Rent in Esmeralda County, NV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,472$17,664 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,342 (−8.8%)How much rent can you afford in Esmeralda County, NV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Esmeralda County, 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 | $1,072 | $12,864 | $42,880 | $20.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,122 | $13,464 | $44,880 | $21.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,472 | $17,664 | $58,880 | $28.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,062 | $24,744 | $82,480 | $39.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,472 | $29,664 | $98,880 | $47.54/hr |
Cost of living in Esmeralda County, NV: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Esmeralda County, NV
Rent in Esmeralda County, NV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Esmeralda County, NV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,342 for a two-bedroom, down 8.8% from $1,472. A one-bedroom goes from $1,122 to $1,026, a studio from $1,072 to $1,019.
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 Esmeralda County, NV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,122 for a one-bedroom and $1,472 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,664 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 Esmeralda County, NV?
To keep a $1,472 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.31 an hour, or $58,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,122 takes $21.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Esmeralda County, NV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,072, one bedroom $1,122, two $1,472, three $2,062 and four $2,472 a month.
Is rent affordable in Esmeralda County, NV?
For the typical household, earning $41,715 a year ($3,476 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,472 takes 42.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,472 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.31 an hour.