How Much Does the Average ADU go for on Airbnb in My Area? Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

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Airbnb is a perfect boon for an extraordinary experience of the journey and stay. In the business of real estate, Airbnb has stood out as the online marketplace with probably the highest number of data points all focused on what customers want and demand in the rental properties. 

With a 3% commission from hosts and 6-12% from guests on every rental contract from the website, Airbnb serves in 34,000 cities amongst more than 90 countries around the world. Millions and millions go on vacation and want a place to stay and make unforgettable memories. 

No doubt, these guests only long for pleasurable experiences. Hence, Airbnb provides them with validated customer-client interaction.

Accessory dwelling units commonly known as ADUs (that are a small addition to the main residence) are therefore a place of high interest for visitors and travelers and you as a host can earn a significant amount of profit from your property available for rent.

If hosts are able to rent their ADUs for at least 50 days through an entire year it would be equivalent to a 16% pay increment for an average employee. The prices can vary depending upon the location and area. There is a combination of factors that play a role in price determination in a specific neighborhood. Mostly the homeowners can charge what they like from their guests if they agree on some common grounds. Although the typical charges per stay do not vary greatly.

Apart from gaining monetary momentum, most people tend to rent their ADUs for the sake of meeting new and fresh people from different parts of the world. Their guests review the hosts after they have left the residence so that the next guests would be able to assess on the basis of honest reviews on how the hosts are and what to expect.

ADUs in various places are charged differently, depending upon the services, the area, the neighborhood, the location whether it is close to the city or close to suburbs, and other such factors. The amenities offered to the guests depend upon the host, how committed they are to get the best guests.

Stays in California:

A standard ADU of about 500 sq. ft. can cost about $100 on average in California.

Location: San Francisco, California, United States 

Remodeled Studio for a Staycation; Easy Parking!

Rent: $100/ night

To give you a little insight into what an average Airbnb ADU can cost you here is a list of different areas of various cities. Have a look at it:

Stays in Sacramento 

  1. Stays in North Sacramento:

Private Petite Chalet

Location: North Sacramento, California, United States

Rent: $93/ night

  1. Stays in North Oak Park, Sacramento

Monaco Suite

Location: North Oak Park Sacramento, California, United States

Rent: $95/ night

  1. Stays in Midtown, Sacramento

Irene House Quaint Victorian

Location: Midtown Sacramento, California, United States

Rent: $120/ night

  1. Stays in Downtown, Sacramento

Beautiful 1916 Victorian in Central Downtown

Location: Central Downtown Sacramento, California, United States

Rent: $120/ night

Below is the list of ten areas in the city of Los Angeles for an average Airbnb ADU rent per night:

The rents here in this part of the city are slightly higher.

Stays in Los Angeles

  1. Beachwood Hollywood Hills Studio Sanctuary

Location: LA, United States 

Rent: $150/ night

  1. Quiet Studio Near the Hollywood Sign

Location: Hollywood, LA, United States 

Rent: $120/ night

  1. The Rosemary LA (Silver lake)

Location: LA, United States 

Rent: $139/ night

  1. Cozy 1890’s Craftsman Apartment

Location: Venice Beach, LA, United States 

Rent: $140/ night

  1. Comfortable private room in Los Feliz

Location: LA, United States 

Rent: $105/ night

  1. Modern LA Cottage l Private Yard

Location: Long Beach, LA, United States 

Rent: $110/ night

  1. Hollywood Stars Inn, King Smoking

Location: LA, United States 

Rent: $100/ night

  1. Hollywood apt min from Walk of Fame (228)

Location: LA, United States 

Rent: $170/ night

  1. 3 Room suite close to Hollywood Fame Street 

Location: LA County, United States

Rent: $98/ night

  1. Designer Rm, Min Away from METRO

Location: LA cabins, United States

Rent: $100/ night

The average rent in San Diego for real estate is given below:

Stays in San Diego

  1. Porto Vista Hotel, King Deluxe with Balcony

Rent: $178/ night

  1. King Suite & Balcony in Central San Diego Estate

Rent: $78/ night

Location: San Diego, United States 

  1. Explorer’s Escape

Location: Mission Beach, San Diego

Rent: $78/ night

  1. Dana on Mission Bay, Queen Room 1 mile to SeaWorld

Location: Mission Beach, San Diego

Rent: $158/ night

  1. Ocean Abode on Skinniest strip of land

Location: South Mission Beach, San Diego, CA

Rent: $258/ night

  1. Clean and Modern, Ocean Views Fire Pit

Location: Pacific Beach, San Diego, San Diego, CA

Rent: $360/ night

The average rent in San Jose for real estate is given below:

Stays in San Jose

  1. Gated Community Guest Suite with Private Entrance

Location: San Jose, CA

Rent: $103/ night

  1. Simple Room- In N San Jose on Quiet St.

Location: San Jose, CA

Rent: $84/ night

  1. A gem in Willow Glen

Location: San Jose, CA

Rent: $60/ night

  1. San Jose Happy home

Location: San Jose, CA

Rent: $50/ night

  1. Big Luxury Beauty Yard Quiet House in Saratoga

Location: Saratoga, San Jose, CA

Rent: $65/ night

  1. West San Jose Home with Lynbrook High

Location: San Jose, CA cabins

Rent: $170/ night

The average rent in Orange County for real estate is given below: 

Stays in Orange County

  1. Private Entrance Full Bed Super Clean Newport Mesa

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Rent: $78/ night

  1. Huntington Beach Bungalow & Private Entrance

Location: Huntington Beach, Orange County, CA

Rent: $100/ night

  1. Steps Away from Doheny Beach – 1 BR Condo

Location: Dana Point, Orange County, CA

Rent: $230/ night

  1. Luxury Suite, 10min to Disneyland, Angel Stadium

Location: Orange, CA, United States

Rent: $90/ night

  1. Heart of OC, Large Space w/ 1BR&1rth

Location: Anaheim, Orange County, CA

Rent: $108/ night

  1. New port me-private entrance close to the beach

Location: Newport Beach, Orange County, CA

Rent: $108/ night

Figure 1 Rent Comparison Chart

Figure 2 ADU Rental Trend

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