | 70.4% | $227 | $177 | 68 days | 8.4 nights |
| Aug 2025 | $4,511 | 55.4% | $218 | $146 | 57 days | 2.7 nights |
| Sep 2025 | $4,286 | 59.5% | $221 | $143 | 53 days | 8.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $4,220 | 53.8% | $220 | $136 | 64 days | 4.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,909 | 55.1% | $212 | $130 | 62 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,279 | 41.7% | $213 | $106 | 45 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,600 | 42.2% | $250 | $116 | 45 days | 6.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $4,124 | 54.1% | $251 | $147 | 25 days | 3.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $4,242 | 50.2% | $261 | $137 | 53 days | 4.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $4,163 | 48.6% | $266 | $139 | 44 days | 2.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $5,606 | 57.6% | $276 | $181 | 49 days | 4.3 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Los Osos home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb profit calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Los Osos Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Los Osos Airbnb took in $40,352 in the 12 months to May 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,290 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $3,670 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,780 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,520 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,970 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
Los Osos Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $37,572 | $59,820 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Los Osos bookings | $2,780 | $4,430 |
| Gross bookings | $40,352 | $64,250 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Los Osos listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,500 | −$8,750 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,780 | −$4,430 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,020 | −$3,210 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$810 | −$1,280 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,210 | −$1,930 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$400 | −$400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$200 | −$200 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$12,920 | −$20,200 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $27,432about $2,290 a month | $44,050about $3,670 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Los Osos Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Los Osos's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Los Osos home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Los Osos's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Los Osos listings are booked on 78% or more of their nights, against 59% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $185 adds about $1,870 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $310 a night or more, against a median of $185. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $3,760 a year.
- Open for the busy months. May brought the average listing about $5,610, against $3,280 in December, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Los Osos listings average 4.93 stars, and 85% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $5,350 a month, against $3,360 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Los Osos?
Los Osos listings were booked on 52% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points above the California average (43%) and 11 points above the U.S. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 42% in December to 70% in July.
Across Los Osos's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 89%+ of open nights, 30 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 78% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 59% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 27% or less, roughly two nights a week.
July was the busiest month in Los Osos, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Los Osos?
The average nightly rate in Los Osos, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $250 over the past year, about 32% below the California average of $370 and about 25% below the U.S. average of $335. Rates peak in May at about $275 and bottom out in November and December at about $210.
Across Los Osos's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $500+ a night, about 2.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $310 or more, about $130 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $185 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $120 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
May rates ran 30% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Los Osos?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Los Osos it averaged $129 over the past year, from about $106 in December to about $181 in May.
Across Los Osos's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $249+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $118 or more, about $16 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $102 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $49 or less, about half of the median.
May RevPAR was about 1.7 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The 12-month RevPAR of $129 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Los Osos
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Los Osos is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in May and bottomed out in December.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Los Osos?
Guests book Los Osos stays 51 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 86 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical June booking is made in late March.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 51 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Los Osos
5% of the 20 active listings in Los Osos display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Los Osos.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Los Osos
AirROI's area guide picks Los Osos State Park, Montaña de Oro and Los Padres National Forest as the parts of Los Osos that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Los Osos State Park | A beautiful coastal park with stunning views of the ocean and opportunities for outdoor activities. Popular for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility. | Elfin Forest, Montaña de Oro State Park, Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Tide Pools, Birdwatching, Kayaking |
| Montaña de Oro | A stunning coastal region with dramatic cliffs and hiking trails. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and natural beauty. | Hiking trails, Beach access, Stunning coastal views, Wildflower viewing, Nature photography, Horseback riding |
| Los Padres National Forest | A vast natural area ideal for hiking, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers. | Hiking trails, Camping, Wildlife viewing, Scenic drives, Biking trails, Picnic areas |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Los Osos vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 29 km, Avila Beach (17 km away, 97 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.2 times as much as Los Osos.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood Park 1 km | 38 | $43,192 | $232 | 52% |
| Morro Bay 7 km | 226 | $49,098 | $321 | 44% |
| Cayucos 15 km | 196 | $63,490 | $469 | 43% |
| San Luis Obispo 17 km | 313 | $64,414 | $436 | 48% |
| Avila Beach 17 km | 97 | $89,647 | $642 | 41% |
| Atascadero 24 km | 185 | $48,484 | $386 | 41% |
| Pismo Beach 25 km | 248 | $49,747 | $456 | 36% |
| Grover Beach 29 km | 99 | $45,574 | $369 | 42% |
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Markets Similar to Los Osos
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Los Osos:
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- Northampton Airbnb data MA · $249/night · 53.6%
- Sparks Airbnb data NV · $250/night · 51.2%
- Keaau Airbnb data HI · $263/night · 52.3%
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FAQ
Los Osos Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Los Osos?
An active Los Osos Airbnb grossed $40,352 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,800 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Los Osos?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Los Osos listings earn between $1,610 and $4,800 in a typical month, and the top tenth $10,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Los Osos?
Listings in Los Osos were booked on 52% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the California average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Los Osos?
The average booked night in Los Osos cost $250 before fees. Half of listings charge between $120 and $310, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Los Osos?
In Los Osos, 5% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Los Osos?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Los Osos Airbnb grossed $40,352 in the 12 months to May 2026, 12% below the California average of $46,107, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $27,432 a year (about $2,290 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $3,670 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Los Osos?
May paid best over the past year, at $5,610 per active listing, and December paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Los Osos?
Each night a Los Osos listing was open to book earned $129 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $249 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Los Osos?
Los Osos stays were booked 51 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Los Osos?
The average Los Osos Airbnb stay lasted 6.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 32 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Los Osos rated?
Guests rate Los Osos Airbnbs 4.93 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Los Osos?
Los Osos State Park, Montaña de Oro and Los Padres National Forest draw the most short-term rental interest in Los Osos. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Los Osos?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Los Osos as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Baywood Park, 1 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Los Osos?
In Los Osos, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $55; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Los Osos from June 2025 to May 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.