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Gardnerville

Pop. 5,486·3rd most expensive in Nevada·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$2,125/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$195
Falling (Monthly)
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Gardnerville · $2,125
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,380/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$25,500/yr
At $2,125/mo median
Market timing
Rents falling
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gardnerville, NV is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,486
Median income
$62,267
Median age
55.7
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
12.3%
17.3%
19.1%
17.3%
34%
Under 1812.3%
18–3417.3%
35–5419.1%
55–6417.3%
65+34%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
74.9%
14%
White74.9%
Hispanic14%
Asian4.6%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
31%
37.9%
27%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma31%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+27%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Gardnerville, NV has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,143 → $62,267
up 0.2%
Population
6,037 → 5,486
down 9.1%
Renter share
45.1% → 48.5%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 27%
-5.2 pts
Median age
49.1 → 55.7
+6.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Gardnerville, NV now reports about $62,267, up from $62,143 in 2021. The population has contracted by 9.1% since 2021, moving from about 6,037 residents to roughly 5,486. Renters now make up 48.5% of households, compared with 45.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27% of adults here, versus 32.2% in 2021.

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About renting in Gardnerville, NV

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Gardnerville is $2,125/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,930/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($62,267/yr), Gardnerville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardnerville an affordable city for renters?

Gardnerville is considered stretched for renters. At $2,125/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($62,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gardnerville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Gardnerville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,125/mo in Gardnerville. The local median household income is $62,267/yr, meaning the typical Gardnerville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gardnerville?

Rent in Gardnerville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Gardnerville rent compare to other cities in Nevada?

Gardnerville is one of the pricier cities in Nevada for rent, ranking #3 out of 17 tracked cities at $2,125/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gardnerville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gardnerville ($2,125/mo): Carson City ($1,861/mo), Dayton ($1,933/mo).

What percentage of Gardnerville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of Gardnerville households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. Gardnerville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gardnerville rent compare to the national average?

Gardnerville's median rent of $2,125/mo is $195 (10%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Nevada, it ranks #3 out of 17 tracked cities.
Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,125/mo, rent takes ~41% of Gardnerville's median household income ($62,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gardnerville 41%Benchmark 30%
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