Queen Creek, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
The Phoenix metro STR market averaged $189 ADR, 57.9% occupancy and $2,841 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Queen Creek, 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 986 listings. market score is 50/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Phoenix/Scottsdale regional market, which includes Queen Creek. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Queen Creek.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Performance figures on this page describe the Phoenix metro STR market, a shared regional series. Queen Creek sits in the southeast part of that metro, across Maricopa and Pinal counties, so read every performance number as a regional figure that applies to Queen Creek rather than a Queen Creek only measurement. In September 2026, the Phoenix metro STR market recorded an average daily rate of $189, occupancy of 57.9% and average monthly revenue of $2,841 per listing. Against September 2025, occupancy rose 3.6%, ADR rose 4.6% and revenue rose 2.1%, so both demand and pricing are moving up while revenue grew more slowly than either. Year to date through September 2026, the region has averaged 63.3% occupancy, a $232 ADR and $4,093 in monthly revenue, ahead of the full 2025 averages of 62.4%, $226 and $3,920. Occupancy peaked at 68.7% in 2021 and has settled in the low 60s since 2023, while ADR has climbed from $217 in 2023 to $232 this year. Queen Creek itself has about 83,700 residents. Visitor demand is mostly regional and day trip oriented, drawn by agritourism at Queen Creek Olive Mill and Schnepf Farms, hiking and riding at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, and events at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. The typical home value is $630,828 as of the June 30, 2026 housing snapshot. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Queen Creek, so this profile omits them.
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 Queen Creek, so these counts are not Queen Creek-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 986 | 34,477 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 482 | 9,783 | ★ 4.56 |
| 3 | CozySuites | 332 | 4,498 | ★ 4.00 |
| 4 | Zona Multifamily | 297 | 1,800 | ★ 2.67 |
| 5 | Park Royal | 229 | 17 | ★ 4.65 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Queen Creek?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 42.8% |
| vrbo | 9.2% |
| both | 47.9% |
Home Value Trends (Queen Creek)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Queen Creek, and the Town regulates them lightly under Arizona’s state preemption law, A.R.S. 9-500.39. Operators must complete a Short-Term Rental Registration with the Town, which costs $0, and must also hold an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue before registering. Registration keeps emergency contact information on file and communicates prohibited uses. The Town originally required an annual license with fees under Ordinance 805-22, adopted in late 2022. On November 1, 2023, the Town Council amended the program and eliminated the license and its fees, leaving the free registration. The town lodging tax rate is 5.25%, made up of 2.25% under Business Code 044 and 3.0% under Business Code 144 in the Hotels classification. That sits on top of Arizona’s state transient lodging tax and Maricopa County lodging taxes, so guests pay a meaningfully higher effective rate. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap. The key prohibition is using a short-term rental to host a special event that would require a town or state event license. Enforcement is rated minimal and focuses on registration and tax compliance. HOAs and CC&Rs may separately restrict or prohibit short-term rentals, so check property-level covenants before buying.
Market Comparison
The Phoenix metro STR market shows mixed results across its rate tiers. September 2026 occupancy was 57.9% and the all-listings ADR was $189. Entire homes averaged $205, professionally managed listings averaged $253 and luxury listings averaged $463. Year to date through September 2026, the regional ADR is $232 and occupancy is 63.3%, so the September figures sit in the seasonally softer part of the year. The peak months of February and March reach 74.3% and 76.4% occupancy. Year over year change is positive across occupancy (3.6%), ADR (4.6%) and revenue (2.1%). Top operators and listing counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Queen Creek, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing Queen Creek with other markets should weigh the strong winter season and the long average stay against a moderate summer and a typical home value of $630,828.
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