Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Reno, NV?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24% of gross income.
Reno rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nevada state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Nevada cities have lower median rent than Reno, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Reno, NV →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Reno, NV?
Median rent in Reno is $1,932 a month. A typical physical therapist in Nevada earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 24% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Reno?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Nevada (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Reno's current median rent is $1,932/mo, which leaves a $486/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Reno?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Nevada works roughly 41.5 hours a month to cover Reno's median rent of $1,932.
Where is rent cheaper than Reno for a physical therapist?
Nearby Nevada cities with lower median rent include Sparks ($1,927/mo), Carson City ($1,926/mo), Verdi ($1,921/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.