3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elko, NV
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elko, Nevada as of August 2026. That's +13% higher than the citywide median of $1,654 and +12% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $1,287 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $1,310 |
| 3 | Fallon | $1,820 |
| 4 | Elko (this page) | $1,870 |
| 5 | Gardnerville | $1,930 |
| 6 | Pahrump | $2,005 |
| 7 | Dayton | $2,010 |
| 8 | Verdi | $2,010 |
| 9 | Fernley | $2,030 |
| 10 | Carson City | $2,110 |
| 11 | Boulder City | $2,200 |
| 12 | Reno | $2,511 |
| 13 | North Las Vegas | $2,580 |
| 14 | Las Vegas | $2,620 |
| 15 | Henderson | $2,879 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $3,180 |
| 2 | Sparks | $2,898 |
| 3 | Henderson | $2,879 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $2,620 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $2,580 |
| 6 | Reno | $2,511 |
| 7 | Boulder City | $2,200 |
| 8 | Carson City | $2,110 |
| 9 | Fernley | $2,030 |
| 10 | Verdi | $2,010 |
| 11 | Dayton | $2,010 |
| 12 | Pahrump | $2,005 |
| 13 | Gardnerville | $1,930 |
| 14 | Elko (this page) | $1,870 |
| 15 | Fallon | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Elko.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Elko |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 116.6 mi | $1,750 | $-120 (-6%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Elko — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Elko?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Elko, Nevada is $1,870 per month. This is +13% higher than the citywide median of $1,654.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Elko?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,800 ($6,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elko expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elko's 3-bedroom median of $1,870 is +12% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elko rank for 3-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 17 cities in Nevada with 3-bedroom data, Elko ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Elko?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Twin Falls ($1,750).