Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Las Vegas, NV?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 53.8% of gross income.
Las Vegas rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Nevada cities have lower median rent than Las Vegas, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
Compare with full rent data for Las Vegas
View full rent data for Las Vegas, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Las Vegas, NV?
Median rent in Las Vegas is $1,722 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Nevada earns about $38,422 a year, which makes that rent 53.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Las Vegas?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Nevada (~$38,422/yr) supports up to $961 a month in rent. Las Vegas's current median rent is $1,722/mo, which is $761/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Las Vegas?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Nevada works roughly 93.2 hours a month to cover Las Vegas's median rent of $1,722.
Where is rent cheaper than Las Vegas for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Mesquite ($1,720/mo), Mesquite ($1,719/mo), Reno ($1,719/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.