Las Vegas, NV at a glance
Median household income
$73,877$6,156 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Las Vegas, NV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Las Vegas, NV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,333 | $15,996 | $53,320 | 21.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,478 | $17,736 | $59,120 | 24% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,735 | $20,820 | $69,400 | 28.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,413 | $28,956 | $96,520 | 39.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,764 | $33,168 | $110,560 | 44.9% |
What a typical income covers in Las Vegas, NV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $73,877 a year ($6,156 a month before tax).
What $73,877 leaves after Nevada taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Nevada tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Nevada
Living in Las Vegas, NV: common questions
What is the median household income in Las Vegas, NV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Las Vegas, NV is $73,877 per year (approximately $6,156 per month).
What is the average rent in Las Vegas, NV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,333 for a studio, $1,478 for one bedroom, $1,735 for two, $2,413 for three and $2,764 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Las Vegas, NV expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.2% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 100.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Las Vegas, NV?
To keep a $1,735 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $69,400 a year, or $5,783 a month. That is 94% of what the typical household in Las Vegas, NV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Las Vegas, NV?
On the local median income of $73,877 ($6,156 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,078 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,847 for everything else and $1,231 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,735 takes 56% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Las Vegas, NV?
Homes in Nevada paid 13.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $118. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.