San Diego, CA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in San Diego, CA. Based on 40+ datapoints.
San Diego, CA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 40+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
1.9%
Avg Cash on Cash
-19.1%
Median Cashflow
-$4,057/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,346/mo
Avg Price
$1,172,286
Price Range
$315,000 - $2,107,100
Rent to Price
0.46%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
2%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 1.9%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 40+ analyzed properties, San Diego, CA STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$4,057 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,346/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
3863 Mount Ainsworth Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
Price
$1,231,500
Rent
$6,537
CachFlow
-$4,175
CoC
-18.11
11944 Windom Peak Way, San Diego, CA 92131
Price
$1,586,600
Rent
$6,562
CachFlow
-$6,273
CoC
-21.07
San Diego, CA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$4,057/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •1.9% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 2% positive cashflow rate, San Diego, CA requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $315,000 to $2,107,100
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs