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.
Interested in a specific area?
See the full short-term vs long-term comparison with adjustable assumptions.
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 | $342K | $1,838 | $3,502 | Medium | View details → |
Coconino County | $289K | $1,604 | $3,679 | Low | View details → |
Pinal County | $248K | $1,592 | $2,359 | Medium | View details → |
Pima County | $269K | $1,499 | $2,806 | Medium | View details → |
Mohave County | $221K | $1,483 | $2,159 | Low | View details → |
Yavapai County | $306K | $1,427 | $2,768 | Low | View details → |
Cochise County | $186K | $1,109 | $1,873 | Low | View details → |
Yuma County | $213K | $804 | $1,642 | Low | View details → |
Graham County | $227K | $797 | $1,274 | Low | View details → |
Gila County | $200K | $788 | $1,567 | Low | View details → |
Apache County | $130K | $594 | $1,079 | Low | View details → |
Navajo County | $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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The dashboard covers 482 counties across Arizona. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
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