The World Cup is boosting short-term rental demand in the Bay Area, but the surge is uneven and softer than expected in some areas. - Bay Area demand up 10% for group play, 17.9% for round of 32 vs.
last year. - Downtown San Jose demand surges 29% for group stage; Oakland up 19.1%.
- Average nightly rates above $300; some markets exceed $1,000. - Long-term challenges like housing and traffic remain despite the temporary boost.