Flagstaff, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Flagstaff STRs averaged $232/night at 50.3% occupancy in April 2026 across 2,584 active listings.
Quick Answer: Flagstaff, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Flagstaff market area is 61%. average monthly revenue in the Flagstaff market area is $4,299. average daily rate in the Flagstaff market area is $259. the top operator in the Flagstaff market area is Evolve with 120 listings. market score is 88/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the wider Flagstaff market, which covers 2 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Flagstaff.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Flagstaff, Arizona operates one of the Southwest’s largest short-term rental markets, with approximately 2,584 active listings as of the latest snapshot. The market posted a $231.89 average daily rate and 50.3% occupancy in April 2026, yielding a RevPAR of $116.58. Average monthly revenue per listing reached $3,286.
Entire-place listings dominate at 2,455 units (95.0% of total), with private rooms accounting for 128 listings and shared rooms just 1. By bedroom count, 1-bedroom units lead at 748, followed by 3-bedrooms (658), 2-bedrooms (519), 4-bedrooms (419), and 5-bedroom-plus properties (233). Channel distribution shows 1,449 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 974 on Airbnb only, and 161 on VRBO only.
Year-over-year through April 2026, occupancy declined 9.6% while ADR edged up 2.1%, resulting in a net revenue decline of 7.0%. This follows a strong 2024 and 2025 performance period when annual average ADR reached $241 and $248 respectively. The market’s overall score of 87.5 out of 100 reflects high seasonality (94.3), strong rental demand (80.4), and moderate investability (68.8).
Flagstaff’s position as gateway to the Grand Canyon and Arizona Snowbowl, combined with its university town base and year-round outdoor recreation draw, sustains consistent visitor volume of approximately 5 million annually.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 47% |
| Feb | 49% |
| Mar | 63% |
| Apr | 55% |
| May | 61% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 62% |
| Sep | 59% |
| Oct | 60% |
| Nov | 52% |
| Dec | 62% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Flagstaff market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Flagstaff market as a whole, which includes Flagstaff, so these counts are not Flagstaff-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 120 | 9,475 | ★ 4.84 |
| 2 | Porter VRM | 65 | 4,625 | ★ 4.73 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 57 | 1,954 | ★ 4.64 |
| 4 | Homebody Properties | 45 | 3,417 | ★ 4.88 |
| 5 | Mason Gilliland | 40 | 3,579 | ★ 4.88 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 37.7% |
| vrbo | 6.2% |
| both | 56.1% |
Home Value Trends (Flagstaff)
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Flagstaff permits short-term rentals under a licensing ordinance (City Code Chapter 3-12) that took effect in November 2023. Every operator must obtain a Short-Term Rental License at $180 per year, renewed annually, with the fee rising approximately $5 annually. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement, and no cap on nights per year.
Arizona’s 2017 state preemption law (SB 1350) bars cities from banning STRs outright, so Flagstaff’s regulations focus on licensing and operational standards rather than exclusion. Eligible property types include single-family homes, 1-4 unit buildings (duplexes, condos), and individual rooms within them. Garages, sheds, campers, and RVs are not permitted as STRs.
Operators must notify adjacent neighbors in writing with the license number, property address, and a 24/7 emergency contact before renting. Unlicensed operation carries a $1,000 per month fine.
On the tax side, operators must hold an Arizona Department of Revenue Transaction Privilege Tax license and remit applicable taxes. The dedicated lodging tax (Bed, Board and Beverage) rate is 2.0%, applied on top of city sales tax, state transient lodging tax (approximately 5.5%), and Coconino County lodging taxes. As of July 1, 2025, the city raised its transit tax by 0.5 percentage points, increasing the combined city rate to approximately 4.486%. Enforcement is rated moderate.
Market Comparison
Flagstaff’s $231.89 ADR is modestly above the U.S. STR median of approximately $220, reflecting the market’s mountain-destination premium. Occupancy at 50.3% sits below the national median of approximately 55%, indicating that while Flagstaff commands above-average rates, demand density does not match higher-volume urban or coastal markets.
The market’s total score of 87.5 places it in the strong performer tier by composite metrics, driven primarily by its seasonality score (94.3) and rental demand (80.4). Revenue growth scores lower at 65.8, consistent with the year-over-year revenue decline of 7.0% observed in April 2026.
Among professional operators, Evolve leads with 120 listings and 9,475 reviews at a 4.84 average rating. Porter VRM holds second with 65 listings and 4,625 reviews (4.73 rating). Vacasa operates 57 listings (1,954 reviews, 4.64 rating). Homebody Properties (45 listings, 4.88 rating) and Mason Gilliland (40 listings, 4.88 rating) round out the top five. The top 5 operators collectively manage 327 listings, representing about 12.7% of the 2,584-listing market, indicating a relatively fragmented market with significant share held by individual operators.
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