Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in San Jose, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in San Jose, 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.

San Jose Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
2,041 69% $146 $37,875

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in San Jose

Ranked by Listing Score among the 2,041 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in San Jose. 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 4.9
347 reviews
85–100% $76 $16,290 View listing
#2 90
Comfortable, Modern, Bright w/Patio
1 BR · Entire home · San Jose
5.0
332 reviews
85–100% $195 $34,847 View listing
#3 90
2BR House + Patio + Office near Apple and Main St.
2 BR · Entire home · San Jose
5.0
317 reviews
85–100% $180 $59,808 View listing
#4 90 4.9
254 reviews
85–100% $95 $23,685 View listing
#5 90
A Large Private Flat in Center of Silicon Valley
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
4.9
252 reviews
83% $156 $12,332 View listing
#6 90
Luxurious Private Suite in Heart of Silicon Valley
1 BR · Entire guest suite · San Jose
4.9
241 reviews
85–100% $148 $47,539 View listing
#7 90
✨Spacious 2B2B in Sunnyvale 🌲 Patio/AC/1000m wifi
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
4.9
205 reviews
85–100% $256 $86,398 View listing
#8 90
Bright Luxury 4B3B House/family/business nr Apple!
4 BR · Entire home · San Jose
4.9
205 reviews
85–100% $462 $55,796 View listing
#9 90
*Cozy Home & Office Extended Stay (31 day min)
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
4.9
192 reviews
85–100% $90 $9,215 View listing
#10 90
🌟Cheerful 2B2B in prime location 🌲Redwood Pl Apt 3
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
185 reviews
85–100% $265 $80,166 View listing
#11 90
Entire Guest Suite, Entrance@ House of Chauncey
1 BR · Entire guest suite · San Jose
5.0
177 reviews
85–100% $118 $25,449 View listing
#12 90
227 - Gorgeous 3B2B Close to Downtown Sunnyvale
3 BR · Entire home · San Jose
4.8
173 reviews
85–100% $378 $92,689 View listing
#13 90
One Bedroom Suite between Apple and Google campus’
1 BR · Entire guest suite · San Jose
4.9
151 reviews
85–100% $160 $19,141 View listing
#14 90
Sunnyvale2B/1B/Family/Free EV Charging/AC/WiFi/PKG
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
5.0
131 reviews
85–100% $220 $69,134 View listing
#15 90
Oak&Bloom cottage - Los Gatos, 2 bedrooms, private
2 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
5.0
124 reviews
85–100% $332 $89,296 View listing
#16 90
Sunnyvale2B1B*Sofa bed*Free EV Charge*AC*WiFi*PKG
2 BR · Entire home · San Jose
5.0
124 reviews
85–100% $229 $48,185 View listing
#17 90
Private Entrance and Walking to Apple Park
1 BR · Entire guest suite · San Jose
5.0
123 reviews
85–100% $136 $29,691 View listing
#18 90
Modern, Renovated 5b/3ba near Apple, Kaiser
5 BR · Entire home · San Jose
5.0
108 reviews
80% $534 $169,383 View listing
#19 90
Private Bedroom near Apple HQ and Amazon
1 BR · Room · San Jose
5.0
94 reviews
85–100% $88 $20,581 View listing
#20 90
Hidden Gem
2 BR · Entire condo · San Jose
5.0
93 reviews
85–100% $162 $46,113 View listing
#21 90
💯 Designers’ Paradise in Central Silicon Valley
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
5.0
92 reviews
81% $275 $70,562 View listing
#22 90
Walkable Downtown Sunnyvale Cottage
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
5.0
92 reviews
85–100% $304 $72,498 View listing
#23 90
Charming Guesthouse by Apple Park
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
5.0
86 reviews
85–100% $174 $23,346 View listing
#24 90 4.9
85 reviews
85–100% $141 $43,075 View listing
#25 90
Entire Guesthouse,King Bed in San Jose
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · San Jose
4.9
84 reviews
83% $165 $40,078 View listing
#26 90
Great Bay Area Home, 12 Mi to Downtown San Jose!
2 BR · Entire home · San Jose
4.9
80 reviews
85–100% $283 $73,556 View listing
#27 90 5.0
74 reviews
79% $98 $26,526 View listing
#28 90 5.0
73 reviews
85–100% $96 $23,939 View listing
#29 90 5.0
69 reviews
85–100% $76 $15,784 View listing
#30 90
Near Apple | New Central AC | In-Unit Laundry | EV
2 BR · Entire rental unit · San Jose
5.0
66 reviews
85–100% $237 $62,389 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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San Jose Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in San Jose?

    Private 1-Bedroom with attached Bath and Parking ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 347 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 $9,215 to $169,383, with a median of $44,594, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 69% across San Jose 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.

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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.

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