Glendale, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Phoenix metro STR market in September 2026 averaged $189 ADR, 57.9% occupancy and $2,841 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Glendale, 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 981 listings. market score is 50/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Phoenix/Scottsdale regional market, which includes Glendale. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Glendale.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Glendale is part of the Phoenix metro short-term rental market, and the performance figures on this page describe the Phoenix metro STR market rather than Glendale alone. In September 2026, the Phoenix metro STR market averaged a daily rate of $189, occupancy of 57.9% and monthly revenue of $2,841 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 3.6%, ADR rose 4.6% and revenue rose 2.1%, so growth came from both rate and demand, although revenue gains trailed both inputs. Entire homes averaged $205 per night, about $16 above the all-listings average of $189. Houses earned $3,247 per month, entire places earned $3,030 and apartments earned $2,011, so property type changes monthly revenue by more than $1,200. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts, and top operator names, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Glendale, so this profile omits them. Glendale itself has a population of 262,540 and draws demand from event travel. State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, has hosted Super Bowls and College Football Playoff games, and the Westgate Entertainment District and Desert Diamond Arena sit beside it. Visitors skew toward event-led, peak-driven travel rather than steady year-round leisure, which matters for hosts planning around game days and conventions. Historic Downtown Glendale and Thunderbird Conservation Park add leisure draws. Annualized, the seasonal sum of monthly revenue is $39,574 per listing. The annual series shows occupancy between 61.4% (2023) and 68.7% (2021) since 2020, while annual ADR climbed from $175 in 2020 to $232 in 2026 year to date.
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 Glendale, so these counts are not Glendale-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 981 | 34,553 | ★ 4.74 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 505 | 9,989 | ★ 4.56 |
| 3 | CozySuites | 332 | 4,498 | ★ 4.00 |
| 4 | Zona Multifamily | 297 | 1,788 | ★ 2.67 |
| 5 | Park Royal | 229 | 17 | ★ 4.65 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Glendale?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 42.9% |
| vrbo | 9.2% |
| both | 47.9% |
Home Value Trends (Glendale)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Glendale. Arizona state law (A.R.S. 9-500.39) preempts cities from banning them or restricting them by zoning use alone, so they are broadly allowed in residential zones. The city still regulates them under Section 29.1-41 of the Glendale Code of Ordinances, effective January 2023 and strengthened in August 2024. A permit is required: operators need a City of Glendale short-term rental registration that lists the owner and a 24-hour emergency contact, plus a state Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license, and the property must also be registered with the Maricopa County Assessor. Registration renews annually, is per property and is not transferable. Stays under 30 days carry a combined tax of about 15.7%, covering state, Maricopa County and Glendale components. Hosts must list their TPT license and any local permit number in advertisements. The August 2024 update restricts use to vacation or lodging purposes only, which bans uses such as retail pop-up stores. Owners must notify neighbors directly and diagonally across the street, and failing to provide required contact information carries a $1,000 fine. Operators must carry liability insurance, commonly cited at $500,000 unless the booking platform provides equal coverage, and must follow health, safety, noise, parking and nuisance rules. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current rules with the City of Glendale before purchasing.
Market Comparison
The Phoenix metro STR market in September 2026 posted 57.9% occupancy and a $189 ADR. Premium inventory commands a clear rate premium: entire homes sit at $205, professionally managed listings at $253 and luxury listings at $463. Houses at $3,247 per month earn considerably more than apartments at $2,011, so unit type matters more here than headline averages suggest. Year over year, occupancy is up 3.6%, ADR is up 4.6% and revenue is up 2.1%, which shows a market still growing rather than contracting. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Glendale, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing Glendale with other markets should weigh the strong February and March season, the event-led demand around State Farm Stadium and the Westgate district, and the moderate enforcement environment.
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