1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Boulder City, NV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder City, Nevada as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,561 and +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Boulder City
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Boulder City
Compare Boulder City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $764 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $914 |
| 3 | Fallon | $990 |
| 4 | Elko | $1,130 |
| 5 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 6 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 7 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 8 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 9 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 10 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 11 | Boulder City (this page) | $1,320 |
| 12 | Reno | $1,441 |
| 13 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 14 | Las Vegas | $1,575 |
| 15 | Sparks | $1,660 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $1,830 |
| 2 | Henderson | $1,733 |
| 3 | Sparks | $1,660 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $1,575 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 6 | Reno | $1,441 |
| 7 | Boulder City (this page) | $1,320 |
| 8 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 9 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 10 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 11 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 12 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 13 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 14 | Elko | $1,130 |
| 15 | Fallon | $990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Boulder City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Boulder City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, NV | 15.8 mi | $1,733 | +$413 (+31%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 29.6 mi | $1,552 | +$232 (+18%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 29.9 mi | $1,575 | +$255 (+19%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 60.1 mi | $764 | $-556 (-42%) |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 62.5 mi | $1,010 | $-310 (-23%) |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 69.5 mi | $1,080 | $-240 (-18%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 76.2 mi | $914 | $-406 (-31%) |
| Pahrump, NV | 79.3 mi | $1,205 | $-115 (-9%) |
| Kingman, AZ | 80.9 mi | $1,020 | $-300 (-23%) |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 109.6 mi | $1,210 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Santa Clara, UT | 110.9 mi | $1,520 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Ivins, UT | 111.8 mi | $1,290 | $-30 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Boulder City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boulder City?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Boulder City, Nevada is $1,320 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,561.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Boulder City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Boulder City's 1-bedroom median of $1,320 is +5% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boulder City rank for 1-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 17 cities in Nevada with 1-bedroom data, Boulder City ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Boulder City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Laughlin ($764), Bullhead City ($1,010), Fort Mohave ($1,080).