Rent in Lincoln County, NV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,095$13,140 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,068 (−2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $838 | $10,056 | $33,520 | $16.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $948 | $11,376 | $37,920 | $18.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,095 | $13,140 | $43,800 | $21.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,523 | $18,276 | $60,920 | $29.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,837 | $22,044 | $73,480 | $35.33/hr |
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Rent in Lincoln County, NV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lincoln County, NV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,068 for a two-bedroom, down 2.5% from $1,095. A one-bedroom goes from $948 to $920, a studio from $838 to $824.
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 Lincoln County, NV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $948 for a one-bedroom and $1,095 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,140 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 Lincoln County, NV?
To keep a $1,095 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.06 an hour, or $43,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $948 takes $18.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, NV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $838, one bedroom $948, two $1,095, three $1,523 and four $1,837 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, NV?
For the typical household, earning $72,307 a year ($6,026 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,095 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,095 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.06 an hour.