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Carson City

·9th most expensive in Nevada·Rental market data updated monthly for Carson City, NV
Median rent (all units)
$1,840/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$125
Rising (Monthly)
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Carson City · $1,840
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Carson City's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,840/mo
Expected by trend
$1,889/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,027
1 BR
$1,183
2 BR
$1,503
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,533
Research median
$1,503/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,080/yr
At $1,840/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Carson City, NV has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,645 → $1,840
up 11.9%

Across the past five years, the going rent in Carson City, NV has shifted from $1,645 to $1,840, up 11.9% since 2023. Taken together, the five-year picture in Carson City, NV reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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By apartment size

Carson City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Carson City, NV

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Carson City is $1,840/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,027/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,503/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,183/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,110/mo.

At 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Carson City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Carson City an affordable city for renters?

Carson City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,840/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Carson City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,840/mo in Carson City.

Is rent going up or down in Carson City?

Rent in Carson City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Carson City neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Carson City are 89705 ($1,580/mo), 89701 ($1,815/mo), and 89703 ($1,988/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Carson City is $1,840/mo.

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

Carson City is middle-of-the-pack for Nevada for rent, ranking #9 out of 16 tracked cities at $1,840/mo.

How does Carson City rent compare to the national average?

Carson City's median rent of $1,840/mo is $125 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Nevada, it ranks #9 out of 16 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,840/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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