Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Oakland, United States

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Oakland, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Oakland Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,321 72% $149 $40,487

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Oakland Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Oakland

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,321 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Oakland. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Private Cabin by Lake Merritt
1 BR · Entire cabin · Oakland
5.0
746 reviews
85–100% $117 $39,569 View listing
#2 90
Ground Floor Upgraded Victorian in Alameda 2BR/1BA
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
5.0
556 reviews
85–100% $204 $68,115 View listing
#3 90
Garden entry private suite near shops and transit
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Oakland
5.0
505 reviews
85–100% $132 $26,991 View listing
#4 90
Secret Garden Cottage
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
4.8
498 reviews
80% $168 $32,221 View listing
#5 90 4.8
480 reviews
80% $380 $115,771 View listing
#6 90 4.9
478 reviews
85–100% $88 $15,955 View listing
#7 90
Large Cottage Near SF, Beach, Airport w/ Backyard
1 BR · Entire cottage · Oakland
4.9
427 reviews
85–100% $233 $79,515 View listing
#8 90
Cozy private studio-private entrance-private bath
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Oakland
4.8
415 reviews
81% $92 $14,352 View listing
#9 90
Alameda Zen Cottage
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Oakland
5.0
347 reviews
85–100% $132 $45,142 View listing
#10 90
Cozy & Chic Farmhouse Studio: Walk to Lake Merritt
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
4.8
343 reviews
85–100% $131 $41,899 View listing
#11 90
Garden getaway near SF
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Oakland
5.0
326 reviews
82% $125 $37,440 View listing
#12 90
A Midcentury's Night Dream- Oakland
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
5.0
291 reviews
80% $164 $44,218 View listing
#13 90 4.8
291 reviews
85–100% $61 $14,893 View listing
#14 90
Spacious 1906 Victorian in-law apartment
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Oakland
5.0
283 reviews
85–100% $154 $43,359 View listing
#15 90
JadeHome -- Townhome style
2 BR · Entire home · Oakland
4.9
250 reviews
85% $161 $52,192 View listing
#16 90 5.0
243 reviews
85–100% $114 $41,021 View listing
#17 90 4.9
222 reviews
82% $157 $36,410 View listing
#18 90
Beautiful Spanish Bungalow
2 BR · Entire home · Oakland
5.0
214 reviews
85–100% $190 $38,258 View listing
#19 90 4.8
200 reviews
85–100% $88 $20,362 View listing
#20 90
Cozy condo in the heart of Alameda
1 BR · Entire condo · Oakland
5.0
186 reviews
85–100% $163 $33,152 View listing
#21 90
Alameda 1b/1b garden level flat in 1885 Victorian
1 BR · Entire home · Oakland
4.9
159 reviews
79% $205 $59,895 View listing
#22 90
Cozy Central Alameda Studio
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Oakland
4.8
158 reviews
85% $89 $25,267 View listing
#23 90
Modern living meets classic Bay Area Victorian.
3 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
5.0
152 reviews
80% $255 $70,274 View listing
#24 90
Lakeside retreat filled with art
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
5.0
148 reviews
85–100% $176 $46,819 View listing
#25 90 4.9
129 reviews
85–100% $55 $18,670 View listing
#26 90
Sunny Garden Oasis 1 Block to BART, minutes to SF
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
4.8
121 reviews
85–100% $120 $31,644 View listing
#27 90
Modern newly built Spaceroom
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Oakland
5.0
120 reviews
85–100% $105 $27,630 View listing
#28 90
Sunny Garden Studio with Parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
5.0
119 reviews
85–100% $151 $48,889 View listing
#29 90
2BR |King Bed |Exclusive Parking|Walk to Grocery
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Oakland
4.8
118 reviews
85% $170 $50,730 View listing
#30 90
Coastal Zen Den
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Oakland
4.8
111 reviews
85–100% $208 $67,549 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Oakland Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Oakland?

    Private Cabin by Lake Merritt ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 746 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $14,352 to $115,771, with a median of $40,295, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Oakland.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 72% across Oakland during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Oakland →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.