Studio Apartment Rent in Boulder City, NV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Boulder City, Nevada as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,561 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $678 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $774 |
| 3 | Fallon | $950 |
| 4 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 5 | Verdi | $970 |
| 6 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 7 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 8 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 9 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 10 | Boulder City (this page) | $1,180 |
| 11 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 12 | Reno | $1,237 |
| 13 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 14 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
| 15 | Sparks | $1,428 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $1,580 |
| 2 | Henderson | $1,545 |
| 3 | Sparks | $1,428 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 6 | Reno | $1,237 |
| 7 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 8 | Boulder City (this page) | $1,180 |
| 9 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 10 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 11 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 12 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 13 | Verdi | $970 |
| 14 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 15 | Fallon | $950 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Boulder City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Boulder City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, NV | 15.8 mi | $1,545 | +$365 (+31%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 29.6 mi | $1,382 | +$202 (+17%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 29.9 mi | $1,403 | +$223 (+19%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 60.1 mi | $678 | $-502 (-43%) |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 62.5 mi | $1,010 | $-170 (-14%) |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 69.5 mi | $1,080 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 76.2 mi | $774 | $-406 (-34%) |
| Pahrump, NV | 79.3 mi | $1,065 | $-115 (-10%) |
| Kingman, AZ | 80.9 mi | $1,020 | $-160 (-14%) |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 109.6 mi | $1,210 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Santa Clara, UT | 110.9 mi | $1,500 | +$320 (+27%) |
| Ivins, UT | 111.8 mi | $1,270 | +$90 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Boulder City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Boulder City?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Boulder City, Nevada is $1,180 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,561.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Boulder City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Boulder City's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boulder City rank for studio rent in Nevada?
Among the 17 cities in Nevada with studio data, Boulder City ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Boulder City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laughlin ($678), Bullhead City ($1,010), Fort Mohave ($1,080).