Studio Apartment Rent in Laughlin, NV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Laughlin, Nevada as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,013 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Laughlin
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 Laughlin
Compare Laughlin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin (this page) | $678 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $774 |
| 3 | Fallon | $950 |
| 4 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 5 | Verdi | $970 |
| 6 | Elko | $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 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 14 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
| 15 | Sparks | $1,428 |
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 | Reno | $1,237 |
| 7 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 8 | Boulder City | $1,180 |
| 9 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 10 | Pahrump | $1,065 |
| 11 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 12 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 13 | Verdi | $970 |
| 14 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 15 | Fallon | $950 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Laughlin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Laughlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead City, AZ | 9.2 mi | $1,010 | +$332 (+49%) |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 10.3 mi | $1,080 | +$402 (+59%) |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 51.6 mi | $1,210 | +$532 (+78%) |
| Kingman, AZ | 56.1 mi | $1,020 | +$342 (+50%) |
| Boulder City, NV | 60.1 mi | $1,180 | +$502 (+74%) |
| Henderson, NV | 66.2 mi | $1,545 | +$867 (+128%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 79.9 mi | $1,403 | +$725 (+107%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 84.7 mi | $1,382 | +$704 (+104%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 95.3 mi | $1,370 | +$692 (+102%) |
| Pahrump, NV | 112.7 mi | $1,065 | +$387 (+57%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 122.5 mi | $774 | +$96 (+14%) |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 130.7 mi | $1,370 | +$692 (+102%) |
Studio rent in Laughlin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Laughlin?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Laughlin, Nevada is $678 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,013.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Laughlin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,120 ($2,260/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laughlin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Laughlin's studio median of $678 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laughlin rank for studio rent in Nevada?
Among the 17 cities in Nevada with studio data, Laughlin ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Laughlin?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Laughlin.