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Arizona: Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Returns

Arizona's desert climate draws snowbirds and tourists year-round, particularly to the Phoenix-Scottsdale metro and Sedona.

Published March 21, 2026

What Could You Earn?

Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Arizona, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.

Typical property price
$224K
Long-term rental income
$1,268/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$2,016/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$748/mo more
before expenses and regulations

Key Takeaways

  • Arizona has strong winter-season demand from snowbirds, creating seasonal pricing opportunities in the Phoenix metro and Sedona.
  • State law previously banned cities from prohibiting STRs, but 2022 legislation now allows municipalities to impose some restrictions.
  • Maricopa County (Phoenix/Scottsdale) dominates the market with the most STR listings in the state.
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How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area

Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.

City / area Price Long-term /month Short-term /month Short-term rules
Maricopa County
Arizona
$342K $1,838 $3,502 Medium View details →
Coconino County
Arizona
$289K $1,604 $3,679 Low View details →
Pinal County
Arizona
$248K $1,592 $2,359 Medium View details →
Pima County
Arizona
$269K $1,499 $2,806 Medium View details →
Mohave County
Arizona
$221K $1,483 $2,159 Low View details →
Yavapai County
Arizona
$306K $1,427 $2,768 Low View details →
Cochise County
Arizona
$186K $1,109 $1,873 Low View details →
Yuma County
Arizona
$213K $804 $1,642 Low View details →
Graham County
Arizona
$227K $797 $1,274 Low View details →
Gila County
Arizona
$200K $788 $1,567 Low View details →
Apache County
Arizona
$130K $594 $1,079 Low View details →
Navajo County
Arizona
$221K $585 $1,118 Low View details →

All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.

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Data last updated: March 2026

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