Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Real Estate Agents in Arizona

Arizona can be a strong STR state, but it is not one uniform market. Chalet’s 2026 guide tracks 36 markets in Arizona, with median annual revenue of $37,598 and median gross yield of 7.4%. Investors should compare multiple markets inside the state rather than assuming one statewide playbook.

Arizona is one of the strongest state-preemption jurisdictions in the country for STRs. SB 1350 limits cities, towns, and counties from prohibiting or restricting STRs solely based on their classification or occupancy, but local governments can still enforce health, safety, nuisance, licensing, and tax rules—and there is renewed 2026 pressure to tighten some of those rules.

A traditional agent may know comps and neighborhoods. A strong Arizona STR agent also knows how to underwrite ADR, occupancy, taxes, and local operating constraints for short-term rentals. That matters much more in states like Arizona, where rules and demand drivers can change dramatically from one market to the next.

Start with Phoenix, Sedona, Glendale, Scottsdale, Lake Havasu City. They are the best first-pass markets from Chalet’s current guide because they combine revenue, yield, inventory depth, or existing search traction. The right order still depends on whether you want scale, yield, seasonality, or lower regulatory friction.

Yes. In Arizona, the gap between two markets can be the difference between a scalable STR purchase and a deal that never pencils. A local STR-specialized realtor helps validate neighborhood-level demand, property type fit, local restrictions, and the vendor ecosystem before you commit capital.