Nutrioso, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
The Nutrioso, AZ area STR market averaged $197/night at 54.3% occupancy in June 2026, down slightly year over year.
Quick Answer: Nutrioso, 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. the top operator in the Arizona Area market area is Evolve with 300 listings. market score is 77/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Arizona Area regional market, which includes Nutrioso. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Nutrioso.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Nutrioso is a tiny high-elevation community (7,697 feet) in Arizona’s White Mountains, unincorporated Apache County, about 12 miles south of Eagar on US 180/191, with a population of just 39. The StaySTRA STR series for this area is tracked at a shared submarket level covering Nutrioso and nearby White Mountains communities rather than uniquely for this town, so the figures below describe the Nutrioso, AZ area STR market.
The Nutrioso, AZ area STR market posted an average daily rate of $196.97 and 54.28% occupancy in June 2026, with a trailing average revenue per listing of about $2,978.33. Year over year, the market is down modestly across the board: occupancy is down 0.60%, ADR is down 2.48%, and revenue is down 3.51%, one of the softer year over year trends in this batch. Average booking lead time is 45.46 days and average length of stay is 3.84 nights. Demand is seasonal, driven by cool-summer cabin and fishing tourism at Nelson Reservoir and Nutrioso Reservoir, hiking on Escudilla Mountain (Arizona’s third-highest peak), and the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, drawing mostly Arizona in-state road-trippers, sportsmen, and vacation-home owners escaping desert heat.
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% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Nutrioso are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Arizona Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Arizona Area market as a whole, which includes Nutrioso, so these counts are not Nutrioso-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 300 | 15,967 | ★ 4.74 |
| 2 | Gathering Places | 55 | 11,839 | ★ 4.89 |
| 3 | Lost Resort Property Management LLC | 52 | 1,967 | ★ 4.77 |
| 4 | R2 Hospitality | 48 | 289 | ★ 4.47 |
| 5 | Property Management Inc Northern Arizona | 44 | 2,458 | ★ 4.73 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Nutrioso?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 48.1% |
| vrbo | 7.7% |
| both | 44.1% |
Home Value Trends (Nutrioso)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Nutrioso. Because the community is unincorporated, Apache County’s Single-Family Nightly Rental ordinance governs rather than a city code. Under Arizona state law (from SB1168 and SB1350), local governments cannot ban STRs outright but may require permits, licensing, insurance, and occupancy controls, which Apache County has done. Operators must obtain a county-issued Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit through Apache County Community Development, providing the property’s address and county parcel number, a valid Arizona TPT (transaction privilege tax) license, a professionally drawn site plan showing parking, proof of at least $500,000 in liability insurance, and 24-hour emergency contact information for the owner or a local representative.
Maximum occupancy is capped at 2 persons per dwelling plus 2 per bedroom (for example, a 2-bedroom unit tops out at 6 guests). There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap. Short-term lodging income is subject to Arizona’s transaction privilege tax: the state transient lodging rate is 5.5%, and Apache County adds a county excise portion, bringing the combined effective rate to roughly 6.4%, remitted through an AZDOR TPT license. Permits can be denied or suspended for false information or unpaid fees. A stricter 15% permit cap applies specifically in the nearby Greer area but does not apply to Nutrioso. Enforcement is rated moderate.
Market Comparison
The Nutrioso, AZ area’s $196.97 ADR runs slightly below the roughly $220 national median ADR, about 10% lower, while its 54.28% occupancy sits close to the commonly cited US short-term rental median of about 55%. That combination points to a market that prices modestly below the national average while filling at a fairly typical rate, consistent with a small, seasonal Arizona mountain cabin market rather than a premium destination.
Property-manager-level data for this market is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Nutrioso, so this profile omits it.
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