Rent in Storey County, NV at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,870$22,440 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,837 (−1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Storey 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 Storey 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 | $1,289 | $15,468 | $51,560 | $24.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,489 | $17,868 | $59,560 | $28.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,870 | $22,440 | $74,800 | $35.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,539 | $30,468 | $101,560 | $48.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,949 | $35,388 | $117,960 | $56.71/hr |
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Rent in Storey County, NV: common questions
How much is rent going down in Storey County, NV in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,837 for a two-bedroom, down 1.8% from $1,870. A one-bedroom goes from $1,489 to $1,460, a studio from $1,289 to $1,279.
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 Storey County, NV?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,489 for a one-bedroom and $1,870 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $22,440 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 Storey County, NV?
To keep a $1,870 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $35.96 an hour, or $74,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,489 takes $28.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Storey County, NV?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,289, one bedroom $1,489, two $1,870, three $2,539 and four $2,949 a month.
Is rent affordable in Storey County, NV?
For the typical household, earning $93,409 a year ($7,784 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,870 takes 24% 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: ($1,870 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $74,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $35.96 an hour.