Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Palm Desert, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Palm Desert, 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.

Palm Desert Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,551 50% $289 $55,142

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Palm Desert

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,551 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Palm Desert. 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
Cozy Casita in the Heart of Palm Desert
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Palm Desert
5.0
462 reviews
81% $113 $29,884 View listing
#2 90
El Paseo Paradise! 3BR Desert Oasis with Pool/Spa
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
104 reviews
84% $431 $114,073 View listing
#3 90
Close to El Paseo & Eisenhower Hosp-Yard for dogs
1 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
102 reviews
85–100% $152 $17,176 View listing
#4 90
Private Yard/Pool, Stocked, Central, Ample Parking
4 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
51 reviews
85–100% $413 $110,684 View listing
#5 90
Comfortable, colorful, close to all 3 bedroom.
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
44 reviews
85–100% $130 $13,910 View listing
#6 90
El paseo studio with a view!
Studio BR · Entire condo · Palm Desert
5.0
40 reviews
85–100% $196 $45,777 View listing
#7 90
Location, location location Hacienda Del Sol !
4 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
27 reviews
83% $638 $58,070 View listing
#8 90
Hidden Oasis: Pickleball Waterslide Game Room Gym!
7 BR · Entire villa · Palm Desert
5.0
21 reviews
81% $1,540 $374,220 View listing
#9 90
3 King Beds-Spacious-Bring the Family-Dogs welcome
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
4.9
9 reviews
85–100% $109 $10,137 View listing
#10 90
Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert "Cute Condo"
2 BR · Entire condo · Palm Desert
5.0
8 reviews
85–100% $243 $44,878 View listing
#11 90
Sandpiper Circle 6
2 BR · Entire condo · Palm Desert
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% $470 $38,351 View listing
#12 89
Private Casita in the Heart of Palm Desert
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Palm Desert
5.0
653 reviews
77% $110 $29,655 View listing
#13 89
Desert escape, golf, tennis, pickleball,pools open
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Palm Desert
5.0
60 reviews
78% $196 $26,140 View listing
#14 89
Luxe Modern Mediterranean Home w/ Private Pool
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
4.9
12 reviews
76% $264 $22,472 View listing
#15 88
StandAloneCasita & EnchantingPatio
1 BR · Private room · Palm Desert
5.0
525 reviews
75% $106 $26,394 View listing
#16 88
Stylish Mid-Century Sandpiper Condo
2 BR · Entire condo · Palm Desert
5.0
103 reviews
74% $273 $44,380 View listing
#17 88
Retro-Lux Retreat w/pool-Spa 1 Block from The Promenade
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
38 reviews
75% $542 $145,934 View listing
#18 88
Stunning Views-Pool-Shop El Paseo-Hike-Desk-DogsOK
2 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
27 reviews
75% $205 $17,681 View listing
#19 88
Charming, Clean and VERY Comfy!
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Palm Desert
5.0
17 reviews
74% $193 $22,851 View listing
#20 88
The Fox's Den at Ironwood CC
2 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
10 reviews
74% $210 $43,553 View listing
#21 88
A luxurious studio type room
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Palm Desert
5.0
9 reviews
75% $258 $29,606 View listing
#22 87
Desert Delight
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Palm Desert
5.0
353 reviews
71% $217 $28,995 View listing
#23 87
Magical Cliffside cabins Desert & Mountain Views!
2 BR · Entire cabin · Palm Desert
5.0
135 reviews
73% $333 $37,128 View listing
#24 87
Modern 2 Story Townhouse- El Paseo, Palm Desert!!
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Palm Desert
5.0
99 reviews
73% $180 $35,608 View listing
#25 87
Perch - Rare Resort-Style Geo Dome w/ Pickleball
5 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
64 reviews
73% $1,577 $436,238 View listing
#26 87
The Dream House - Infinity Pool & Private Sauna
4 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
37 reviews
73% $2,777 $564,919 View listing
#27 87
Crown Jewel of El Paseo | Palm Desert
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
27 reviews
72% $455 $90,090 View listing
#28 87
Near Coachella in Monterey CC | Modern Oasis
2 BR · Entire condo · Palm Desert
4.9
8 reviews
71% $395 $106,781 View listing
#29 87
Majestic Views: Days in Sun Heaven
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Palm Desert
5.0
8 reviews
71% $259 $38,683 View listing
#30 86
Paradise off the Paseo
3 BR · Entire home · Palm Desert
5.0
404 reviews
69% $341 $73,716 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. 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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Palm Desert Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Palm Desert?

    Cozy Casita in the Heart of Palm Desert ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 462 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 81% 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 $10,137 to $564,919, with a median of $38,517, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 75%, compared with 50% across Palm Desert 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 2026-10-29. 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 Palm Desert →

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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.