Rent in Las Vegas, NV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,735$20,820 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,686 (−2.8%)How 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.
Rent in Las Vegas, 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 | $1,333 | $15,996 | $53,320 | $25.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,478 | $17,736 | $59,120 | $28.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,735 | $20,820 | $69,400 | $33.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,413 | $28,956 | $96,520 | $46.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,764 | $33,168 | $110,560 | $53.15/hr |
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Rent in Las Vegas, NV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Las Vegas, NV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,686 for a two-bedroom, down 2.8% from $1,735. A one-bedroom goes from $1,478 to $1,435, a studio from $1,333 to $1,310.
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 Las Vegas, NV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,478 for a one-bedroom and $1,735 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,820 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 Las Vegas, NV?
To keep a $1,735 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.37 an hour, or $69,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,478 takes $28.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Las Vegas, NV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,333, one bedroom $1,478, two $1,735, three $2,413 and four $2,764 a month.
Is rent affordable in Las Vegas, NV?
For the typical household, earning $73,877 a year ($6,156 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,735 takes 28.2% 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: ($1,735 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.37 an hour.