1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Las Vegas, NV
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Las Vegas, Nevada as of August 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,720 and +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Las Vegas
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Las Vegas
Compare Las Vegas's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $764 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $914 |
| 3 | Fallon | $990 |
| 4 | Elko | $1,130 |
| 5 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 6 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 7 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 8 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 9 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 10 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 11 | Boulder City | $1,320 |
| 12 | Reno | $1,441 |
| 13 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 14 | Las Vegas (this page) | $1,575 |
| 15 | Sparks | $1,660 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Nevada
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Village | $1,830 |
| 2 | Henderson | $1,733 |
| 3 | Sparks | $1,660 |
| 4 | Las Vegas (this page) | $1,575 |
| 5 | North Las Vegas | $1,552 |
| 6 | Reno | $1,441 |
| 7 | Boulder City | $1,320 |
| 8 | Fernley | $1,240 |
| 9 | Pahrump | $1,205 |
| 10 | Carson City | $1,183 |
| 11 | Verdi | $1,140 |
| 12 | Dayton | $1,140 |
| 13 | Gardnerville | $1,130 |
| 14 | Elko | $1,130 |
| 15 | Fallon | $990 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Las Vegas.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas, NV | 9.1 mi | $1,552 | $-23 (-1%) |
| Henderson, NV | 15.3 mi | $1,733 | +$158 (+10%) |
| Boulder City, NV | 29.9 mi | $1,320 | $-255 (-16%) |
| Pahrump, NV | 51 mi | $1,205 | $-370 (-23%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 79.9 mi | $764 | $-811 (-51%) |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 84.8 mi | $1,010 | $-565 (-36%) |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 90.1 mi | $1,080 | $-495 (-31%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 91.2 mi | $914 | $-661 (-42%) |
| Kingman, AZ | 110.1 mi | $1,020 | $-555 (-35%) |
| Santa Clara, UT | 125.8 mi | $1,520 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Ivins, UT | 125.9 mi | $1,290 | $-285 (-18%) |
| Saint George, UT | 130.2 mi | $1,170 | $-405 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Las Vegas — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Las Vegas?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Las Vegas, Nevada is $1,575 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,720.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Las Vegas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,000 ($5,250/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Las Vegas expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Las Vegas's 1-bedroom median of $1,575 is +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Las Vegas rank for 1-bedroom rent in Nevada?
Among the 17 cities in Nevada with 1-bedroom data, Las Vegas ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Las Vegas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include North Las Vegas ($1,552), Boulder City ($1,320), Pahrump ($1,205).