Twentynine Palms Airbnb Rental Market Data, Revenue and Occupancy Rates 2026

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Twentynine Palms Airbnb Rental Market Data, Revenue and Occupancy Rates 2026

Is Twentynine Palms, CA a good Airbnb market in 2026?

Yes, with caveats. Twentynine Palms delivers a median annual revenue of $31,051, with 38% occupancy and a median ADR of $227 (Chalet data). The city enforces a 500-unit cap, five-unit-per-owner limit, and requires a VHR permit, business license, and a 17.75% tax stack, making regulatory compliance essential.

Top-quartile operators can achieve $51,470 in annual revenue. Asset value risk is present, as home values moved -3.2% year-over-year. Stay current on [Twentynine Palms STR regulations](/rental-regulations/twentynine-palms-ca).

New this quarter

Q2 2026 Market Momentum

Revenue and occupancy both rose YoY — demand is outpacing the prior cycle.

Active Operator Revenue (Q2)

$7,730$6,69715.4%

Per active full-time listing, Apr–Jun

Average Occupancy (Q2)

41.6%32.7%8.8%

Investment thesis

Why invest in Twentynine Palms, CA Airbnb rentals?

Twentynine Palms, California, sits at the intersection of affordability and yield, defined by its ability to deliver a median annual revenue of $31,051 across 357 full-time listings. This desert gateway, with a median occupancy of 38% and a median ADR of $227, produces a gross yield of 12.3% on a median home value of $252,382, placing it at #94 nationally for yield. Seasonality is pronounced: revenue peaks in March at $3,233 with 53% occupancy, but drops to $1,456 and 35% in February, underscoring the volatility between spring highs and late-summer lows.

The core of Twentynine Palms’ rental inventory is concentrated in 2BR and 3BR homes, which together make up nearly 60% of supply. Two-bedroom properties post $37,236 in annual revenue at $214 ADR and 48% occupancy, balancing higher demand with manageable price points. Three-bedroom homes, with $38,962 revenue and a premium $272, capture family and group travelers, though with slightly lower occupancy at 39%. Investors seeking to calibrate product to demand can connect with a Chalet agent for granular submarket guidance.

Geographically, nearly the entire active supply is clustered in zip 92277, where the median revenue is $32,486, ADR stands at $227, and occupancy mirrors the market at 38%. With a yield of 12.9% on a median home value of $252,682, this zip offers a clear benchmark for market-wide performance and risk, with little outperformance available through zip arbitrage but strong visibility into baseline returns.

The investor thesis at scale is driven by drive-market demand from Southern California, with Los Angeles and San Diego alone accounting for nearly a quarter of all guest reviews. International visitation is minimal at 2.6%. The average booking lead time of 46 days reflects a blend of spontaneous and planned travel, with a typical stay of just over three nights. Operators with strong compliance practices and local presence are best positioned to capture the upside, especially as the market’s top-quartile revenue reaches $51,470. To model specific returns and stress-test assumptions, use the Chalet ROI calculator.

Material risks are concentrated around asset value and regulatory cap. Home values moved -3.2% year-over-year, introducing capital risk for new entrants. The market’s seasonal trough in February sees revenue and occupancy at their lowest, challenging cash flow for highly leveraged operators. Regulatory risk is non-trivial: Twentynine Palms enforces a 500-unit cap, five-unit-per-owner limit, and requires a VHR permit, business license, and compliance with a 17.75% tax stack. No pending ordinance changes are on the horizon, but investors must stay current on Twentynine Palms STR regulations as compliance costs and license availability remain gating factors.

Twentynine Palms is a yield-driven, compliance-intensive market where the median operator earns $31,051, but long-term upside hinges on regulatory access and capital discipline.

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The market average hides a two-tier reality

Most market reports quote a single average, but in every STR market a wide gap separates full-time professional operators from part-time and underperforming listings. Underwriting against that average understates the upside for operators willing to do the work — and overstates it for everyone else.

Chalet's active-operator benchmark filters out part-time and dormant listings so you can underwrite against what real operators in this market actually earn.

Top Quartile Operators$51,470

Top 25% of 111 listings

Active Operator Average$29,832

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All-Listings Average$25,855

What typical market reports quote — every listing, incl. part-time

Bottom Quartile

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Monthly Revenue & Seasonality

Revenue per active listing in Twentynine Palms, CA, by month. Demand peaks Dec–Feb.

Monthly Revenue Trend

Revenue per active listing by month in Twentynine Palms, CA

$2,614

Season	Occ.	Revenue
Summer Jun–Aug	33%	$2,251
Spring Mar–May	45%	$2,482
Fall Sep–Nov	33%	$2,040
Winter Dec–Feb	39%	$2,561

Monthly Occupancy & Daily Rates

How occupancy and ADR move through the year — peak, shoulder, and low season patterns.

Monthly Occupancy Rate

Annual avg 38% · peaks at 54% in Apr

54% (Apr)

Summer peak

38%

Annual avg

Revenue by Bedroom Count

Annual revenue, occupancy, and ADR by bedroom configuration — Twentynine Palms runs mostly 2 Bedrooms, but 5 Bedrooms deliver the highest annual revenue.

Bedrooms	Listings	Occupancy	ADR	Annual Revenue
Studio	13	39%	$182	$26,179
1 Bedroom	121	39%	$181	$25,726
2 BedroomMost common	133

Home Values & Guest Demand

Median home-value trend and where Twentynine Palms guests travel from.

Median Home Value

$252,382▼ 3.21% YoY

Source: Zillow ZHVI

Peak: $265,177 in Dec 2024

Home values in Twentynine Palms are softening — buyers may have negotiating leverage they didn't have 12 months ago.

Where Guests Come From

Top origin cities · Twentynine Palms

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357

Active STRs tracked in Twentynine Palms

$252K

Median home value

Step 2: Line up financing

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Compliance & Rules

Airbnb Rules & Regulations in Twentynine Palms, CA

Before setting up an Airbnb in Twentynine Palms, review the local STR regulations and confirm any HOA restrictions on your specific property.

Full Twentynine Palms STR regulation guide

Are Airbnbs legal in Twentynine Palms, California?

Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Twentynine Palms with a valid VHR permit and business license, subject to a 500-unit citywide cap.

Do I need a license to operate an Airbnb in Twentynine Palms?

Yes, you need a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) permit and a City Business License to operate an Airbnb in Twentynine Palms.

Step 3: Stress-test the deal

Calculate your Airbnb income potential in Twentynine Palms, CA

Run any Twentynine Palms address through Chalet's calculator — instant, data-backed estimates of occupancy, nightly rate, and annual revenue, plus cash flow and returns.

Calculate Your Income Potential

Twentynine Palms market average

$31,051

/yr

Projected gross rental income at market occupancy and nightly rate.

Avg daily rate

$227

Occupancy

38%

Gross yield

12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the questions investors ask most about this market.

Is Airbnb profitable in Twentynine Palms, CA?

Yes. Operating a short-term rental in Twentynine Palms, CA can be highly profitable. Listings see consistent guest demand, with a whole-market median of $31,051 annually at 38% occupancy.

How much can you make on Airbnb in Twentynine Palms, CA?

The whole-market median is $31,051 per year. Bedroom count drives the spread: Studios average $26,179, 1 Bedrooms average $25,726, 2 Bedrooms average $37,236.

Trust & Sources

How we build this report

Data sources

Proprietary Chalet STR performance data (357 active listings tracked daily)
Local Chalet market-partner verification
City permit records and public county data

Methodology notes

Active operator = listing with sustained availability and booking activity over the trailing 12 months
Revenue figures are gross of platform fees, before operating expenses and taxes
Updated monthly · last refresh August 2026