City Report · NV

Fallon

Pop. 9,463·11th most expensive in Nevada·Fallon rents are up 43.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,716/mo
Year-over-Year
+43.8%
Month-over-Month
+13.1%
vs US Median
-$249
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Fallon · $1,716
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,716/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$73,389/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fallon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$950
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,300/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$20,592/yr
At $1,716/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 43.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+43.8% YoY, +13.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fallon, NV is roughly split between renters and owners, 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,463
Median income
$73,389
Median age
35.5
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
24.2%
25%
21.3%
12.6%
16.9%
Under 1824.2%
18–3425%
35–5421.3%
55–6412.6%
65+16.9%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
16.6%
White71.6%
Black3.5%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian3.5%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
34.7%
41.3%
16.9%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college41.3%
Bachelor's+16.9%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fallon, NV has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,785 → $73,389
up 47.4%
Population
9,068 → 9,463
up 4.4%
Renter share
55.8% → 49.3%
-6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 16.9%
+0.3 pts
Median age
33 → 35.5
+2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,389 today, compared with $49,785 five years earlier. Census counts show Fallon, NV adding about 395 residents over the five-year window, up 4.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.8% to 49.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Fallon rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Fallon, NV

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Fallon is $1,716/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,820/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($73,389/yr), Fallon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 43.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fallon an affordable city for renters?

Fallon is considered affordable for renters. At $1,716/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($73,389/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fallon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fallon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,716/mo in Fallon. The local median household income is $73,389/yr, meaning the typical Fallon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fallon?

Rent in Fallon has increased 43.8% over the past year as of June 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fallon rent compare to other cities in Nevada?

Fallon is middle-of-the-pack for Nevada for rent, ranking #11 out of 17 tracked cities at $1,716/mo.

What percentage of Fallon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of Fallon households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. Fallon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fallon rent compare to the national average?

Fallon's median rent of $1,716/mo is $249 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Nevada, it ranks #11 out of 17 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,716/mo, rent takes ~28% of Fallon's median household income ($73,389/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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