Rent in Carson City, NV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,546$18,552 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,453 (−6%)How much rent can you afford in Carson City, NV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Carson City, NV by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,105 | $13,260 | $44,200 | $21.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | $23.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,546 | $18,552 | $61,840 | $29.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 | $25,800 | $86,000 | $41.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,593 | $31,116 | $103,720 | $49.87/hr |
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Rent in Carson City, NV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Carson City, NV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,453 for a two-bedroom, down 6% from $1,546. A one-bedroom goes from $1,212 to $1,131, a studio from $1,105 to $1,057.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Carson City, NV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,212 for a one-bedroom and $1,546 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,552 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Carson City, NV?
To keep a $1,546 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.73 an hour, or $61,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,212 takes $23.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carson City, NV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,105, one bedroom $1,212, two $1,546, three $2,150 and four $2,593 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carson City, NV?
For the typical household, earning $72,355 a year ($6,030 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,546 takes 25.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,546 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.73 an hour.