Mesquite, Nevada Short-Term Rental Market
Mesquite, NV golf-resort STRs averaged $182/night at 56.8% occupancy in April 2026, with an implied gross yield of 8.6%.
Quick Answer: Mesquite, Nevada is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Nevada Area market area is 53%. average monthly revenue in the Nevada Area market area is $2,323. average daily rate in the Nevada Area market area is $156. the top operator in the Nevada Area market area is Premier Property management with 51 listings. market score is 76/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Nevada Area regional market, which includes Mesquite. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Mesquite.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Mesquite is a golf and casino resort city of approximately 24,715 residents in the Virgin River Valley of Clark County, Nevada, about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas along Interstate 15. The city hosts seven-plus championship golf courses and three large casino-resorts, drawing a visitor base that skews heavily toward retirees and snowbirds; the city’s average visitor age is approximately 65, and the population nearly doubles in winter. Tourism surveys referenced by local sources report approximately 92% of guests are repeat visitors.
In April 2026, the STR market posted an average daily rate of $182 and an occupancy rate of 56.8%, with RevPAR of $103. Year-over-year through April 2026, occupancy declined 2.4 percentage points while ADR improved 0.3%, resulting in a near-flat revenue change of -0.2%.
The listing mix is predominantly entire-place rentals at approximately 89% of all listings, with a private-room segment of approximately 11%. One-bedroom properties are the largest bedroom category, followed by three-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Airbnb is the primary channel; a substantial share of properties also cross-list on VRBO.
A critical market boundary: STRs are permitted only within the incorporated City of Mesquite. Properties in the adjacent unincorporated Mesquite Township, which falls under Clark County jurisdiction, are not permitted to operate as STRs. Investors must confirm city-limit status of any property before purchasing.
The StaySTRA composite score is 76.0. Seasonality leads at 92.1, reflecting the predictable winter-spring snowbird and golf season. Rental demand scores 75.4, investability 73.9, regulation 70.8, and revenue growth 49.4.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 64% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 48% |
| Jul | 50% |
| Aug | 50% |
| Sep | 52% |
| Oct | 54% |
| Nov | 54% |
| Dec | 49% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Nevada Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Nevada Area market as a whole, which includes Mesquite, so these counts are not Mesquite-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Property management | 51 | 634 | ★ 4.64 |
| 2 | Evolve | 42 | 1,282 | ★ 4.68 |
| 3 | Mesquite Vacation Rentals | 37 | 387 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | J and Amy's Mesquite Getaways | 28 | 1,473 | ★ 4.96 |
| 5 | Short Stays | 21 | 122 | ★ 4.78 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Mesquite?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 53.6% |
| vrbo | 11.6% |
| both | 34.8% |
Home Value Trends (Mesquite)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted within the incorporated City of Mesquite under a multi-step licensing framework updated by ordinance on June 9, 2026 (Bill B26-005). The required steps, in order, are: (1) obtain a conditional-use permit from the city planning department (newly required as of June 2026), (2) obtain a City of Mesquite Vacation Home Rental License, (3) obtain a City of Mesquite business license, and (4) obtain a Nevada State Business License. The conditional-use permit must be secured before any business license is issued.
Operators must register to collect and remit the city’s transient occupancy tax monthly, due by the 10th of the following month. The specific local tax rate was not confirmed from a primary source and should be verified with the City Finance Department.
Occupancy is capped at two adults per bedroom plus four additional adults, to a maximum of 10 total occupants. A local contact must be reachable by landline. Off-street parking adequate for all occupants is required; on-street parking is limited to two vehicles for no more than 24 hours. Under the June 2026 ordinance update, trailers and towed items count toward the vehicle limit. Quarterly room-tax compliance audits are conducted by the Development Services director.
STRs are prohibited in the adjacent Mesquite Township, an unincorporated area governed by Clark County. Investors must verify that a property is within the incorporated city limits before purchasing. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no annual night cap. Enforcement is characterized as moderate.
Market Comparison
The US median annual STR occupancy is approximately 55%. Mesquite’s April 2026 occupancy of 56.8% is slightly above the national median. The 2025 annual average of 53.8% is approximately at the national median, though the winter-spring concentration of occupancy means individual months vary significantly.
ADR of $182 is below the national median of approximately $220, consistent with a small Nevada resort city competing on golf access and lifestyle rather than luxury amenities or urban proximity. The 8.6% gross yield based on current home values is a notable investment metric relative to the below-median ADR.
Top operators in the Mesquite market include Premier Property Management (51 listings, 634 reviews, 4.64 average rating), Evolve (42 listings, 1,282 reviews, 4.68 rating), and Mesquite Vacation Rentals (37 listings, 387 reviews, 4.78 rating). J and Amy’s Mesquite Getaways holds 28 listings with a 4.96 average rating, the highest in the top five. Short Stays rounds out the group with 21 listings and a 4.78 rating. These are local and regional operators, reflecting the specialized and localized nature of this market.
The composite score of 76.0 and seasonality score of 92.1 together describe a market with predictable demand concentration, moderate regulation risk, and an 8.6% gross yield that outperforms many higher-composite-score markets in this dataset.
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