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Rent My Home for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Should I Rent My Home for the 2028 Olympics?
Many Los Angeles homeowners are asking how to rent my home for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Our answer is measured. The Games will bring more visitors than the region has hotel rooms for, but Southern California is vast, and pricing will come down to supply and demand.
The homeowners who will do best are the ones whose listing is not brand new in July 2028. Get your permit early, rent while you travel for a summer, and find out whether hosting suits you before the Games arrive.
Open Air Homes is the only Los Angeles based company in AirDNA’s 2026 ranking of the top 100 property managers in the US, ranked #25 nationally with a 4.91 average guest rating. See how the ranking works.
As of September 2026, Open Air Homes manages 70 homes across Los Angeles and more than 100 homes overall.
By The Numbers: 2025 In Review
How We Stack Up Against the Market
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures below will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Our Los Angeles portfolio booked 70.1% of available nights in 2025, compared to 44% among similar listings within Airbnb. In the most competitive short-term rental market in California, this performance reflects disciplined pricing, review velocity, and consistent operational execution.
Dynamic pricing, pet-friendly positioning, and a focus on longer stays help us extract more value from each calendar while protecting peak-season rates and guest quality.
Our listings averaged 120% more page views than comparable homes during Jan ’25 → Jan ’26, according to data collected through Airbnb.
High-impact photography, A/B-tested headlines, and dynamic pricing tools keep us locked above the fold, reaching travelers before they even start filtering.
Our listings appeared on page one 56.5% of the time in 2025, compared to 26% for similar listings on Airbnb.
This consistent placement reflects pricing discipline, photography quality, and review velocity across our portfolio.
Our listings converted at 0.30% in 2025, compared to 0.16% for similar listings on Airbnb. That gap represents an 88% conversion advantage, up from 60% in 2024.
Higher conversion means more bookings from the same traffic, translating directly into higher occupancy and net revenue.
Our guests stayed an average of 10.9 days in 2025, compared to 5.5 days for similar listings on Airbnb.
This nearly 2x advantage reflects intentional design, pricing strategy, and a belief that longer stays are the future of short-term rentals.
Why Start Preparing Now?
Homes with reviews always win
During major events, homes with established reviews and a proven guest experience book first. New listings struggle to compete.
Renting for a summer in 2026 or 2027 gives your home time to collect reviews, refine the setup, and enter 2028 as a known listing rather than an unknown one.
Partnering With Homeowners Long Term
A thoughtful approach beyond a single event
We are not taking on homes for one event. Homeowners who start in 2026 or 2027 build reviews, learn what their home actually earns, and carry that into 2028 with real data instead of guesses.
That is a calmer way to approach the Games. Your home is already set up, priced from experience, and covered by a team you know.
Understanding STR Permits and Monthly Rentals
Compliant options for primary homeowners
Stays under 30 nights in the City of Los Angeles require a Home-Sharing permit. It is available only for your primary residence and capped at 120 nights a year unless you qualify for Extended Home-Sharing. Monthly stays of 30 nights or more need no permit.
- Home-Sharing permit: required for stays under 30 nights, primary residence only
- Monthly stays: 30 nights or more, no permit, legal across the city
- Many Olympic visitors and working teams will book 30 nights or more, so both paths matter
Applying for a permit? Read our step by step Los Angeles Home-Sharing permit application guide. It covers eligibility, the documents the City accepts, and the seven errors that cause denials.
Separate cities such as Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Culver City set their own rules. See our Los Angeles short-term rental regulations overview.
Olympic Demand: What We Really Know
What FIFA 2026 told us
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a solid tournament for our homes, and it drew a fraction of the visitors the Olympics will bring. Los Angeles does not have enough hotel rooms for what is coming, so we expect strong pricing.
We will also tell you what other companies may not. Southern California is vast. Some visitors will stay in Long Beach, some in Orange County. Pricing will come down to supply and demand, and it is too soon to set it.
What we can say as of September 2026: we speak with people planning for the Games nearly every day, groups are already touring our homes and looking to lock down blocks of homes at fair rates, and a few are booking far in advance on Airbnb. We plan to open our Olympic calendars roughly a year out. A lot will change between now and then.
Turning the Olympics Into a Long-Term Strategy
Not just one event, a lasting rental plan
If you want to rent my home for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, renting once or twice a year in 2026 and 2027 builds a foundation of reviews and confidence.
Whether you leave Los Angeles for the summer or rent occasionally, that early start is what sets a home up for the Games.
How Open Air Homes Prepares Your Home
A boutique hospitality approach
We handle pricing, photography, maintenance, and guest communication so your home is presented like a boutique hotel product.
We have hosted in Los Angeles since 2012. Your home is cared for while you travel, and you return to a clean home after every stay.
Every guest request, maintenance issue, and homeowner question is tracked in our operations hub with an owner, a status, and a deadline. Our team uses AI, including Anthropic’s Claude, to draft and organize. A person on our team reviews and sends every message, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Unlock a New Lifestyle With Open Air Homes
Your home becomes a flexible asset
Once your home is professionally set up, you can open the calendar whenever you travel and close it when you are home.
It stays protected, earns while you are away, and is ready when you return. That is the Open Air Homes approach: flexibility, protection, and steady returns over years, not one summer.
Is Renting for the Olympics Right for You?
A good fit for occasional hosts
If you already plan to travel during the Games, renting your home can fund the trip. If you want aligned incentives, careful hospitality, and compliance first, we are a good fit.
Start early and you head into 2028 with a refined listing, real reviews, and a strategy that does not depend on one event.
The Open Air Homes Difference
A Boutique Hospitality Approach
Fill out the form and we will reply within one business day with a candid view of what your home can do in 2026 and 2027, and how that sets you up for 2028.
2028 LA Olympics - Home Rental FAQ
How much can I earn if I rent my home for the 2028 Olympics?
It is too soon to say. The 2026 World Cup was strong for our homes, hotel supply is limited, and we expect pricing well above a normal summer. But Southern California is vast, and pricing will come down to supply and demand closer to the Games. We do not publish projections we cannot back up.
When will bookings for the Olympics start to pick up?
We are already speaking with planners nearly every day, and groups are touring our homes as of September 2026. We expect to open Olympic calendars roughly a year out, with most bookings landing in 2027 and early 2028.
Does my home need reviews before the Olympics?
Homes with reviews always outperform brand-new listings. If possible, we recommend renting in 2026 or 2027 while traveling so your home enters the Olympic season with a strong, trusted profile.
Should I rent my home monthly or short-term for the Olympics?
The City of Los Angeles requires a Home-Sharing permit for stays under 30 nights, and only for your primary residence. If you do not qualify, monthly stays of 30 nights or more are the legal and simpler path. Many Olympic visitors and working teams will stay 30 nights or more, so both strategies can work.
Is renting during the Olympics safe for my home?
Yes. We fully vet guests, monitor communication closely, and prioritize protecting your home above all else. Open Air Homes is known for high-quality, respectful travelers, especially during major global events.
What if I only want to rent my home once for the Olympics?
That’s common. Many homeowners rent only during major events. We simply ask for a minimum calendar opening of 60 days if you’re doing monthly rentals, or 30 days with a valid STR permit.
What does Open Air Homes handle for me during the Games?
Everything, pricing, guest screening, hospitality, cleanings, support, and communication. You can travel stress-free knowing your home is cared for and professionally managed.
What happens after the Olympics if I want to rent again?
Once your listing is set up and optimized, you’re part of the Open Air Homes family. You can travel anytime in the future and monetize your home whenever you want. Many owners use this model to fund extended trips, visit family, or explore the world while their home safely earns income.