Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Reno, NV?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.3% of gross income.
Reno rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Nevada cities have lower median rent than Reno, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Reno, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Reno, NV?
Median rent in Reno is $1,967 a month. A typical pharmacist in Nevada earns about $128,768 a year, which makes that rent 18.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Reno?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Nevada (~$128,768/yr) supports up to $3,219 a month in rent. Reno's current median rent is $1,967/mo, which leaves a $1,252/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Reno?
At an hourly equivalent of about $62 an hour, a pharmacist in Nevada works roughly 31.8 hours a month to cover Reno's median rent of $1,967.
Where is rent cheaper than Reno for a pharmacist?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Sparks ($1,962/mo), Sparks ($1,953/mo), Dayton ($1,933/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.