1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elko, NV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elko, Nevada as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,517 and +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elko
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 Elko
Compare Elko's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $779 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $914 |
| 3 | Elko (this page) | $1,130 |
| 4 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 5 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 6 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 7 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 8 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 9 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 10 | Boulder City | $1,320 |
| 11 | Reno | $1,441 |
| 12 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 13 | Las Vegas | $1,575 |
| 14 | Sparks | $1,660 |
| 15 | Henderson | $1,733 |
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 | $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 (this page) | $1,130 |
| 15 | Mesquite | $914 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Elko.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elko |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 116.6 mi | $950 | $-180 (-16%) |
| Burley, ID | 157.4 mi | $720 | $-410 (-36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elko — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elko?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elko, Nevada is $1,130 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,517.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elko?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,200 ($3,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elko expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elko's 1-bedroom median of $1,130 is +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elko rank for 1-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 16 cities in Nevada with 1-bedroom data, Elko ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elko?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Twin Falls ($950), Burley ($720).