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Average Rent in Nevada

Rental market overview for Nevada, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,181

Median Income

$76,938

Rent Burden

31.5%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

31.5%of income to rent

Nevada: 31.5% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Nevada

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Nevada by median income and median rent
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Las Vegas$66,356$1,35633.5%
Henderson$85,311$1,64130.7%
Reno$73,073$1,36030.1%
North Las Vegas$71,774$1,47932.8%
Enterprise$91,165$1,70029.1%
Spring Valley$69,341$1,52331.3%
Sunrise Manor$52,476$1,19036.1%
Paradise$55,224$1,19233.4%
Sparks$82,938$1,52629.9%
Carson$67,465$1,12728.5%
Whitney$58,624$1,35032.8%
Pahrump$54,988$1,11530.4%
Winchester$45,709$1,09734.2%
Summerlin South$110,911$2,19429.0%
Fernley$84,025$1,35127.2%
Sun Valley$71,471$1,12029.3%
Mesquite$69,146$1,08630.2%
Elko$85,000$1,14222.0%
Spanish Springs$119,830$1,84124.4%
Dayton$85,375$1,29825.1%
Spring Creek$109,952$1,46323.5%
Boulder City$76,402$1,26229.2%
Gardnerville Ranchos$76,917$1,21923.9%
Cold Springs$85,851$1,83819.9%
Fallon$63,490$1,16227.3%
Incline Village$155,195$1,96726.5%
Winnemucca$78,161$89920.1%
Laughlin$44,359$93031.8%
Moapa Valley$82,592$1,05023.4%
Johnson Lane$102,477$1,72632.2%
Gardnerville$66,157$1,24833.2%
Indian Hills$77,256$1,41641.8%
Lemmon Valley$87,052$1,65436.7%
Silver Springs$47,584$1,30833.3%
West Wendover$80,342$77014.0%
Nellis AFB$67,733$1,77429.6%
Battle Mountain$99,962$86728.7%
Ely$77,076$98217.6%
Washoe Valley$99,018$1,1479.0%
Minden$87,778$1,54829.7%
Yerington$41,600$73628.8%
Carlin$68,207$1,17422.0%
Kingsbury$74,424$1,54123.1%
Stagecoach$68,417$1,14543.3%
Tonopah$35,931$76328.0%
Topaz Ranch Estates$56,250$1,20743.7%
Lovelock$42,955$69626.3%
Amargosa Valley$53,333$77729.2%
Jackpot$62,692$61024.8%
Verdi$77,212$1,46731.2%
Wells$55,917$96531.1%
Panaca$68,073$90727.0%
Alamo$65,083$69314.4%
Owyhee$56,000$51313.9%
Fallon Station$100,214$1,42020.8%
Stateline$41,830$1,45640.0%
Round Hill Village$171,923$2,04851.0%
Schurz$29,583$54124.8%
McGill$62,837$1,16719.3%
Caliente$36,400$62939.0%
Indian Springs$56,250$94435.5%
Moapa Town$73,182$75319.9%
Wadsworth$60,500$82912.5%
Zephyr Cove$137,500$1,68128.5%
Fish Springs$95,795$2,01821.5%
Carter Springs$98,750$1,41817.3%
Nixon$67,608$51713.3%
Dyer$39,837$56513.0%
Eureka$72,113$77815.5%
Sutcliffe$28,967$60638.8%
Cal-Nev-Ari$38,929$78841.8%
Topaz Lake$88,125$1,31351.0%
Goodsprings$23,989$76139.2%

How Nevada Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,181▼ 13.5%

Rent Burden

31.5%▲ 4.0%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%▲ 140.5%

Nevada Rental Market Overview

Nevada has approximately 132 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 27.7% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,181, which is 13% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Nevada renter spends approximately 31.5% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests renters in the state may face greater housing cost pressure than the national norm. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 20.7%, the Nevada rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Nevada Cities

40% of cities in Nevada have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Nevada
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%27
25 to 30%19
30 to 35%17
35% and up14

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Washoe Valley: median rent of $1,147, median income of $99,018, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • West Wendover: median rent of $770, median income of $80,342, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Ely: median rent of $982, median income of $77,076, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.6%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Cold Springs: median rent of $1,838, median income of $85,851, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.9%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Winnemucca: median rent of $899, median income of $78,161, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 20.1%. (Source: Census ACS)

    • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Indian Hills: median rent of $1,416, with a rent burden of approximately 41.8%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Lemmon Valley: median rent of $1,654, with a rent burden of approximately 36.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Sunrise Manor: median rent of $1,190, with a rent burden of approximately 36.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Winchester: median rent of $1,097, with a rent burden of approximately 34.2%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Las Vegas: median rent of $1,356, with a rent burden of approximately 33.5%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

    • HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

    HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

    Population vs Median Rent in Nevada

    In Nevada, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

    Renting in Nevada: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Nevada. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Nevada may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Nevada Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Nevada are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Nevada

    132 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 132 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Las Vegas644,835$1,35633.5%N/A
    Henderson318,063$1,64130.7%N/A
    Reno265,196$1,36030.1%N/A
    North Las Vegas264,022$1,47932.8%N/A
    Enterprise225,461$1,70029.1%N/A
    Spring Valley220,114$1,52331.3%N/A
    Sunrise Manor198,325$1,19036.1%N/A
    Paradise189,733$1,19233.4%N/A
    Sparks108,025$1,52629.9%N/A
    Carson58,249$1,12728.5%N/A
    Whitney44,720$1,35032.8%N/A
    Pahrump44,711$1,11530.4%N/A
    Winchester37,531$1,09734.2%N/A
    Summerlin South29,724$2,19429.0%N/A
    Fernley23,035$1,35127.2%N/A
    Sun Valley22,775$1,12029.3%N/A
    Mesquite20,659$1,08630.2%N/A
    Elko20,513$1,14222.0%N/A
    Spanish Springs16,418$1,84124.4%N/A
    Dayton15,415$1,29825.1%N/A
    Spring Creek15,062$1,46323.5%N/A
    Boulder City14,868$1,26229.2%N/A
    Gardnerville Ranchos12,057$1,21923.9%N/A
    Cold Springs11,029$1,83819.9%N/A
    Fallon9,243$1,16227.3%N/A
    Incline Village9,163$1,96726.5%N/A
    Winnemucca8,354$89920.1%N/A
    Laughlin8,184$93031.8%N/A
    Moapa Valley7,144$1,05023.4%N/A
    Johnson Lane6,499$1,72632.2%N/A
    Gardnerville6,147$1,24833.2%N/A
    Indian Hills5,955$1,41641.8%N/A
    Lemmon Valley5,221$1,65436.7%N/A
    Silver Springs5,117$1,30833.3%N/A
    West Wendover4,513$77014.0%N/A
    Nellis AFB4,278$1,77429.6%N/A
    Battle Mountain4,187$86728.7%N/A
    Ely3,957$98217.6%N/A
    Washoe Valley3,235$1,1479.0%N/A
    Minden3,140$1,54829.7%N/A
    Yerington3,108$73628.8%N/A
    Carlin2,366$1,17422.0%N/A
    Kingsbury1,920$1,54123.1%N/A
    Sandy Valley1,914N/AN/AN/A
    Stagecoach1,904$1,14543.3%N/A
    Tonopah1,777$76328.0%N/A
    Topaz Ranch Estates1,695$1,20743.7%N/A
    Ruhenstroth1,691N/AN/AN/A
    Lovelock1,675$69626.3%N/A
    Smith Valley1,646N/AN/AN/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

    • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.