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Boulder City

Pop. 14,919·14th most expensive in Nevada·Boulder City rents have dropped 15.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,561/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$401
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Boulder City · $1,561
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,561/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$74,757/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Boulder City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,550
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,570/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,561 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,732/yr
At $1,561/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.1% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Boulder City, NV is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,919
Median income
$74,757
Median age
53.5
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
16.8%
15.3%
19.8%
18.5%
29.6%
Under 1816.8%
18–3415.3%
35–5419.8%
55–6418.5%
65+29.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black0.8%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian0.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
30.4%
35.4%
31.1%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Boulder City, NV has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,746 → $74,757
up 7.2%
Population
14,868 → 14,919
up 0.3%
Renter share
27.9% → 22.1%
-5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 31.1%
+1.1 pts
Median age
51.8 → 53.5
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $69,746 to $74,757 across the same window, up 7.2% versus 2021. Renters now make up 22.1% of households, compared with 27.9% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,561/mo, how Boulder City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Boulder City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Boulder City. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Boulder City, NV

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Boulder City is $1,561/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,320/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($74,757/yr), Boulder City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Boulder City an affordable city for renters?

Boulder City is considered affordable for renters. At $1,561/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($74,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Boulder City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Boulder City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,561/mo in Boulder City. The local median household income is $74,757/yr, meaning the typical Boulder City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Boulder City?

Rent in Boulder City has decreased 15.1% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Boulder City rent compare to other cities in Nevada?

Boulder City is one of the more affordable cities in Nevada for rent, ranking #14 out of 17 tracked cities at $1,561/mo.

What percentage of Boulder City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of Boulder City households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. Boulder City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Boulder City rent compare to the national average?

Boulder City's median rent of $1,561/mo is $401 (20%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Nevada, it ranks #14 out of 17 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,561/mo, rent takes ~25% of Boulder City's median household income ($74,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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