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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Moab, Utah
Moab is one of the only towns in Utah where buying a home specifically to rent it out by the night is a viable, legally-protected business — but only on the right parcels. Both Moab City and Grand County have spent the last several years tightening overnight rental rules, and new short-term rental permits are essentially unavailable outside of zoned overnight-accommodation developments. That means the inventory shown here is a finite pool: homes and condos in places like Entrada at Moab, Rim Village, Moab Springs Ranch, and a handful of downtown condo projects where the nightly-rental right transfers with the deed. For investors, that scarcity is the whole point — supply is capped while demand from Arches and Canyonlands visitors keeps climbing.
The buyer pool here splits roughly into two groups: pure investors chasing cash flow from the 1.5+ million annual park visitors, and second-home owners who want a slickrock basecamp that pays its own HOA dues between personal stays. Peak season runs March through October, with spring and fall shoulder months commanding the highest nightly rates thanks to comfortable 70-80°F days. Winters are quiet but mild, and a growing UTV and mountain-bike crowd is stretching the calendar. Expect HOA fees in permitted communities to run higher than typical Utah subdivisions because they usually bundle pool maintenance, landscaping, and on-site rental management. Browse the active listings below to see which permitted properties are currently on the market, and check the permit status on anything that catches your eye before you write.
May 2026 · Moab market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Moab right now.
Median sale
$645,000
10 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
138
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Moab.
Does Moab actually allow short-term rentals? ▾
Yes, but only in specific zones. The City of Moab and Grand County both restrict nightly rentals to properties with an active overlay or permit — most commonly inside designated resort/commercial zones like the Spanish Valley corridor, parts of Highway 191, and approved condo developments such as Rim Village, Moab Springs Ranch, and Entrada at Moab. Buying a random house in a residential neighborhood and renting it nightly is not legal, so the permit status of a listing is the single most important thing to verify before writing an offer.
How do I confirm a property's nightly-rental permit is transferable? ▾
Permits in Moab are generally tied to the property, not the owner, but you still need written confirmation from the City or County planning department before closing. Ask the listing agent for the current business license number, the conditional use permit if applicable, and recent transient room tax filings. We pull these records as part of due diligence on every nightly-rental purchase.
What kind of gross revenue do Moab nightly rentals produce? ▾
It varies widely by location, size, and amenities, but a well-managed 2-bedroom condo at Rim Village or Entrada typically grosses $45,000–$75,000 a year, while larger 4–5 bedroom homes near the Colorado River or with private pools can clear $120,000+. Spring (March–May) and fall (September–October) are the peak windows around Arches and Canyonlands visitation.
What are the typical price ranges for permitted vacation rentals here? ▾
Studio and 1-bedroom condos in approved developments start around $300,000–$425,000. Two- and three-bedroom townhomes and condos generally run $475,000–$850,000. Detached homes with nightly-rental approval, especially with views of the Moab Rim or river frontage, regularly list from $900,000 into the $2M+ range.
Are HOA fees higher on rental-zoned condos? ▾
Usually yes. HOAs at properties like Moab Springs Ranch, Rim Village, and Entrada cover pool maintenance, landscaping, exterior upkeep, and sometimes front-desk or reservation services, so monthly dues commonly land between $400 and $900. Factor that into your cash-flow math alongside the 12% combined transient room and sales tax owners collect from guests.
Can I use the property myself between bookings? ▾
Absolutely — most owners block out personal weeks in the booking calendar, especially around Easter Jeep Safari, the Moab Folk Festival, and fall break. Just keep in mind that personal-use days affect how the IRS treats the property for tax purposes, so coordinate with a CPA who understands Schedule E versus Schedule C treatment for short-term rentals.