Buckeye, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Phoenix metro STR market in September 2026 shows $189 ADR, 57.9% occupancy and $2,841 average monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Buckeye, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is 58%. average monthly revenue in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is $2,841. average daily rate in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is $189. the top operator in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is Evolve with 986 listings. market score is 50/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Phoenix/Scottsdale regional market, which includes Buckeye. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Buckeye.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Buckeye, Arizona sits in Maricopa County on the southwest corridor of the Phoenix metro area and has a population of 114,334. Its short-term rental performance data is reported at the Phoenix metro level, so every performance figure on this page describes the Phoenix metro STR market, which Buckeye is part of.
As of September 2026, the Phoenix metro STR market averaged an ADR of $189 across all listings, with occupancy of 57.9% and average monthly revenue of $2,841 per listing. Entire place rentals averaged $205 per night and $3,030 per month. Year over year, occupancy rose 3.6%, ADR rose 4.6% and revenue rose 2.1%, so revenue growth trailed the gains in both rate and occupancy.
The longer record shows a market that has held its gains. Annual average occupancy reached 68.7% in 2021 and then settled between 61.4% and 62.4% from 2023 through 2025. Average ADR climbed from $137 in 2017 to $226 in 2025. For 2026 through September, the average is $232 ADR, 63.3% occupancy and $4,093 in monthly revenue.
Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Buckeye, so this profile omits them.
Demand drivers in Buckeye are outdoor and activity based. Estrella Mountain Regional Park covers 19,840 acres with more than 33 miles of trails, and White Tank Mountain Regional Park covers 30,000 acres nearby. Arizona Cycle Park, the state’s largest off-road vehicle park, draws ATV and dirt bike riders. Skydive Buckeye operates at Buckeye Municipal Airport, Verrado adds golf courses and a town center, and Luke Air Force Base is nearby. No annual visitor count specific to Buckeye is published in the sources reviewed.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 74% |
| Mar | 76% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 58% |
| Jul | 60% |
| Aug | 59% |
| Sep | 59% |
| Oct | 63% |
| Nov | 63% |
| Dec | 58% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Phoenix/Scottsdale market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Phoenix/Scottsdale market as a whole, which includes Buckeye, so these counts are not Buckeye-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 986 | 34,477 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 482 | 9,783 | ★ 4.56 |
| 3 | CozySuites | 332 | 4,498 | ★ 4.00 |
| 4 | Zona Multifamily | 297 | 1,800 | ★ 2.67 |
| 5 | Park Royal | 229 | 17 | ★ 4.65 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 42.8% |
| vrbo | 9.2% |
| both | 47.9% |
Home Value Trends (Buckeye)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Buckeye. Arizona state law (ARS 9-500.39, originally SB 1350 in 2016 and amended by HB 2672 in 2019 and SB 1168 in 2022) prevents cities from banning or numerically capping vacation rentals. No Buckeye-specific zoning exclusion zones or local STR permit ordinance were confirmed as of May 2026, and enforcement is rated minimal.
Operators still have registration and tax duties. A State Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue is required, along with rental registration with the Maricopa County Assessor, and the license renews annually. Failure to register with the Assessor risks fines of up to $150 per day.
The combined occupancy tax rate is 13.27%. That is a city rate of 6.0% plus a state and county rate of 7.27%. When a booking comes through an online marketplace such as Airbnb or VRBO, the platform collects and remits the tax, but the host must still hold a TPT license. State law also requires a minimum of $500,000 in aggregate liability insurance and a designated 24/7 emergency contact.
No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies to standard residential rentals. An owner-occupancy rule can apply only to rentals in accessory dwelling units with certificates of occupancy issued on or after September 14, 2024. If Buckeye adopts a local permit program, SB 1168 caps fees at $250 or actual cost, whichever is less. Arizona HB 2429 (2026 session) proposes extending violation record retention from 12 to 24 months. Confirm current rules with the city and the Arizona Department of Revenue before buying.
Market Comparison
Occupancy in the Phoenix metro STR market was 57.9% in September 2026, with an all-listings ADR of $189.
That pattern, with moderate occupancy and a mid-range blended rate, is typical of a market that fills beds at a lower price point, especially in summer, when the ADR falls to $153. The rate premium is concentrated in the professionally managed tier at $253 and the luxury tier at $463.
In trend terms, the market is moving the right way. Occupancy is up 3.6% year over year and ADR is up 4.6%. The 2026 year to date figures of a $232 ADR and 63.3% occupancy sit above the September snapshot, which reflects the strength of the winter and spring months.
Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Buckeye, so this profile omits them.
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