Greer, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Greer, AZ STRs averaged $185/night at 52.8% occupancy in May 2026 in Arizona's highest mountain resort community.
Quick Answer: Greer, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Arizona Area market area is 54%. average monthly revenue in the Arizona Area market area is $2,978. average daily rate in the Arizona Area market area is $197.
Market data reflects the Arizona Area regional market, which includes Greer. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Greer.
Market Overview
Greer is a tiny alpine community of approximately 58 permanent residents in Apache County’s White Mountains, sitting at over 8,400 feet in elevation. As Arizona’s highest town, it draws leisure travelers escaping desert heat from Phoenix (roughly 230 miles southwest), Tucson, and the broader Southwest, along with regional outdoor recreationists. Summer brings anglers, hikers, campers, and mountain bikers; winter brings skiers and snowshoers to nearby Sunrise Park Resort, Arizona’s largest ski area. The area is known for over 630 miles of trout streams and 22 mountain lakes within 30 miles.
In May 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $185 and occupancy of 52.8%, yielding RevPAR of $97.82. Average monthly revenue per listing was $2,679. Year-over-year as of May 2026, occupancy declined 1.91 percentage points and revenue fell 2.06%, while ADR edged up 2.12%. The 2025 annual average was 54.1% occupancy, $173 ADR, and $2,632 monthly revenue. Dimension-level breakdown data (bedroom mix, channel split, listing-type split) was not available in the current snapshot.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 58% |
| Mar | 62% |
| Apr | 54% |
| May | 55% |
| Jun | 59% |
| Jul | 62% |
| Aug | 56% |
| Sep | 53% |
| Oct | 56% |
| Nov | 52% |
| Dec | 54% |
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Greer is unincorporated Apache County, so short-term rentals are governed by the Apache County Land Use Ordinance (Article 24, Single-Family Nightly Rentals) rather than a city code. Operators in Residential or Greer Commercial (GC) zones must obtain an Apache County Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit (referred to locally as a Single-Family Nightly Rental permit) before listing. The permit requires a 24/7 emergency contact and compliance with safety and building codes. Occupancy is capped at two persons per bedroom.
IMPORTANT for prospective investors: Apache County limits the total number of Single-Family Nightly Rental permits in the Greer area to no more than 15% above the number issued during the first 12 months after the ordinance’s adoption. This is a hard local cap. If the ceiling has been reached, no new permit can be issued. Confirm permit availability with Apache County Community Development before purchasing any property intended for STR use. One exception: properties in the Greer Commercial Resort (GCR) zone may rent for periods under 30 days without a Single-Family Nightly Rental permit. The specific permit fee was not published in available records. All Greer operators must also hold an Arizona TPT license and remit applicable transient lodging taxes; the combined rate was not confirmed in available records. Enforcement is characterized as moderate. The Article 24 framework was formalized through Planning and Zoning review documented in February 2023.
Market Comparison
Greer’s 52.8% occupancy in May 2026 is below the U.S. STR market median of approximately 55%, which is notable given its premium mountain location. The $185 ADR is also below the national median of approximately $220, suggesting that cabin-style inventory in a remote community has pricing constraints despite its unique supply scarcity. RevPAR of $97.82 is modest.
No property management companies appeared in the current Greer PM snapshot. With only 58 permanent residents, the listing inventory is small and dominated by independent cabin owners. The small market size and permit cap mean that market entrants face both a regulatory barrier (permit availability) and limited competition from professional managers. Operators who secure a permit and manage professionally may have a structural advantage in a market with constrained new supply.
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