Amazing views, resort like - 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $350,555
- Occupancy
- 45.6%
- Daily rate
- $2,121
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
San Jose, CA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in San Jose brought in $23,411 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 46% less than the California average of $43,088.
The short answer
San Jose Airbnb Market at a Glance
San Jose is priced below the California average. Listings averaged $201 a night, about 43% less than that average of $355, and were booked on 43% of available nights, close to its 43% occupancy.
Timing matters: in June, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 2,228 active listings, San Jose is the seventh-largest of 643 California markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 5% while the number of active listings grew 26%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in San Jose?
Gross bookings per San Jose listing averaged $23,411 over the 12 months to September 2026 (California average: $43,088), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average San Jose listing brings in $4,740 in June, its best month, and $2,400 in January, its slowest. February runs within 4% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $7,370+ a month, about 3.5 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,430 or more, roughly $2,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,130 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $945 or less, about 44% 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.
June earns about twice what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $3,110 $5,530 $2,210
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
San Jose Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,699 | 46.9% | $179 | $90 | 26 days | 7.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,776 | 46.0% | $179 | $90 | 26 days | 7.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,687 | 46.0% | $179 | $90 | 31 days | 7.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,859 | 45.4% | $180 | $92 | 26 days | 6.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,589 | 43.4% | $179 | $84 | 25 days | 8.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,590 | 43.7% | $193 | $93 | 50 days | 6.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,788 | 45.8% | $179 | $90 | 23 days | 6.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,498 | 44.3% | $179 | $83 | 25 days | 7.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,533 | 48.7% | $201 | $114 | 29 days | 7.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,525 | 58.7% | $259 | $184 | 52 days | 8.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $4,798 | 51.1% | $223 | $155 | 61 days | 8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $4,086 | 55.0% | $205 | $132 | 33 days | 6.5 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. 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.
The typical San Jose listing earns about $2,130 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in San Jose Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Jose Airbnb took in $23,411 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,320 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 $2,770 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,490 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,140 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.
San Jose Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $21,411 | $44,430 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of San Jose bookings | $2,000 | $4,140 |
| Gross bookings | $23,411 | $48,570 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 75% of San Jose listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,890 | −$5,990 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,000 | −$4,140 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,170 | −$2,430 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$470 | −$970 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$700 | −$1,460 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$230 | −$230 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see San Jose's Airbnb rules | −$120 | −$120 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$7,580 | −$15,340 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $15,831about $1,320 a month | $33,230about $2,770 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own San Jose Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from San Jose'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 San Jose home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How San Jose's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of San Jose listings are booked on 71% or more of their nights, against 48% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $130 adds about $1,290 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $235 a night or more, against a median of $130. 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 $2,140 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, June brings the average listing about $4,740, against $2,400 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. San Jose listings average 4.78 stars, and 34% 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 $4,050 a month, against $1,950 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in San Jose?
San Jose listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the California average and 2 percentage points above the U.S. average (41%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 58% in June and falls to 44% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 86%+ of open nights, 38 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 71% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 48% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 24% or less, under two nights a week.
June is usually the busiest month in San Jose, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 49% 59% 43%
The 12-month rate of 43% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in San Jose?
The average nightly rate in San Jose, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $201 over the past year, about 43% below the California average of $355 and about 37% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June at about $225 and bottom out in October and November at about $165.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about five times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $395+ a night, about three times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $235 or more, about $110 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $130 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $80 or less, about 62% of the median.
June rates run 38% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $183 $259 $151
The 12-month ADR of $201 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in San Jose?
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 San Jose it averaged $92 over the past year, from about $77 in a typical January to about $158 in a typical June.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $203+ per open night, about 3.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $118 or more, about $60 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $60 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $31 or less, about half of the median.
June RevPAR is about twice January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $102 $184 $71
The 12-month RevPAR of $92 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 San Jose
San Jose has one high season, May through August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to February and slows again in April. A listing earns about 67% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in San Jose
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,110 $4,740 $2,400
Revenue by month in San Jose in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,400 |
| February | Low season | $2,490 |
| March | Shoulder season | $2,910 |
| April | Low season | $2,770 |
| May | High season | $3,410 |
| June | High season | $4,740 |
| July | High season | $4,400 |
| August | High season | $3,590 |
| September | Low season | $2,630 |
| October | Low season | $2,700 |
| November | Low season | $2,570 |
| December | Low season | $2,750 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–August | $4,040 | 53% | $206 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch | $2,910 | 49% | $178 |
| Low seasonApril, September–February | $2,610 | 47% | $171 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in San Jose?
Guests book San Jose stays 36 days ahead on average (about five weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 49 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical July booking is made in late May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 31 days 61 days 18 days
The 12-month figure of 36 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 San Jose
Short-term rentals are legal in San Jose with no special permit: up to 180 days a year when the host is away and 365 when home, no accessory dwelling units, and a 12% hotel tax that Airbnb collects.
Fewer than 1% of the 2,228 active listings in San Jose display a registration, permit or license number. That 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.
The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the San Jose Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Jose
AirROI's area guide picks six San Jose neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen and Santana Row. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Jose | The vibrant heart of San Jose, packed with cultural venues, restaurants, and nightlife. Ideal for business travelers and tourists with easy access to attractions like the SAP Center and the San Jose Museum of Art. | SAP Center, San Jose Museum of Art, The Tech Interactive, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Children's Discovery Museum |
| Willow Glen | A charming, upscale neighborhood with tree-lined streets, boutique shops, and a strong sense of community. Popular for long-term stays and ideal for families visiting the area. | Willow Glen Downtown, Guadalupe River Park, Willow Glen Parks, Local cafes and boutiques |
| Santana Row | A premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in San Jose. Culturally rich and luxurious, perfect for attracting visitors looking for a high-end experience. | Santana Row Shopping Center, Ramona Flowers, Bistro Vida, The Mint Cafe, Cinemark Theater |
| Mountain View | Located just north of San Jose, this area is home to many tech companies and has a thriving downtown. Attracts business travelers and tech industry professionals. | Shoreline Park, Computer History Museum, Downtown Mountain View, Castro Street restaurants, Googleplex |
| Almaden Valley | A quieter, family-oriented area with beautiful homes and parks. Ideal for families or longer-term travelers looking for a peaceful stay. | Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Oakridge Shopping Center, local wineries, light hiking trails |
| Japantown | A historic neighborhood known for its rich cultural heritage, restaurants, and unique shops. Attracts visitors interested in culture and food experiences. | Japanese American Museum of San Jose, Shinto Shrine, Local sushi and ramen spots, Cultural festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
San Jose Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
San Jose is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 42% of listings, against 57% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 63%, about 3.9 times the share of apartments and condos (16%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
San Jose Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 57%
- Private room 42%
- Shared room <1%
- Hotel room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 56.9% | 1,267 |
| Private room | 42.0% | 935 |
| Shared room | 0.9% | 19 |
| Hotel room | 0.3% | 7 |
Listings by property type
San Jose Airbnb listings by property type
- House 63%
- Apartment/Condo 16%
- Hotel/Boutique 14%
- Others 6%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 63.0% | 1,403 |
| Apartment/Condo | 16.2% | 360 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 14.1% | 315 |
| Others | 6.0% | 133 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.6% | 13 |
| Unique stay | 0.2% | 4 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in San Jose Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in San Jose (33% of entire homes), and 32% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 1,230 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
San Jose entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
11%
33%
24%
17%
10%
6%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 10.6% | 130 |
| 1 bedroom | 33.0% | 406 |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% | 297 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.6% | 204 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% | 120 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% | 75 |
What Each Home Size Earns in San Jose
A typical studio in San Jose earned $14,300 over the past year, against $83,400 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 130 | $14,300 | $16,900 | $147 | 47% |
| 1 bedroom | 406 | $17,200 | $20,800 | $167 | 47% |
| 2 bedrooms | 297 | $30,600 | $33,500 | $251 | 48% |
| 3 bedrooms | 204 | $43,800 | $46,100 | $364 | 47% |
| 4 bedrooms | 120 | $64,800 | $63,800 | $466 | 50% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 75 | $83,400 | $91,600 | $751 | 46% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in San Jose Sleep?
Most San Jose listings are sized for couples and small families: 64% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 17% take eight or more. Shares are of the 1,500 listings with a guest capacity on file (67% of the market).
San Jose listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
4%
27%
12%
21%
5%
10%
3%
17%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 4.0% | 60 |
| 2 guests | 26.5% | 397 |
| 3 guests | 12.2% | 182 |
| 4 guests | 21.3% | 319 |
| 5 guests | 5.3% | 80 |
| 6 guests | 10.5% | 157 |
| 7 guests | 2.8% | 42 |
| 8+ guests | 17.4% | 260 |
How San Jose Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
San Jose hosts set up an average of 2.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About two in ten listings (19%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 11
- Beds per listing
- 2.2
- Show exact location
- 19%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in San Jose Offer?
Backyards are common in San Jose: 43% of listings have one.
Share of San Jose listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in San Jose
Listings in San Jose with a pool view earned about 3.2 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $74,400 against $23,000. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about 3.0 times as much) and life-size games (about 2.3 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for San Jose listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool view | 0.7% | $74,400 | $23,000 | +223% |
| Pool table | 2% | $66,800 | $22,600 | +195% |
| Life size games | 0.6% | $53,100 | $23,200 | +129% |
| Sauna | 0.6% | $53,000 | $23,200 | +128% |
| Children's playroom | 0.7% | $52,100 | $23,200 | +125% |
| Game console | 2% | $49,500 | $22,900 | +116% |
| Sound system | 5% | $47,300 | $22,100 | +114% |
| Hammock | 2% | $46,800 | $22,900 | +104% |
| Theme room | 0.8% | $45,000 | $23,200 | +94% |
| Backyard | 43% | $31,900 | $17,000 | +87% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in San Jose?
San Jose draws mostly domestic guests: 87% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Los Angeles is the largest source outside San Jose, at about 5% of reviews. Of the 13% from abroad, the largest groups come from Canada and China. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 58%, followed by Spanish and Chinese.
87% of San Jose guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 87%
- International 13%
Where San Jose guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| San Jose | 7.7% |
| Los Angeles | 4.7% |
| San Francisco | 3.1% |
| San Diego | 2.0% |
| Sacramento | 1.9% |
Where San Jose guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 86.9% |
| Canada | 1.6% |
| China | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | 0.9% |
| Mexico | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by San Jose guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 58.4% |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| French | 2.9% |
| Hindi | 2.4% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in San Jose?
San Jose Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 34% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.89 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in San Jose; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.81 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in San Jose: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly eight in ten San Jose listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 28% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year San Jose listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 50%
- 181-270 days 27%
- 91-180 days 18%
- 31-90 days 4%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 50.4% | 1,124 |
| 181-270 days | 27.4% | 610 |
| 91-180 days | 18.0% | 402 |
| 31-90 days | 4.1% | 91 |
| 1-30 days | 0.0% | 1 |
Days a year San Jose listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 5%
- 181-270 days 19%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 27%
- 1-30 days 21%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.6% | 102 |
| 181-270 days | 18.6% | 415 |
| 91-180 days | 27.9% | 622 |
| 31-90 days | 27.4% | 610 |
| 1-30 days | 21.5% | 479 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in San Jose?
The average San Jose booking lasts 8.8 nights, longest in July and shortest in February. Listings took about 18 bookings each over the year, some 38,800 in all. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in San Jose
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 7.7 nights 9.1 nights 6.9 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
San Jose Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Nearly six in ten listings in San Jose accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by San Jose listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in San Jose?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in San Jose, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 56% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 39% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of San Jose listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in San Jose?
Nearly nine in ten San Jose listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $109, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $280, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 8.8 nights, that adds roughly $12 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $109
- Average cleaning fee
- $280
- Listings charging a fee
- 86.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 8.5%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in San Jose
The top-grossing Airbnb in San Jose, a six-bedroom home, took in $351,000 over the past year, about 15 times the city's average of $23,400. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Amazing views, resort like - 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.98 
The Villa at The Ranch Almaden Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- $278,336
- Occupancy
- 23.5%
- Daily rate
- $3,495
Grand Castle Villa in San Jose Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $267,298
- Occupancy
- 55.5%
- Daily rate
- $2,021
Golden-Era 8BR Wedding, Event & Stay + Pool & Spa Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- $238,463
- Occupancy
- 44.0%
- Daily rate
- $1,936
Luxurious & Grand 8 BR at the heart of San Jose Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- $212,944
- Occupancy
- 76.2%
- Daily rate
- $756
Under One Roof| Spacious Group Stay| Pool Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $192,194
- Occupancy
- 64.9%
- Daily rate
- $790
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in San Jose?
Emily is the top-grossing host in San Jose, with $2.04 million in bookings across 71 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 10% of the market's 2,228 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Allison Rental grossed $97,100 per listing, about 3.4 times Emily's $28,700.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | 71 | $2,036,606 | $28,685 | 4.81/5 | |
| Lucy | 33 | $1,288,367 | $39,041 | 4.88/5 | |
| Allison Rental | 10 | $970,858 | $97,086 | 4.93/5 | |
| 4 | Jurgen & Susie | 9 | $667,407 | $74,156 | 4.89/5 |
| 5 | Carlos Jr | 10 | $662,457 | $66,246 | 4.78/5 |
| 6 | Christina | 38 | $653,391 | $17,195 | 4.83/5 |
| 7 | Deborah | 10 | $600,620 | $60,062 | 4.60/5 |
| 8 | Joanne | 7 | $586,026 | $83,718 | 4.86/5 |
| 9 | Diana | 6 | $521,324 | $86,887 | 4.47/5 |
| 10 | Daniel & Grace | 29 | $489,831 | $16,891 | 4.76/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in San Jose?
Only 4% of San Jose listings are classed as professionally managed, though 49% of listings have a co-host. 56% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 23% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 75% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 56.4%
- Professional management
- 3.6%
- Cohosted listings
- 49.3%
- Instant Book enabled
- 22.7%
- Simplified Pricing
- 74.7%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in San Jose
8 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in San Jose, and companies run 11% of its 2,228 active listings. CloudLiving-Rooms is the largest, with 40 listings and an average guest rating of 4.80; the next largest are RoomPicks, Properly Co-Host, Global Luxury Suites I and Allison AlliStay. Among the five largest, Allison AlliStay's homes rate highest, at 4.93.
The five largest run 5% of San Jose's listings
Share of San Jose's 2,228 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- CloudLiving-Rooms 2% · 40
- RoomPicks <1% · 22
- Properly Co-Host <1% · 16
- Global Luxury Suites I <1% · 14
- Allison AlliStay <1% · 10
- All other listings 95%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in California, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
San Jose vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 18 km, Saratoga (15 km away, 30 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.7 times as much as San Jose. Campbell and Live Oak were the busiest, each booked on 48% of nights against 43% in San Jose.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell 8 km | 66 | $30,857 | $247 | 48% |
| Santa Clara 9 km | 425 | $25,778 | $220 | 43% |
| Milpitas 11 km | 99 | $14,412 | $157 | 42% |
| Sunnyvale 13 km | 329 | $20,124 | $177 | 46% |
| Cupertino 14 km | 86 | $21,623 | $205 | 45% |
| Saratoga 15 km | 30 | $64,094 | $609 | 40% |
| Los Gatos 16 km | 101 | $30,425 | $237 | 42% |
| Live Oak 18 km | 36 | $28,767 | $240 | 48% |
Other Airbnb Markets in California
- Los Angeles Airbnb data 9,937 listings
- San Diego Airbnb data 9,532 listings
- San Francisco Airbnb data 4,310 listings
- Palm Springs Airbnb data 3,491 listings
- Big Bear Lake Airbnb data 3,189 listings
- Mammoth Lakes Airbnb data 2,652 listings
- South Lake Tahoe Airbnb data 1,814 listings
- Palm Desert Airbnb data 1,667 listings
See all 643 California Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to San Jose
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to San Jose:
- Wake Forest Airbnb data NC · $201/night · 43.1%
- Lynnwood Airbnb data WA · $200/night · 43.1%
- Newport News Airbnb data VA · $200/night · 43.0%
- Tucson Airbnb data AZ · $197/night · 43.2%
- Portsmouth Airbnb data VA · $205/night · 43.1%
- Renton Airbnb data WA · $206/night · 43.2%
FAQ
San Jose Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in San Jose?
An active San Jose Airbnb grossed $23,411 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 2,228 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,430 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in San Jose?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of San Jose listings earn between $945 and $4,430 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,370 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 San Jose?
Listings in San Jose were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the California average. June is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in San Jose?
The average booked night in San Jose cost $201 before fees. Half of listings charge between $80 and $235, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in San Jose?
Yes: San Jose allows short stays in your home with no special permit, up to 180 days a year when you are away and 365 days when you are home, but not in an accessory dwelling unit. The San Jose Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.
Is Airbnb profitable in San Jose?
Yes, when it's run well. The average San Jose Airbnb grossed $23,411 in the 12 months to September 2026, 46% below the California average of $43,088. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $15,831 a year (about $1,320 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 $2,770 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in San Jose?
June usually pays best, averaging $4,740 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in San Jose?
Each night a San Jose listing was open to book earned $92 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 $203 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in San Jose?
San Jose stays were booked 36 days (about five 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 San Jose?
The average San Jose Airbnb stay lasted 8.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in San Jose rated?
Guests rate San Jose Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in San Jose?
Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen and Santana Row draw the most short-term rental interest in San Jose. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in San Jose?
AirROI counted 2,228 active Airbnb listings in San Jose as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Campbell, 8 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in San Jose?
In San Jose, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $109, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $280, so the median is the better guide.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 2,228 active Airbnb listings in San Jose from October 2025 to September 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.
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