Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Carson City, NV

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Carson City rent stands today

    Carson City, NV rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $90 more per month on average than last year, with the median just 4.5% below the peak of $1,880/month seen in November 2024.

  • Carson City sits 4.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 56 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Carson City run around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,672/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,426/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,995/month. The 3-bed median rent adds important context to the range renters face.

Median rent

Median rent in Carson City

$1,850/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carson City is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $90 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carson City

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carson City rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carson City, NV

Average rent prices in Carson City have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carson City, NV

Rent prices in Carson City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carson City is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Carson City run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

42%

1 bedroom

$1,250

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,672

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,426

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,995

4%

128%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,426

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

128%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carson City, NV, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Carson City, NV compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carson City and Carnelian Bay by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carson City

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,499
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carson City, NV is 47% lower than the median rent in Carnelian Bay, CA.

Discover rentals in Carson City, NV

20 College Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carson City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,118

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

210 David Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

210 David Street

210 David St, Carson City, NV 89706

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

1700 E Long St - 1702 E Long St - 1704 E Long St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1700 E Long St - 1702 E Long St - 1704 E Long St

1700 1700 E Long St - 1702 E Long St - 1704 E Long St, Carson City, NV 89706

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

SC Sierra Two - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

SC Sierra Two

300 S Pratt Ave, Carson City, NV 89701

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Carson City, NV

Quick answers to common questions about the Carson City rental market.

How much is rent in Carson City?

The average rent in Carson City is $1,850 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carson City?

Average rent prices in Carson City have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Carson City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carson City is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carson City?

To comfortably afford rent in Carson City, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Carson City?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Carson City average around $1,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,580/month. Both sizes have come down from last year, with one-bedrooms down 4.9% and two-bedrooms down 4.6% year over year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Carson City