Tucson, AZ
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Overview
Annual Rev
$29.3k
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$188
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$58
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tucson market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +11% $3,224/yr |
| Pool | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (7.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($221)
3 bedrooms ($152)
2 bedrooms ($108)
1 bedroom ($67)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Tucson market averaged 5,827 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.
An average Tucson listing earns $27K/year. High-performing listings earn $63K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Tucson home prices by size are 1-bedroom $165K, 2-bedroom $265K, 3-bedroom $328K, and 4+ bedroom $369K.
Average gross yield is 8%, reaching 18% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Tucson is 34%, producing RevPAR of $54 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 14%. They average $60K/year in revenue against a $369K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Tucson. Tucson: Lenient. Business license and TPT tax registration required. No owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Minimal enforcement, many operate without licenses. Phoenix: Lenient. TPT license required, basic zoning compliance. No owner-occupancy mandate or caps. Light enforcement despite complaints. Sedona: Moderate. Business license and sales tax permit required. No owner-occupancy rules but residential zoning restrictions exist. Moderate enforcement with neighbor complaints. Scottsdale: Moderate. Business license and TPT registration mandatory. No owner-occupancy requirement. Some enforcement through complaint-driven system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tucson Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Internet (96%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+44%), Hot Tub (+38%), Washing Machine (+36%).
Average daily rate in Tucson is $215, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Tucson book an average of 34 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.