2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elko, NV
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elko, Nevada as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,517 and +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $930 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $1,204 |
| 3 | Gardnerville | $1,380 |
| 4 | Dayton | $1,430 |
| 5 | Verdi | $1,430 |
| 6 | Fernley | $1,450 |
| 7 | Pahrump | $1,460 |
| 8 | Elko (this page) | $1,480 |
| 9 | Carson City | $1,503 |
| 10 | Boulder City | $1,570 |
| 11 | Reno | $1,810 |
| 12 | North Las Vegas | $1,840 |
| 13 | Las Vegas | $1,867 |
| 14 | Henderson | $2,054 |
| 15 | Sparks | $2,088 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $2,300 |
| 2 | Sparks | $2,088 |
| 3 | Henderson | $2,054 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $1,867 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $1,840 |
| 6 | Reno | $1,810 |
| 7 | Boulder City | $1,570 |
| 8 | Carson City | $1,503 |
| 9 | Elko (this page) | $1,480 |
| 10 | Pahrump | $1,460 |
| 11 | Fernley | $1,450 |
| 12 | Verdi | $1,430 |
| 13 | Dayton | $1,430 |
| 14 | Gardnerville | $1,380 |
| 15 | Mesquite | $1,204 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Elko.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Elko |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 116.6 mi | $1,250 | $-230 (-16%) |
| Burley, ID | 157.4 mi | $930 | $-550 (-37%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Elko — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Elko?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Elko, Nevada is $1,480 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,517.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Elko?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elko expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elko's 2-bedroom median of $1,480 is +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elko rank for 2-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 16 cities in Nevada with 2-bedroom data, Elko ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Elko?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Twin Falls ($1,250), Burley ($930).