Rent in Nye County, NV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,220$14,640 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,149 (−5.8%)How much rent can you afford in Nye 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 Nye 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 | $933 | $11,196 | $37,320 | $17.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $12,000 | $40,000 | $19.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,220 | $14,640 | $48,800 | $23.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $20,280 | $67,600 | $32.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,047 | $24,564 | $81,880 | $39.37/hr |
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Living and working in Nye County, NV
Rent in Nye County, NV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Nye County, NV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,149 for a two-bedroom, down 5.8% from $1,220. A one-bedroom goes from $1,000 to $900, a studio from $933 to $877.
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 Nye County, NV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,000 for a one-bedroom and $1,220 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,640 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 Nye County, NV?
To keep a $1,220 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.46 an hour, or $48,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,000 takes $19.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Nye County, NV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $933, one bedroom $1,000, two $1,220, three $1,690 and four $2,047 a month.
Is rent affordable in Nye County, NV?
For the typical household, earning $60,714 a year ($5,060 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,220 takes 24.1% 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: ($1,220 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.46 an hour.