Studio Apartment Rent in Elko, NV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elko, Nevada as of October 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,786 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elko
Compare Elko's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $712 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $774 |
| 3 | Fallon | $950 |
| 4 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 5 | Verdi | $970 |
| 6 | Elko (this page) | $1,010 |
| 7 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 8 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 9 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 10 | Boulder City | $1,180 |
| 11 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 12 | Reno | $1,237 |
| 13 | Minden | $1,360 |
| 14 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 15 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
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 | Minden | $1,360 |
| 7 | Reno | $1,237 |
| 8 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 9 | Boulder City | $1,180 |
| 10 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 11 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 12 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 13 | Elko (this page) | $1,010 |
| 14 | Verdi | $970 |
| 15 | Gardnerville | $950 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elko.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elko |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | 116.6 mi | $860 | $-150 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Elko — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elko?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elko, Nevada is $1,010 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,786.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elko?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elko expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elko's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elko rank for studio rent in Nevada?
Among the 18 cities in Nevada with studio data, Elko ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elko?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Twin Falls ($860).