Arizona · Market rankings
Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Arizona
Arizona markets ranked by modelled gross yield — annual short-term rental revenue against modelled purchase price. A first screen, not a buy signal.
| # | Market | Modelled gross yield | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedona, AZYavapai County | 16% | $352 | 64% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 2 | Scottsdale, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $312 | 63% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 3 | Page, AZCoconino County | 15% | $252 | 62% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 4 | Tempe, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $198 | 62% | Apr–Sep–Oct |
| 5 | Flagstaff, AZCoconino County | 15% | $238 | 62% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $228 | 62% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 7 | Chandler, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $202 | 61% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 8 | Mesa, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $192 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 9 | Tucson, AZPima County | 15% | $205 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 10 | Gilbert, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $198 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 11 | Paradise Valley, AZMaricopa County | 15% | $425 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 12 | Prescott, AZYavapai County | 14% | $205 | 58% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City, AZMohave County | 14% | $218 | 58% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 14 | Fountain Hills, AZMaricopa County | 14% | $228 | 58% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 15 | Payson, AZGila County | 14% | $182 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 16 | Bullhead City, AZMohave County | 14% | $165 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 17 | Show Low, AZNavajo County | 13% | $178 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
Gross yield is modelled revenue ÷ modelled purchase price. Purchase prices are modelled from nightly-rate benchmarks, so always re-run the math with a real asking price on the market's investment page. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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