Studio Apartment Rent in Pahrump, NV
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pahrump, Nevada as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,403 and +17% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pahrump
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 Pahrump
Compare Pahrump's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nevada
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin | $691 |
| 2 | Mesquite | $774 |
| 3 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 4 | Verdi | $970 |
| 5 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 6 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 7 | Pahrump (this page) | $1,065 |
| 8 | Dayton | $1,080 |
| 9 | Boulder City | $1,180 |
| 10 | Fernley | $1,230 |
| 11 | Reno | $1,237 |
| 12 | North Las Vegas | $1,382 |
| 13 | Las Vegas | $1,403 |
| 14 | Sparks | $1,428 |
| 15 | Henderson | $1,545 |
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 (this page) | $1,065 |
| 11 | Carson City | $1,027 |
| 12 | Elko | $1,010 |
| 13 | Verdi | $970 |
| 14 | Gardnerville | $950 |
| 15 | Mesquite | $774 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pahrump.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pahrump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 51 mi | $1,403 | +$338 (+32%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 56.5 mi | $1,382 | +$317 (+30%) |
| Henderson, NV | 63.6 mi | $1,545 | +$480 (+45%) |
| Boulder City, NV | 79.3 mi | $1,180 | +$115 (+11%) |
| Barstow, CA | 105.5 mi | $920 | $-145 (-14%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 112.7 mi | $691 | $-374 (-35%) |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 120.3 mi | $1,010 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 122.6 mi | $1,080 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Ridgecrest, CA | 124.8 mi | $838 | $-227 (-21%) |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 137.1 mi | $1,370 | +$305 (+29%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 137.9 mi | $1,370 | +$305 (+29%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 138.1 mi | $774 | $-291 (-27%) |
Studio rent in Pahrump — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pahrump?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pahrump, Nevada is $1,065 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,403.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pahrump?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,600 ($3,550/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pahrump expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pahrump's studio median of $1,065 is +17% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pahrump rank for studio rent in Nevada?
Among the 16 cities in Nevada with studio data, Pahrump ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pahrump?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Barstow ($920), Laughlin ($691), Bullhead City ($1,010).