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Best Airbnb Markets in Arizona (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Arizona by Market Grade. The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation. The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.

Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings. The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.

Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market. Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer. The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.

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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Arizona Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Arizona markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
57.40%
Average Annual Revenue i
$47,859
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$214
YoY Supply Growth i
33.92%
YoY Revenue Change i
11.99%

Top 15 Arizona Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1BMesa
Lenient
1,32565%$202$50,17513.6%+17.2%
2BFlagstaff
Lenient
1,20362%$240$58,33513.6%+18.4%
3CPhoenix
Lenient
5,93864%$194$48,01812.7%+15.9%
4CPrescott Valley-Prescott
Lenient
3,61061%$224$52,624Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5CGlendale
Lenient
84260%$224$52,476Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6CSierra Vista-Douglas
Lenient
65450%$140$26,810Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7CPayson
Lenient
58249%$229$44,557Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8CBullhead City
Lenient
41547%$226$41,490Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9C+Scottsdale
Lenient
3,57465%$268$66,966Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10C+Sedona
Lenient
1,80366% 🚀$316$79,964Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11C+Show Low
Lenient
1,35146%$218$39,302Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12C+Tempe
Lenient
1,10168% 🚀$173$45,459Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13DTucson
Lenient
2,47957%$145$31,567Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14D+Lake Havasu City
Lenient
1,35046%$282$50,388Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
15E+Yuma
Lenient
54655%$142$29,755Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Arizona in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Arizona are Mesa, Flagstaff and Phoenix. The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.

Top 3 Airbnb markets in Arizona by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Arizona. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.

Rank 1 — Mesa (Grade B)

Mesa is rank 1 of 15 markets in this Arizona ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 13.6% short-term rental yield, 65.0% occupancy, and +17.2% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Mesa ranks top 43% for yield, top 23% for growth, and top 20% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $202, annual revenue of $50,175, a rent gap of 2402.8%, 1,325 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $295,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield13.6%
  • Revenue growth+17.2%
  • Occupancy65.0%
  • Average daily rate$202
  • Annual revenue$50,175
  • Rent gap2402.8%
  • Active listings1,325
  • 2-bedroom price$295,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 43%Yieldtop 23%Growthtop 20%Demand

Percentile versus other Arizona markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 43%
  • Growth: top 23%
  • Demand: top 20%

Rank 2 — Flagstaff (Grade B)

Flagstaff is rank 2 of 15 markets in this Arizona ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 13.6% short-term rental yield, 62.0% occupancy, and +18.4% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Flagstaff ranks top 37% for yield, top 10% for growth, and top 37% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $240, annual revenue of $58,335, a rent gap of 2929.8%, 1,203 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $400,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield13.6%
  • Revenue growth+18.4%
  • Occupancy62.0%
  • Average daily rate$240
  • Annual revenue$58,335
  • Rent gap2929.8%
  • Active listings1,203
  • 2-bedroom price$400,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 37%Yieldtop 10%Growthtop 37%Demand

Percentile versus other Arizona markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 37%
  • Growth: top 10%
  • Demand: top 37%

Rank 3 — Phoenix (Grade C)

Phoenix is rank 3 of 15 markets in this Arizona ranking by Airbtics Market Grade C, with 12.7% short-term rental yield, 64.0% occupancy, and +15.9% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Phoenix ranks lowest 30% for yield, top 30% for growth, and top 30% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $194, annual revenue of $48,018, a rent gap of 2667.1%, 5,938 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $350,000.

  • Market gradeC
  • Yield12.7%
  • Revenue growth+15.9%
  • Occupancy64.0%
  • Average daily rate$194
  • Annual revenue$48,018
  • Rent gap2667.1%
  • Active listings5,938
  • 2-bedroom price$350,000
  • RegulationLenient
lowest 30%Yieldtop 30%Growthtop 30%Demand

Percentile versus other Arizona markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: lowest 30%
  • Growth: top 30%
  • Demand: top 30%

Market Rankboard: Arizona

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Arizona, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Arizona Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Arizona market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Mesa65.0%$202
Flagstaff62.0%$240
Phoenix64.0%$194
Prescott Valley-Prescott61.0%$224
Glendale60.0%$224
Sierra Vista-Douglas50.0%$140
Payson49.0%$229
Bullhead City47.0%$226
Scottsdale65.0%$268
Sedona66.0%$316
Show Low46.0%$218
Tempe68.0%$173
Tucson57.0%$145
Lake Havasu City46.0%$282
Yuma55.0%$142

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

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Arizona Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Arizona?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Arizona by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Mesa. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.

  • How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in Arizona?

    We currently analyze 15 active short-term rental markets in Arizona with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Arizona?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 57.40% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.

  • How do I compare Airbnb markets in Arizona?

    Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.

  • How can I estimate Airbnb income in Arizona?

    Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.




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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Arizona.