Buckeye, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Buckeye, AZ STRs averaged $273/night at 59.4% occupancy in April 2026 across 33,886 active listings.
Quick Answer: Buckeye, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is 57%. average monthly revenue in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is $2,947. average daily rate in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market area is $188. 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’s short-term rental market sits in the Phoenix MSA southwest corridor, drawing visitors to Estrella Mountain Regional Park and other outdoor recreation destinations. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $273 and occupancy of 59.4%, generating $162 in RevPAR. Year-over-year, occupancy climbed 1.1 percentage points, ADR rose 3.1%, and average monthly revenue increased 3.3%, signaling steady growth off an already-solid base.
The listing mix skews heavily toward entire-place rentals: 30,371 entire-place listings versus 3,439 private rooms and 76 shared rooms. By bedroom count, one-bedroom units lead at 10,397 listings, followed by two-bedroom (7,617), three-bedroom (7,310), four-bedroom (5,504), and five-bedroom-plus (3,003). Channel distribution shows 16,245 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 14,516 on Airbnb only, and 3,125 on VRBO only, pointing to a market where dual-channel listing is the norm. The market’s investability score of 65.1 and rental demand score of 68.2 (out of 100) reflect above-average fundamentals for the Phoenix suburban corridor.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 74% |
| Mar | 76% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 58% |
| Jul | 60% |
| Aug | 60% |
| 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
Buckeye STRs operate under Arizona’s statewide preemption framework (ARS 9-500.39, originally SB 1350 2016, updated by HB 2672 2019 and SB 1168 2022). The state prohibits cities from banning or numerically capping short-term rentals, so STRs are permitted throughout Buckeye with no locally confirmed permit ordinance as of May 2026.
Operators must obtain an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue and register the rental property with the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office (failure to register risks fines up to $150 per day). The combined occupancy tax rate is 13.27%: a city rate of 6.0% plus state and county rate of 7.27%. When booked through Airbnb or VRBO, the platform collects and remits TPT on the host’s behalf, but operators must maintain their own TPT license regardless. State law also requires minimum $500,000 aggregate liability insurance and a 24/7 designated emergency contact. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies to standard residential STRs. Under a 2024 amendment, owner-occupancy rules may apply only to ADU-based STRs with certificates of occupancy dated on or after September 14, 2024. Enforcement is rated minimal. No maximum nights per year limit applies. Recent legislation includes Arizona HB 2429 (2026 session), which proposes extending violation record retention from 12 to 24 months.
Market Comparison
The US short-term rental market posts median occupancy around 55% and median ADR near $220 nationally. Buckeye’s April 2026 occupancy of 59.4% sits above the national median by roughly 4 percentage points, and its $273 ADR is approximately 24% above the national baseline, reflecting the premium the Phoenix metro commands as a winter destination.
The market is served by a competitive operator tier. Evolve leads with 986 listings, 34,477 reviews, and a 4.73 average rating. Vacasa ranks second with 482 listings and 9,783 reviews (4.56 rating). CozySuites holds third with 332 listings and 4,498 reviews (4.00 rating). Together, the top three operators manage 1,800 listings, representing a meaningful but not dominant share of the total market, leaving ample room for independent operators and smaller property managers to compete. The market’s total score of 50.1 out of 100 reflects a balanced market: strong demand and revenue growth offset by moderate regulation scores and seasonal softness.
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