Glendale, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Glendale, AZ STRs averaged $273/night at 59.4% occupancy in April 2026 across 33,900+ active listings.
Quick Answer: Glendale, 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 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, Arizona is a major event-driven STR market within the Phoenix metro, anchored by State Farm Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals NFL team), Westgate Entertainment District, and Desert Diamond Arena. The visitor base is dominated by sports fans and event attendees at NFL games, Super Bowls, the Fiesta Bowl, NCAA events, WrestleMania, and major concerts. As of April 2026, the market averaged $273 per night with 59.4% occupancy and a RevPAR of $162.00. Active inventory totals approximately 33,966 listings, making this one of the larger STR markets in the dataset.
Entire-place rentals comprise 30,445 listings (89.6% of inventory), with private rooms at 3,444 and shared rooms at 77. Bedroom distribution is broad: 1-bedroom units are the most common at 10,425 listings, followed by 2-bedroom (7,644), 3-bedroom (7,322), 4-bedroom (5,503), and 5-bedroom (3,019).
Airbnb hosts 14,575 properties, VRBO carries 3,135, and 16,256 listings appear on both platforms. Year-over-year as of April 2026, occupancy rose 1.20 percentage points, ADR gained 2.85%, and revenue grew 3.14%. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 62.4% at $226 ADR, generating $3,917 monthly revenue. The 2026 partial-year figures are elevated due to the strong early-year event calendar. Market scores show rental demand at 68.2 and revenue growth at 68.9, with regulation scoring lower at 57.6 reflecting the active regulatory environment.
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 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
Glendale actively regulates short-term rentals under Section 29.1-41 of the Glendale Code of Ordinances. Operators must complete three registrations: (1) a state Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue; (2) registration of the property with the City of Glendale via the GovOS/MuniRevs portal, including owner contact and a 24-hour emergency contact; and (3) registration as a rental property with the Maricopa County Assessor under A.R.S. 33-1902. Registration is per-property, non-transferable, and renewed annually.
In August 2024, Glendale City Council strengthened the ordinance. New requirements include direct neighbor notification to residents at immediately adjacent and diagonally across-the-street properties, a $1,000 fine for failing to provide required contact information, and a restriction limiting STR use to vacation and lodging purposes only (retail pop-ups and similar commercial events in STR properties are prohibited). Operators must carry liability insurance, commonly cited at $500,000 unless the booking platform provides equivalent coverage.
The combined STR tax obligation is approximately 15.7%, covering state, Maricopa County, and Glendale city components. This must be listed on all property advertisements along with the TPT license and permit number. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence restriction, and no cap on nights per year. Arizona state preemption law (A.R.S. 9-500.39) prevents cities from outright banning STRs, but Glendale’s enforcement is rated moderate, with active code compliance.
Market Comparison
Glendale’s April 2026 occupancy of 59.4% is above the US STR median of approximately 55%, and its $273 ADR exceeds the national median of roughly $220. RevPAR of $162.00 places it in the upper tier of mid-size Sun Belt markets. The market’s consistent year-round occupancy floor above 56% is its distinguishing characteristic relative to seasonal vacation markets.
Evolve leads by listing count with 981 listings, 34,553 reviews, and a 4.74 average rating. Vacasa operates 505 listings with a 4.56 rating across 9,989 reviews. CozySuites holds 332 listings with a 4.00 rating. Zona Multifamily manages 297 listings with a 2.67 rating across 1,788 reviews. Park Royal holds 229 listings with a 4.65 rating. The top five operators together account for 2,344 of approximately 33,966 active listings, about 6.9% market share, leaving the large majority of inventory owner-operated.
The presence of Zona Multifamily in the top five by listing count, with a significantly below-average rating of 2.67, highlights the scale diversity in this market. Professionally managed properties with strong review profiles have a clear differentiation opportunity given the fragmented owner-operator landscape and the competitive advantage of consistent 4.5-plus ratings when competing for event-weekend bookings.
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