BookedMore provides full-service Airbnb and short-term-rental management in Tempe, AZ, home to Arizona State University and a walkable downtown along Mill Avenue. Parents' weekends, graduation, Sun Devil game days, and events at Mullett Arena and Sun Devil Stadium drive steady demand, and Sky Harbor is minutes away. We handle listing optimization, event-aware pricing, 24/7 guest communication, and turnovers — on a performance-based percentage of host payout, with no flat fees.
The market
Why Tempe Is a Strong Short-Term Rental Market
Tempe is anchored by Arizona State University and a lively downtown along Mill Avenue, driving steady demand from university events, sports, conferences, and business travel close to the airport.
Arizona State University drives consistent year-round demand — graduation, family weekends, sporting events, and conferences keep listings busy.
A walkable downtown (Mill Avenue), Tempe Town Lake, and easy airport access attract both leisure and business guests.
Event-driven spikes (games, festivals, graduations) reward dynamic pricing that captures premium nights.
Want the bigger picture first? See our full STR management services and the homes we manage.
Popular Short-Term Rental Areas in Tempe
Areas Tempe guests commonly book, most of them within reach of ASU, Mill Avenue and the lake. Condo and HOA rules vary between them, so we review the specific address before you list.
- Downtown Tempe / Mill Avenue
- North Tempe
- Tempe Town Lake
- Near ASU
Homes We Manage In and Near Tempe
Mesa Backyard Oasis
We don't currently feature a managed home inside Tempe on our properties page. Nearby is Mesa Backyard Oasis in neighboring Mesa, a three-bedroom home with a pool, hot tub and putting green, shown with an inquiry option.
Full-service co-hosting
What BookedMore Manages for Tempe Owners
Full-service co-hosting — we handle every lever of performance so you earn without the day-to-day workload.
Listing Optimization
SEO-optimized titles, descriptions, and photo strategy that lift search visibility and click-through.
Dynamic Pricing
Demand-driven nightly rates built on local events, seasonality, and competitor data.
Guest Communication
Fast, professional responses from inquiry to checkout that drive 5-star reviews.
Turnover Coordination
Cleaning and inspection scheduling between stays to keep your property guest-ready.
Owner Reporting
Clear monthly reports on revenue, occupancy, and what we are doing to grow them.
OTA Distribution
Synced listings across Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com to capture demand everywhere.
Rules & taxes
Tempe Short-Term Rental Rules & Taxes
Arizona law (A.R.S. § 9-500.39) prevents Tempe from banning short-term rentals, and Tempe has licensed them since March 6, 2023. Tempe is also one of the cities that screens guests and monitors listings actively.
A Tempe STR license for every unit
Anyone renting a Tempe property for 29 days or less needs a Tempe Short-Term Rental License, applied for before listing, with a separate license for each unit. The annual fee is $250 per property ($187.50 if issued July 1 or later). Licenses expire January 1 each year, and renewal opens October 1.
What you need to apply
An Arizona TPT license number, proof the home is registered with the Maricopa County Assessor, and proof of at least $500,000 in liability coverage from your insurer or the booking platform.
Neighbor notice and a 24-hour emergency contact
Once the license is approved, notify the adjacent neighbors (next door, across and diagonally across the street, or every unit on your floor) with your license number and emergency contact, then send the city an attestation. The emergency contact must respond within 30 minutes when public-safety personnel are dispatched, and within 24 hours for other complaints.
Guest sex offender checks
No later than 24 hours before every stay, check the booking guest on the U.S. Department of Justice national sex offender public website and keep the record for 12 months. The requirement is satisfied if the booking platform runs the check.
Lodging tax: 14.07% combined
Tempe lists a 1.8% city hotel tax, a 5.0% additional hotel tax and a 7.27% Arizona and Maricopa County transient lodging tax. Platforms collect and remit on their bookings; you still file, deduct that income (deduction code 775), and pay the tax on direct bookings.
Source: City of Tempe STR licenseSource: Arizona Department of Revenue: short-term lodging
Monitoring and penalties
Tempe uses software to find listed properties. Operating without a license can cost up to $1,000 per month, verified violations run up to $500, $1,000 and $3,500 (or one, two and three nights' rent if greater), and a license can be suspended for up to 12 months. Tempe's separate nuisance-party fines are $250, $1,000 and $1,500.
Checked against the official city, Arizona Department of Revenue and Arizona Legislature sources linked above in October 2026. Fees, tax rates and rules change, so confirm with the city before you list. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Owning near ASU
Tempe Airbnb Investment: Running a Rental Around the University Calendar
Tempe rewards owners who plan around ASU and protect their license. This is how we approach Tempe homes.
Price the big weekends early
Commencement, family weekends, move-in and Sun Devil home games bring short, sharp demand. We open those dates at the right price early and set minimum stays that fit each one.
Screen for the right guests
Homes near campus draw party inquiries. Clear house rules, guest verification, the city-required background check and clear quiet-hours messaging protect your license, your reviews and your neighbors.
Read the HOA and condo rules
Many homes near Mill Avenue and Tempe Town Lake are condos or in HOA communities with their own rental rules. City law does not override them, so we read them before a listing goes live.
Keep weekdays moving
Business travelers, visiting faculty and conference guests keep weekdays filled outside event peaks, and Sky Harbor is minutes away. Your listing should speak to them too: workspace, parking, fast Wi-Fi.
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Co-host partner
How We Grow Your Revenue
BookedMore is a co-host partner — you keep your account and control while we run the growth work. Results depend on your market and starting condition.
Dynamic pricing
Every event, weekend, and season priced to real demand.
Listing optimization
Titles, photos, and copy built to rank and convert.
24/7 guest care
Fast, professional responses that protect your reviews.
You keep control
Your account, your payouts — we co-host alongside you.
Pricing
Transparent, Performance-Based Pricing
BookedMore charges a percentage of your host payout — typically 15–20% — with no flat monthly fees and no setup costs. We only earn more when your Tempe property earns more. Host payout is what the booking platform actually pays you after its own service fee. Cleaning fees are excluded.
For comparison, traditional full-service property management often runs in the 18–40% range as a general industry estimate. See exactly how our model works on the pricing page.
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